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.

"I'm your

is my sister in-law! You'll treat her with respect!" His

Silas looked away.

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

e even

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 believe Rosie had

the whole team, she wouldn't go out there looking like someone who needed their pity. Her gaze fell on the blue sapphire necklace, and she shoved it away, resentment boiling within

her head held high, she left the room. As expected, the murmurs

he saw her. "Mr. Stone asked me to take you

e emotions.

followed Bud silently. Silas's absence broke her heart further, but she refused to give in to

house, she ran 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, he could as well marry

her box of photography equipment, ready to go back to Aunt

Monica," she

door." The response was firm-and

in her hand. She fully

he

you think you're going?"

I'm done!" Ivy spat, pulling away from

leave the marriage," he

enough of you and Rosie! I'm donel" she snapped,

in her chest.

you!" he threatened, but she

mel" she

grabbed her arm, causing her box

Before she could react, he pulled

defiance evident, but slowly she melted into his

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slid down to her waist, and Ivy clung to him, captured in a web of passion. As his kiss

fingers found her opening, a moan escaped her lips, her body

Her knees buckled as she spread her

me, Silas," she whispered, too consumed by the moment to feel

shame.

rocked his arousal against her stomach.

slid his fingers

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hell

berated himself, but it was too late.

she was soaking

her closer, he plunged his fingers deeper. Her moans grew louder as she clung onto him, riding the rhythm he set. He undid her zip, searching for her pink nipples. When he found them, they were hard and

his tongue. He thumbed her clit, coaxing a shiver from her

he was, weak and defeated. Unable to control himself, he went for the other nipple, tugging

fingers

went

she gripped his shoulder for balance. His

shut tight, her moans louder. But Silas didn't care who might hear. She was his, and he

shuddered, her body jerking from pleasure. A final cry escaped her lips and he withdrew his fingers, feeling the warm

flushed as she covered her breasts with her gown. "You have

at least part of the plan

be reporters around," he said. leaving

was barely in the corridor when the door bolted quickly

brought his fingers to his nose,

smelled so good-and

made his way to his room, his arousal still bulging in his trousers,

to find the reason why she had

saw her packing-with that fierce look in her eyes, something

her

then-he was using it as punishment. She didn't want intimacy between them, what better

she had responded, parting those legs with that seductive gaze, he completely lost

door open, utterly confused. He was a fool to think he could control his emotions around

he collapsed to his

have been

couldn't he

up, pulling it from his pocket. Thomas was

Thomas's voice came through as

good. And you?" Silas

the photoshoot because of Rosie?" Thomas's

wasn't just about Rosie, Silas

get it." Thomas said. "Your woman had no right to shove Rosie, but I

be difficult. I wouldn't be surprised if

provoke Ivy

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thought, his chest surging with possessiveness. "These are women's squabbles and it shouldn't be enough reason

much I need it," Thomas said, a hint of

know, Silas said, "Don't worry-we're still making the announcement today. I've

sigh of relief. Thank you so much,

bro. Silas said, happy his brother

Ivy's actions."

up to family initiation, Thomas teased. "At least