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 wife, you

You'll treat her with respect!" His words stung, pushing

Silas looked away.

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

e even

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

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

she left

he

e emotions.

absence broke her heart further, but

behind her. She was done with this

to go back

now, Monica," she called

response was

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

he blocked

do you think you're going?"

done!" Ivy spat,

leave the marriage,"

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

in her chest.

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

mel" she retorted, pulling

leave, Silas grabbed her

he pulled her close and

she melted into his arms. His tongue teased her

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hardness against her stomach, weakening her. She responded, her nipples hardened, her anger completely 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

his fingers found her opening, a moan escaped her

went completely blank, sizzling with desire. Her knees

whispered, too consumed by the

shame.

his arousal

slid his fingers inside

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the hell

was too late.

she was soaking

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

teasing them with his tongue. He thumbed

his patience-but here he was, weak and defeated. Unable to control himself,

she breathed, her fingers tangling his

only encouraged him. He went

gripped his shoulder for balance. His thrusts intensified, and for a moment, he let her take

tight, her moans louder. But Silas didn't care who might

from pleasure. A final cry escaped her lips and he withdrew his fingers, feeling the warm evidence of her

with her gown. "You have to leave.”

part of the plan had worked-she wasn't leaving

be reporters around,"

the corridor when the door bolted quickly behind

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

she smelled so good-and

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

find

her packing-with that fierce look in her eyes, something shifted inside him. His anger

her

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

parting those legs

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

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

should have been easy-he knew

why couldn't

interrupting his thoughts. He sat up, pulling it from his pocket. Thomas was on the

came through as Silas answered.

good. And you?"

heard you canceled the photoshoot because

just about Rosie, Silas admitted

said. "Your woman had no right to shove

be difficult. I wouldn't be surprised if she'd

provoke Ivy

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

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

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

a sigh of relief. Thank

course, bro. Silas said, happy his brother was

Ivy's actions."

just chalk it up to