A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 22

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.

to touch her like that. God, she'd ridden his fingers, releasing all over

not happening again," she said firmly, refusing to meet his

come on, Ivy. His smirk

back,

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Chapter 23

when you lie." he said, leaning closer. "And I'll have you again,

both angered

was she reacting to his

happening again," she repeated, this time less

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

jaw tightened. "Not in a

chuckled, straightening up. "Feisty,

change the subject. "How long

he asked,

just asking,

and get to their

o know each o

better." Without waiting for her response, he

appetizers, we have Beluga Caviar on Blinis, served with crème fraiche, and paired with a vintage

the food was placed

the waiter left, Silas asked, "So tell me, what are your hobbies? What

you

much," she said

an eyebrow,

"Things," she shrugged.

like doing?"

spoon. "Fine. I'm sorry I shouted at you earlier. It's just

choose her side," she interrupted, her tone

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

sighed. "Will

digging into her

stubborn,

And I know

like he was about

swallowed, not wanting to implicate Sally.

with the red gown-I had no idea

"I thought you did that on purpose, and

you

I'm not asking you to pick a side, but next time I deserve to

sorry," he said

melted her annoyance, and she reached for

why you left the sapphire necklace?"

"Yes," she admitted.

you like this one. His gaze dropped

the red diamond necklace, she

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

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