A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

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"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.

your wife, you

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

Silas looked away.

lunch. Get out of

e even

The scene 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

there looking like someone

discarding the red one. With her head held high, she left the room. As expected, the murmurs of

he saw her. "Mr. Stone

e emotions.

she followed Bud silently. 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,

go back to Aunt May's house when a

Monica,"

The response was

her box in her hand.

he blocked her

do you think you're

spat, pulling away

the marriage," he shot

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

in her chest.

you!" he threatened, but she

mel" she retorted,

to leave, Silas grabbed her arm,

he

into his arms. His tongue teased her

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

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

Her knees buckled as she spread

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

shame.

arousal against her

his

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the hell was he

but it was too late. His fingers had

she was

him, riding the rhythm he set. He

teasing them with his tongue. He thumbed her clit, coaxing

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

fingers

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

for balance. His thrusts intensified, and for a

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

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

her gown.

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

reporters

barely in the corridor when the

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

she smelled so good-and

his way to his room, his arousal still bulging in his trousers, he wondered why the hell he had done

find the reason why

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

had kissed her to stop

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

those legs with that seductive gaze, he

open, utterly confused. He was a fool to think

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

have been

couldn't he

He sat up, pulling

came through as

And you?"

you canceled the photoshoot because of Rosie?" Thomas's calu tone made Silas

about Rosie,

said. "Your woman had

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

provoke Ivy

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are women's squabbles and it shouldn't be enough reason to cancel.

Thomas said, a hint of desperation

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

heaved a sigh of relief. Thank you

his brother was relieved.

Ivy's actions."

chalk it up to family initiation, Thomas teased. "At least