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.

other lady gestured to Ivy. "It's time for your

Stone, Rosie snapped from behind

lady said and her companion

her steps, ignoring Rosie as the ladies led

a huge mirror, with lights around it. On the table were hair accessories with two other

trying to calm her nerves. She was pissed and couldn't wait for another

rother

the ladies said. "I'lI start with your hair, and when I'm done, Xia will handle

"Yes." Ivy nodded.

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Chapter 20

assistants." Sally said, gesturing

greeting, sitting on the red chair positioned

going to

you." Sally smiled,

Ivy's shoulders. "Have you always

hair," Ivy said, her stomach

think about her mother often, she was only surprised that she'd talked about her more in the past 24 hours than she had in years-and not for a good reason, Guilt and anger churned inside her,

breaking Ivy's thoughts. "Let's go

"What's going on with you and

process, washing and drying. When

Stone?"

taken aback

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

in the mirror. "Well, I...

look. "You don't have to be nice. Everyone here knows how horrible Mrs. Stone is," she said, and her assistants nodded in agreement. "She makes everything

much as Ivy didn't like Rosie, she didn't want to gossip. "I don't think

bad"

is," Sally said, picking

cutting Sally off. Everyone jolted, expecting Rosie, but it was just

from your husband," he said, handing

face turned scarlet as she collected it. It was a royal blue box designed with a pink ribbon and a crystal charm. Untying the ribbon, she found a stunning blue sapphire

exclaimed and the assistants

pink diamond Silas had customized for her and wondered how he managed to get

admired the sapphire, the

with- Rosie paused, her eyes dropping to the sapphire. "Who... gave you

sent it!" Sally

jealousy shone in Rosie's eyes, and her face reddened, betraying her composure. "It's beautiful," she said, unable to hide

envy.

replied, pleased

expression hardening. "Hurry up now! There's no time, I'll be back in ten minutes with her outfit, and that makeup better

Sally murmured, quickly finishing

working on Ivy's makeup. Moments later, Rosie returned, holding

time to

"Isn't that