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 words stung, pushing out the tears she had

Silas looked away.

of that filthy dress," he hissed before

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

whole team, she wouldn't go out there looking like someone who needed their pity.

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

reception area, Bud was waiting. He waved when he

e emotions.

Silas's absence broke her heart

room, shutting the door behind her. She was done with this stupid marriage. If Silas was going to pick Rosie over

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

Monica," she

the door." The response was

in her hand. She fully intended to brush

But he blocked her

think

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

leave the

you and Rosie!

in her chest.

she caught the fear beneath

mel" she retorted, pulling

turned to leave, Silas grabbed her arm, causing her box to crash

react, he pulled her

fought his kiss, her defiance evident, but slowly she melted into his arms. His tongue teased her parted lips, delving deeper, igniting

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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

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

went completely blank, sizzling with desire. Her knees buckled as she spread

me, Silas," she whispered, too consumed

shame.

rocked his arousal against her stomach. Shifting her

slid his fingers inside

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hell

was too late. His fingers had found

she was soaking

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

after the other, meticulously teasing them with his tongue. He thumbed her clit, coaxing a shiver from

her-for pushing Rosie, for testing his patience-but here he was, weak and

she breathed, her fingers

encouraged him. He went deeper, his tongue flicking her

she gripped his shoulder for balance. His thrusts intensified, and for a

might hear. She was his, and he wanted the entire house

he withdrew his fingers, feeling the warm evidence of her release. "Fuck, that was

with her gown. "You have

chuckled, at least part of the plan had worked-she

reporters

corridor when the door bolted

brought his fingers to his nose, inhaling

smelled so

his room, his arousal still bulging in his trousers, he wondered

to her room hoping to find the reason why she

look in her eyes, something shifted inside him. His anger melted, replaced

her

as punishment. She

had responded, parting those legs

He was a

shoes, he collapsed to his bed. He was supposed

been

couldn't he

phone rang, interrupting his thoughts. He sat up, pulling it from

as Silas answered. "How are

good. And

heard you canceled the photoshoot because of

wasn't just about Rosie, Silas

said. "Your woman had no right to shove Rosie,

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

provoke Ivy

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

it," Thomas said, a hint of desperation in

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

of relief. Thank you

his

Ivy's actions."

okay. Let's just chalk it up to family initiation,