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

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

Silas looked away.

so is lunch. Get out of that filthy dress," he hissed before helping Rosie straighten up.

e even

stood motionless, humiliated and betrayed, as Silas 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

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 fell on the

discarding the red one. With her head held high, she left the room.

waiting. He waved when he saw her.

e emotions.

absence broke her heart

She was done with this stupid marriage. If

back to Aunt May's house when a

Monica," she called

response was firm-and it wasn't not

marched to the door, her box in

he blocked

think you're going?" he

I'm done!" Ivy spat,

can't leave the marriage," he

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

in her chest.

but she caught the fear beneath

mel" she retorted, pulling herself

leave, Silas grabbed her arm, causing

she could react, he pulled her close and

slowly she melted into his arms. His tongue teased her parted lips, delving

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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

her opening, a moan escaped her lips,

with desire. Her knees

whispered, too consumed by

shame.

hesitate. He rocked his arousal against her stomach. Shifting her

slid his fingers

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the hell

berated himself, but it was too late. His fingers had found her

was

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

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

Rosie, for testing his patience-but here he was, weak and defeated.

breathed, her fingers

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

balance. His thrusts intensified, and for a moment,

might hear. She was his, and

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

cheeks flushed as she covered her breasts with her gown. "You have to leave.”

of the

be reporters around,"

barely in the corridor when the door bolted

to his nose, inhaling deeply, before slipping

so good-and tasted even

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

room hoping to find the reason why

her eyes, something

kissed her to stop

what he told himself then-he was using it as punishment. She didn't want intimacy

responded, parting those legs with that seductive

open, utterly confused. He was a fool

collapsed to

It should have been easy-he knew Rosie

why couldn't he

up, pulling

Thomas's voice came through as Silas

And you?"

photoshoot because of

wasn't just about Rosie, Silas

said. "Your woman had

be difficult. I wouldn't

provoke Ivy

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possessiveness. "These are women's squabbles

Thomas said, a hint of desperation in his

know, Silas said, "Don't worry-we're still making

sigh of relief. Thank you

bro. Silas said, happy his brother was relieved.

Ivy's actions."

Let's just chalk it up to