Chapter 23
Ivy felt Silas's grip tighten around her waist. Throughout the journey, he'd kept his distance, but here with the blue-eyed stranger, his possessiveness was unmistakable.
"I figured it was you, the stranger said casually, though his piercing stare remained on Ivy.
"Yes," Silas replied, his voice sharp.
"It's been a while, the stranger continued. His gaze roamed over Ivy, making her cheeks flush "And who might this beautiful woman be?
"None of your business, Dylan, Silas snapped
Why hadn't he introduced her to Dylan? Ivy wondered. Was he ashamed of her?
"Ah, I see," Dylan said, a glint of mischief flashing in his blue eyes. "Well, it was lovely to see you-and you too, ma'am. He bowed to Ivy and winked
Silas took her hand. "Wish I could say the same," he said, leading Ivy into the restaurant.
"One of these days, we'll settle our differences," Dylan called after them, his voice tinged with mockery,
"Who was that?" Ivy asked as they entered the restaurant.
"Nobody important," Silas said.
Ivy frowned at his vague response but she didn't press. They entered a private section of the restaurant. It was empty and lavishly decorated, with fruit spread across the table.
"There are reporters taking pictures." Silas said, pulling out a seat for her.
"That's the only reason I agreed to this," Ivy replied as she sat.
His face darkened as if he wanted to argue, but he shook his head and sat opposite her.
The waiter arrived, pouring their drinks with practiced comfort. It was obvious he was putting on a show.
Silas raised his glass. "To us
"Yeah," Ivy replied.
"Smile," he whispered
Ivy forced a smile. "Am I supposed to turn?"
"No. Don't worry; they're at every angle," Silas said.
Ivy nodded, sipping her drink before setting it back on the table.
Silas picked up a raspberry, holding it to her lips. "Eat," he said. "For the cameras," he added.
Ivy obeyed, taking the berry into her mouth-then his finger brushed her tongue, and she licked it.
"So sweet," he teased.
Her cheeks reddened as steamy memories rushed back. She turned away, her body shuddering in reminder. Her blush deepened with shame.
releasing all over his hand. She
again," she said firmly, refusing to meet
Ivy. His smirk deepened. "You enjoyed
shot back, though her blush
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Chapter 23
you lie." he said, leaning closer. "And I'll
honesty both angered and moved
reacting to
again," she
pleasured you. It's only fair I expect
jaw tightened. "Not
chuckled, straightening up. "Feisty, I
looked away, desperate to change the subject. "How long are we
he
just asking, she
then, and
o know each o
better." Without waiting for her response, he signaled the
have Beluga Caviar on Blinis, served with crème fraiche, and paired with a vintage
the food was placed before
the waiter left, Silas asked, "So tell me, what are
you
she
raised an
"Things," she shrugged.
like doing?"
his spoon. "Fine. I'm sorry I shouted at you earlier. It's
interrupted, her tone sharp but
his voice low. "I thought...
"Will
digging into
stubborn, Ivy,"
And I know your reaction had a
he was about to break it. "Who told
wanting to implicate Sally. "It was
the red gown-I had
you did that on purpose, and you attacked
didn't want you to
because she was disrespectful. I'm not asking you to pick a side, but next time I deserve to
he
annoyance, and she reached for her
why you left the sapphire necklace?"
"Yes," she admitted.
least you like this one. His gaze
seen the red diamond necklace, she hadn't
black gown She had to
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