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 hair and makeup. Please come

am Mrs. Stone, Rosie snapped from behind

are, the lady said and her companion

her steps, ignoring Rosie as the ladies led

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

but she heaved a deep sigh, trying to calm her nerves.

rother

ladies said. "I'lI start with

"Yes." Ivy nodded.

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Chapter 20

my assistants." Sally

nodded her greeting, sitting on the red chair

going to

smiled, draping

shoulders. "Have

mom had brown hair," Ivy said, her stomach suddenly

more in the past 24 hours than she had in years-and not for a good reason, Guilt and anger churned inside her, fighting for

dyeing then," Sally said warmly, breaking Ivy's thoughts. "Let's go wash it.”

in. Sally asked, "What's going on with you and the

process, washing and drying.

Stone?"

aback by the question.

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

in the

have to be nice. Everyone here knows how horrible Mrs. Stone is," she said, and her assistants nodded in agreement.

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

bad"

is," Sally said, picking another curler.

jolted, expecting Rosie, but it

ma'am. I have a delivery from your husband," he said, handing a box to Ivy

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

beautifull” Sally exclaimed and the assistants gathered

her heart warming at the gift. She remembered the pink diamond Silas had customized for her and wondered how he managed to get them done so

sapphire, the

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

it!" Sally answered

of jealousy shone in Rosie's eyes, and her face reddened, betraying her composure. "It's beautiful," she

envy.

Ivy replied, pleased by

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

Sally murmured, quickly finishing Ivy's

Moments later, Rosie returned, holding

to

"Isn't that