A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 21

"What?" Ivy whimpered, her knees buckling at Sally's statement.

vious to the pain etched across Ivy's face.

ou in that," Sally said, oblivious to

"I can imagine the look on Mr. Stone's face when he saw you in

Ivy's chest tightened, and for a moment, she thought she might pass out. She stumbled toward the red chair, clutching it for support.

"I wonder why Mrs. Stone brought that gown. I tried to say something but she shut me up." Sally

continued.

Ivy could feel a headache forming as she gripped the chair. Her cheeks burned from embarrassment as she recalled Silas's cold voice.

Rosie was pure evil-there was no other way to describe her.

"I don't think you should give in to Mrs. Stone," Sally advised, moving closer again. “She's not a good person, and you should give her a

taste of her own-

Sally froze mid-sentence and hurried out of the room. Startled, Ivy turned to the door-and there stood Rosie.

Ivy's stomach churned with rage. "How dare you, Rosie!"

Rosie gave a scornful laugh. "I warned you, didn't I? I told you the consequences of marrying Silas." Her eyes glimmered with malice.

Ivy straightened, letting go of the chair. "I don't know what your problem is, but I'm not backing down!"

"Oh, you will," Rosie said, stepping closer, causing Ivy to turn towards the door. She wasn't going to let Rosie corner her again. "This is just the beginning."

*Then wait until I tell Silas about this," Ivy threatened, her voice slightly shaky.

Rosie laughed again. "You think Silas would pick you awful Mason Hunter's trash over me?"

Ivy gasped, a blush betraying her defiance.

"Oh, I know all about you," Rosie sneered, her eyes flashing with spite. "My husband told me everything. You were married to Mason. and he divorced you"

She divorced him, Ivy thought bitterly, but the truth felt insignificant against Rosie's cruel words.

"You're broke, now you're clinging to Silas to fix your pathetic life," Roşie continued, approaching Ivy.

Ivy grew uneasy, backing further toward the door. Rosie seemed to sense her fear and she fed on it, her voice growing louder and sharper.

"I was right afterall. You're just a low life opportunist who needs another marriage

to function. What makes you think this marriage will be any different?

You'll ruin this one, too-just like the last!" Rosie laughed cruelly. "Face it, Ivy. You're a sad, desperate woman who'd need seven more marriages to finally get it right."

Rosie's taunts struck a nerve, and Ivy surged forward, completely fueled by rage. She shoved Rosie hard, sending her tumbling on her butt.

"I won't tolerate your insults!" Ivy snapped, pointing at her. "Try it again, and you'll-"

"Ivy!" Silas's voice thundered from behind.

Ivy stiffened, her heart sinking as she slowly turned to face him. Rosie ran into Silas's arms, tears streaming down her cheeks.

"What have you done?" Silas demanded, his voice sharp with anger as he consoled Rosie.

Ivy scoffed, watching in disbelief as Rosie played the victim. The situation had flipped entirely.

"Are you okay?" Silas asked Rosie, tilting her face to inspect her.

"L. I'm..." Rosie stammered, sobbing harder.

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Silas's hazel eyes burned with fury as he turned to Ivy. "You pushed her?"

Ivy flinched at the look. "She started it," Ivy whispered, gripping the chair again for support. "She threatened me...

"It didn't look like that," Silas snapped, his teeth clenched. "I saw you push her!"

"Oh, Silas Rosie sniffled. "Don't be mad at Ivy-she didn't mean to shove me."

Ivy's irritation deepened at Rosie's honeyed voice. "You liar! You-

"That's enough!" Silas roared, interrupting Ivy's protests. "I'm disappointed in you, Ivy."

Ivy's cheeks flushed as she fought back tears. She couldn't believe Silas was taking Rosie's side. "Silas. I'm telling the truth."

"I know what I saw!" he snapped.

countered. "I'm your wife, you

respect!" His words stung, pushing out the tears she had held

Silas looked away.

is lunch. Get out of that filthy dress," he hissed

e even

held Rosie. The scene churned her stomach, and Silas's ignorance stung more. Then suddenly, anger surged when Rosie casted a sneer at Ivy as she left the room in Silas's arms. "That bitch," Ivy muttered, wiping her tears. She couldn't

Silas had humiliated her in front of the whole team, she wouldn't go out there looking like someone who needed their pity. Her gaze fell on the blue sapphire necklace,

she left the room.

when he saw her. "Mr. Stone asked me

e emotions.

burned as she followed Bud silently. Silas's absence broke her heart further, but she refused

straight to her room, shutting the door behind her. She was done with this stupid marriage. If Silas was going to pick Rosie over

her box of photography equipment, ready to go back to

now, Monica," she called

was firm-and it wasn't not a

box in her hand. She fully intended to

But he

do you think you're going?"

spat, pulling away

the marriage," he shot

had enough of you and Rosie!

in her chest.

you!" he threatened, but she caught the fear

ahead-sue mel" she retorted, pulling

turned to leave, Silas grabbed her arm, causing her box to crash to

react, he pulled

but slowly she melted into his arms. His tongue

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Silas's hand slid down to her waist, and Ivy clung to him, captured in a web of passion. As his kiss deepened, one hand held

her opening, a moan escaped her lips, her body

mind went completely blank, sizzling with desire. Her knees buckled

consumed by the moment to

shame.

hesitate. He rocked his arousal against her

slid his

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hell

berated himself, but it was too late. His fingers

she was soaking

louder as she clung onto him, riding the rhythm he set. He undid her zip, searching for

other, meticulously teasing them with his tongue. He thumbed her clit,

wanted to punish her-for pushing Rosie, for testing his patience-but here he was, weak and defeated. Unable to control himself, he went

fingers

went deeper, his

as she gripped his shoulder for balance. His thrusts intensified, and for a moment, he

didn't care who might hear. She was his, and he wanted the entire house to

escaped her lips and he withdrew his fingers, feeling the warm evidence of her release. "Fuck, that was so hot," he said, his eyes dropping

breasts with her gown. "You have

least part of the plan had worked-she

reporters around,"

in the corridor when the door bolted quickly behind

nose, inhaling deeply,

so good-and tasted

he made his way to his room, his arousal still bulging

gone to her room hoping to find the

look in her eyes, something shifted

her to stop

punishment. She

parting those legs with that

a fool to think he could

to his bed. He was

It should have been easy-he

couldn't he do

sat up, pulling it from his pocket.

came through as Silas

And

you canceled the photoshoot because of Rosie?" Thomas's calu tone

wasn't just about Rosie, Silas admitted

woman had no

too. She can be difficult. I wouldn't be surprised if she'd said

provoke Ivy

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Silas thought, his chest surging with possessiveness. "These are women's squabbles

I need it," Thomas said, a hint of desperation in

"Don't worry-we're still making the

sigh of relief. Thank

said, happy his brother was relieved. "And. I apologize

Ivy's actions."

Let's just chalk it up to family initiation, Thomas