A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

"Right, Silas?"

"Huh?" Silas broke out of his thoughts and turned to his brother. "Sorry, I didn't get that," he said, reaching for his coffee.

His mind had been elsewhere, occupied with Ivy's behavior this morning. Why was she acting this way? He couldn't help but think maybe it had to do with his attitude yesterday.

He should have spoken to her about Dylan's message instead of chosing to ignore it. Of course, she had every right to be upset.

"I was saying it'd be nice if Ivy met Uncle Mike and Theresa before the wedding," Thomas said. "You know, to put her at ease."

Silas nodded, grateful for Thomas's suggestion. "Sure," he replied.

"You'll have interviews scheduled once the marriage hits full speed," Wade chimed in. "Are you prepared for that?"

"Not yet." Silas shook his head. "We'll figure it out when the time comes."

"Alright then," Wade said with a shrug.

"How are you holding up?" Thomas asked, concern evident in his tone. "I mean, with Ivy. Is it strange living with a woman?"

"You still haven't told us how you two met," Wade added.

"It's a long story," Silas replied, not wanting to dive into details. He wasn't about to admit he had slept with Ivy before marrying her. He knew Thomas would lecture him endlessly about the complications-especially with Mason Hunter involved.

His thoughts drifted to that night, to the memory of her giving him her body to explore. He would do anything to have her again.

His body reacted to the mere thought of her breasts, and he adjusted.

Thomas and Wade exchanged a knowing look before Wade said, "Alright then.”

A moment of silence passed before Thomas spoke again. “Dylan called me last night."

Silas stiffened, angry suddenly. "Why? What did he want?"

"He just called to say hello," Thomas said with a shrug. "And... he asked me to tell you he's sorry."

"He's sorry?" Silas scoffed at the lie. He knew Dylan was far from sorry, especially after his message last night-the message that had kept him up all night.

"He claimed he realized his mistake," Thomas said, taking a bite of his toast.

Silas muttered, pinching the bridge of

hell!" Wade suddenly

flipped. "What

paused, staring at his phone, looking surprised. "An article just dropped claiming Ivy was in a relationship with you while she was still married to

exploded. "It's

jump into conclusions," Wade said in a formal tone. "Let's get the facts

leaned back in his chair, his mind

Thomas snapped, slamming his fork onto his silver plate with a thud. "Who else would release that? He's trying to divert the news. He's trying to smear Ivy's name so

many times, and it was never a

publicity is bad publicity," Wade said, already standing.

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Chapter 27

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“We were supposed to be celebrating. This

now we know he's actively working against us. He's working really

our work," Wade said. "We'll

entered, curiosity etched on her face. "What's going on?

Wade replied. "There's

terrible one,"

released

frowning. "I heard him talking to

sat up,

for your jokes, love," Thomas said softly,

said firmly. "I

to Silas, his hazel eyes blazing with anger. "Fix this."

knew from Thomas's tone

meant.

of the dining room, anger and confusion twisting inside him. Ivy had spoken to Mason-directly defying the rufes he'd set. Why would she do that? What

knocking as he barged into her room, pushing the door open. She

is it? What happened?" she asked in a soft

falling for the gentle tone-not this time. "Why didn't you follow my rules after I

raised an

in each

speak to him."

called me," she replied, her

his anger. "I gave you clear rules, Ivy! Why can't you

"I wanted to, but... you were busy with your

and jealousy simmering within him. "What did

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