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!"

Silas looked away.

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

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. She couldn't

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

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

was waiting. He waved when he saw her.

e emotions.

silently. Silas's absence broke her heart further,

the house, she ran straight to her room, shutting the door behind her. She was done with this

packed her box of photography equipment, ready to go back to Aunt May's house when a sudden knock

now, Monica," she

was firm-and it wasn't not a

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

But he blocked her

you think

spat, pulling away from

can't leave the marriage,"

and Rosie! I'm

in her chest.

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

ahead-sue mel" she retorted,

grabbed her arm, causing her box to crash

could react, he pulled her close and

she melted into his arms.

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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

moan escaped her lips, her body trembled under

completely blank, sizzling with desire. Her

me, Silas," she whispered, too consumed by the

shame.

his arousal against her stomach. Shifting

his fingers

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the hell was

late. His

she was

riding the rhythm he set. He undid her zip, searching for

them with his tongue. He thumbed her clit, coaxing a shiver

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

her fingers

him. He went

his shoulder for balance. His thrusts intensified, and for

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

lips and he withdrew his fingers, feeling the warm evidence of

flushed as she covered her breasts with her gown. "You have to leave.” Her voice was sharp despite her

part of the plan

8. There'll be reporters around," he said. leaving her

when the

brought his fingers to his nose, inhaling deeply,

smelled so good-and tasted

his arousal still bulging in his trousers, he wondered why the

find the reason why

soon as he saw her packing-with that fierce look in her eyes, something shifted inside him. His anger melted,

had kissed her

then-he was using it as punishment.

parting those legs with that seductive gaze, he

was a fool to

collapsed to

been easy-he

why couldn't

sat up, pulling it from his pocket. Thomas

came through as Silas answered. "How are

good. And you?"

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

wasn't just about Rosie, Silas admitted

Thomas said. "Your woman had no right to

can 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

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

still making the

a sigh of relief.

his brother was relieved.

Ivy's actions."

chalk it up to