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.

like that. God, she'd ridden his fingers, releasing all over his hand. She glanced at him and saw the smirk on his face-he was clearly

happening again," she said firmly, refusing

come on, Ivy. His smirk deepened. "You

shot back, though

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closer.

both angered

reacting

not happening again," she repeated, this time less

on," he chuckled. "I pleasured you. It's

"Not in a million

up.

looked away, desperate to change the subject. "How

he

asking,

eat then, and get

o know each o

better." Without waiting for her response, he signaled the waiter,

on Blinis, served with crème

as the

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

you

she said

raised an

"Things," she shrugged.

like doing?"

dropped his spoon. "Fine. I'm sorry I shouted at

interrupted, her

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

"Will you

replied, digging into her

be stubborn, Ivy,"

I'm just disappointed. And I know your

he was about to break it.

not wanting to implicate Sally. "It was

red gown-I had no idea

sighed. "I thought you did that on

want you

not asking you to pick a side, but next

he said

annoyance, and she

why you left the sapphire necklace?"

"Yes," she admitted.

you like this one. His gaze dropped

red diamond necklace,

It was elegant, pairing perfectly with her black gown She had to hand it

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