A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

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"She's in

in charge?" Ivy asked, freeing herself from Silas's embrace, her brow furrowing

"Yes, Rosie is one of the best stylists in the country," Silas said, his voice brimming with pride.

"How are you, Ivy? You seem surprised to see me," Rosie said, her eyes scanning Ivy with derision

Ivy's cheeks colored slightly. "I didn't know you were in charge.

"Oh. Silas is like that. He loves surprises," Rosie said, flashing Silas a smile.

Silas chuckled, pulling Ivy close again. "When do we begin?" he asked Rosie.

"It's straight to work." Rosie replied, adjusting her pl

plaid skirt. “Il call the team to attend to you while I take your wife"

Rosie pulled Ivy away from Silas, her grip a little too rough. Ivy immediately yanked her hand free.

Silas seemed oblivious to the tension. "Alright, I'm sure you'll do a great job, Rosie."

JOh, I will," Rosie said with a smile that Ivy didn't trust, a sparkle of mischief in her eyes. "Let's go, Ivy."

"Ill see you soon. Silas said, his voice resonating in the room.

Despite Rosie's mean looks, Silas made Ivy blush as she nodded, following Rosie out of the room.

When they got to the hallway, Rosie suddenly pulled Ivy aside, pinning her against the wall.

"I can't believe you're still on with the marriage!" Rosie snarled, her eyes blazing with anger.

Ivy froze for a moment but quickly composed herself, pulling herself away from Rosie. However, Rosie was surprisingly strong.

"I warned you about what to expect!" Rosie snapped.

Finding her strength, Ivy pushed Rosie away, startling her. "And I told you I didn't care!" Ivy shot back, breathing heavily from anger. "What's your problem with my marriage to Silas?"

"You don't belong here! You don't belong in our family!" Rosie hissed through gritted teeth.

The words stung, but Ivy refused to show it. "Who made you the judge of that? You have no right to interfere in my marriage. I am here to stay, Rosie!"

Rosie raised her hand as if to strike Ivy, but the hallway door opened, and two ladies walked in.

"Rosie, we're ready," one of the ladies said.

Ivy watched as Rosie immediately composed herself, her countenance changed. "Sure," Rosie said, a smile plastered on her face.

Ivy, still seething, attempted a smile but failed.

to Ivy. "It's time for your

Mrs. Stone, Rosie

you both are, the lady said and

steps, ignoring Rosie as the

it. On the table were hair accessories with

a deep sigh, trying to calm her nerves. She was pissed

rother

we are, Mrs. Stone. I'm Sally, and this is Xia," one of the ladies said. "I'lI start with your hair, and when I'm done, Xia will handle your makeup.

"Yes." Ivy nodded.

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Chapter 20

Sally said, gesturing to

on the red chair positioned in front of the

to create

you." Sally smiled, draping a styling

Ivy's shoulders. "Have you always had

hair," Ivy said, her stomach

her more in the past 24 hours than she had in years-and not for

thoughts. "Let's go wash it.” "Alright." Ivy said,

asked, "What's going on with you

began the hair process, washing and drying. When Ivy sat down

Stone?"

aback

know it's not my place," Sally said, lowering her voice to a whisper. "But Xia and I saw what happened in the

cheeks flush red in the mirror. "Well, I... it's

Stone is," she said, and her assistants nodded in

much as Ivy didn't like Rosie, she didn't want to gossip.

bad"

is," Sally said, picking another curler.

off. Everyone jolted, expecting Rosie, but it

delivery from your husband," he said, handing a box

a pink ribbon and a crystal

Sally exclaimed and the assistants gathered

remembered the pink diamond Silas had customized for her and wondered how he managed

the sapphire, the door opened again.

you done with- Rosie paused, her eyes

it!" Sally answered before

glint of jealousy shone in Rosie's eyes, and her face reddened, betraying

envy.

replied,

now! There's no time, I'll be back in ten minutes with her outfit, and that makeup better be done!" she snapped

murmured, quickly finishing

Moments later, Rosie

to dress," Rosie

"Isn't that