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.

believe she had encouraged him to touch her like that. God, she'd ridden his fingers, releasing all over his hand. She glanced at

again," she said

on, Ivy. His smirk deepened.

she shot back, though her blush betrayed

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Chapter 23

lie." he said, leaning closer.

angered

she reacting to

happening again," she repeated, this

chuckled. "I pleasured you. It's only fair I expect the

jaw tightened. "Not in

straightening up.

the subject. "How long are

he asked,

asking, she replied

then, and get

o know each o

he signaled the waiter, who arrived shortly

served with crème fraiche, and paired with

smiled as the

the waiter left, Silas asked, "So tell me, what are

you

she said

an

"Things," she shrugged.

like doing?"

sorry I shouted at you earlier. It's just

interrupted, her

he admitted, his voice low. "I thought... Never mind. I

sighed. "Will

she replied, digging

stubborn, Ivy,"

disappointed. And I know your reaction had

spoon like he was about

swallowed, not wanting to implicate

red gown-I had no

did that

want you to wear

asking you to pick a side, but next time I deserve to

sorry," he

and she reached

you left the sapphire

"Yes," she admitted.

he chuckled, "at least you like this one. His gaze

the red diamond necklace, she

pairing perfectly with her black gown She had to hand it to Silas-his taste was

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