A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

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.

pinching

the hell!" Wade

flipped.

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

exploded. "It's him!

Wade said in a formal tone. "Let's get

in his chair, his mind racing with

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

seen Thomas lose his temper many times, and it was

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

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napkin onto his plate. “We were supposed to be celebrating. This news iss barely two hours

he's actively working against us. He's working

our work," Wade said. "We'll just

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

Wade replied. "There's been

one,"

released

Rosie asked, frowning. "I heard him talking to Ivy

sat up,

for your jokes, love," Thomas said softly, although

joking," Rosie said

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

short, but Silas knew from Thomas's

meant.

confusion twisting inside him. Ivy had spoken to Mason-directly defying the rufes he'd set. Why would she do that?

into her room, pushing the door open. She was standing by the window, and when

it? What happened?" she asked

didn't you follow my rules

raised an eyebrow.

her, anger in each stride. "Mason

speak to him."

him. He called me," she replied, her tone was

gave you clear rules, Ivy! Why can't

her lips. "I wanted to,

his grip was firm. Anger and jealousy simmering within him. "What did