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.

your wife,

my sister in-law! You'll treat her with respect!" His words stung,

Silas looked away.

Get out of that filthy dress," he hissed before helping Rosie straighten up. "I'm so sorry,

e even

when Rosie casted a sneer at Ivy as she left the room in Silas's arms. "That bitch," Ivy muttered, wiping her tears.

looked into the mirror, cleaning her eyes. Even though 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

gown, discarding the red one. With her head held high, she left the room. As expected, the murmurs of staff followed her, but she ignored

waved when he saw her. "Mr. Stone asked me to

e emotions.

she followed Bud silently. Silas's absence broke her heart

her room, shutting the door behind her. She was done with this

ready to go back to Aunt May's house when

Monica,"

door." The response was firm-and it

marched to the door, her box in her hand. She fully intended to brush

he blocked her

think you're

Ivy spat,

can't leave the

and Rosie! I'm donel"

in her chest.

sue you!" he threatened, but she caught the fear beneath his

ahead-sue mel" she retorted, pulling herself

leave, Silas grabbed her arm, causing her

she could react, he pulled her close

his arms. His tongue teased her parted lips,

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gone. 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 in place. the other slipped

fingers found her opening, a moan escaped her lips, her body trembled under his

Her knees

whispered, too consumed by the moment

shame.

his arousal against her stomach.

his fingers inside

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hell

it was too late. His fingers

was soaking

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

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

and defeated. Unable to

she breathed, her fingers

only encouraged him. He went deeper, his tongue flicking her

His thrusts intensified, and for a moment, he let her

But Silas didn't care who might hear. She was his, and he wanted the

A final cry escaped her lips and he withdrew his fingers, feeling the warm evidence of her release. "Fuck, that was so

her gown. "You have to leave.” Her voice was sharp despite her

the

reporters around," he

corridor when the door bolted quickly behind him.

his fingers to his nose, inhaling deeply, before slipping them into his

she smelled so good-and tasted even

made his way to his room, his arousal still bulging in his trousers, he wondered why the hell he

her room hoping to find the reason

that fierce look in her eyes, something shifted

her to stop

was using it as punishment. She didn't want intimacy between

responded, parting those legs with that seductive

pushed his door open, utterly confused. He was a fool to think he

shoes, he collapsed to his bed. He was supposed to

It should have been

couldn't

He sat up, pulling it from his pocket. Thomas

as Silas answered. "How

And you?"

here. I heard you canceled the photoshoot because of Rosie?" Thomas's calu tone made

just about

woman had no right to shove Rosie, but I

wouldn't

provoke Ivy

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with possessiveness. "These are women's squabbles and it shouldn't be enough reason to

it," Thomas said, a hint of desperation

worry-we're still making the announcement today. I've

a sigh of relief. Thank you so much,

course, bro. Silas said, happy his

Ivy's actions."

it up to family initiation, Thomas teased.