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.

your

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

Silas looked away.

of that filthy dress," he hissed before

e even

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 believe Rosie had played

in front of the whole team, she wouldn't go out there looking like someone who needed their pity. Her gaze fell

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

waiting. He waved when he saw her.

e emotions.

as she followed Bud silently. Silas's absence broke her heart further, but

was done with this stupid marriage. If Silas was going to pick Rosie over

back to Aunt May's house when a sudden knock interrupted

Monica," she called

The response was firm-and it wasn't

box in her hand. She fully intended to brush

he blocked

do you think you're going?"

done!" Ivy spat, pulling away

the

I've had enough of you and Rosie! I'm donel" she

in her chest.

she caught the fear beneath

ahead-sue mel" she

leave, Silas grabbed her

she could react, he pulled her close and kissed

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

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her nipples hardened, her anger completely gone. Silas's hand slid down to her waist, and Ivy clung to him,

found her opening, a moan escaped her

Her knees buckled as she spread

whispered, too consumed by the moment to

shame.

rocked his arousal against her stomach.

his

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hell

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

she was

rhythm he set. He undid her zip, searching for her pink nipples. When he found

meticulously teasing them with his

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

fingers tangling his dark

went deeper, his tongue flicking her

His thrusts intensified, and for a moment, he let her

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

cry escaped her lips and he withdrew his fingers, feeling the warm evidence of her release.

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

part of the

reporters around,"

was barely in the corridor when the door bolted quickly behind

his fingers to his nose, inhaling

so

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

her room hoping to find the

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

her

told himself then-he was using it as punishment.

parting those legs with that seductive gaze, he

his door open, utterly confused. He was a fool to think he could control

shoes, he collapsed to his bed.

should have been easy-he

why couldn't

rang, interrupting his thoughts. He sat up, pulling

through as Silas answered.

And

canceled the photoshoot because of Rosie?" Thomas's

just about Rosie,

it." Thomas said. "Your woman had no

can be difficult. I wouldn't be surprised

provoke Ivy

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

Thomas said, a hint of desperation in his

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

heaved a sigh of relief. Thank you so

course, bro. Silas said, happy his brother was relieved.

Ivy's actions."

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