A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 31

When Silas left the room, Ivy quickly bolted the door behind him. She had scolded herself for leaving the door open, only to repeat the mistake.

She sat on the bed, touching her face in disbelief. God, the look on Silas's face had scared and thrilled her.

For a moment, she thought he wouldn't listen, thought he might walk over and pull the blue towel off her body. And for a dangerous, fleeting moment, she had welcomed the thought-anticipated the move.

"Crazy,” she murmured as she picked the phone and accessed it. How is he able to get things done so quickly? She walked to the closet, her cheeks still flushed.

He'd said he wanted to talk. Maybe he was going to apologize? Who knows. Deep down, she wanted to hear what he had to say. She could only hope it wasn't another major decision that could make her angrier.

Inside the closet, Monica had arranged all the clothes she'd purchased at Reginald's by color. She settled for a short black gown with pink frills around the neckline, and paired it with black heels. She wasn't going to be humiliated again for her looks.

She was Ivy Stone, and she would dress the part.

She found the customized pink diamond Silas had given her. Her name boldly spelled on it, and for a moment, it made her feel different-good.

She fastened the diamond around her neck, and noted how the pink paired well with her dress. She added a Dior bag and made her way downstairs.

She was eager to see Silas-eager to impress him. But her eagerness died when she found the living room empty.

"Are you set, Ivy?" Monica asked.

Ivy turned to her, forcing a smile to hide her disappointment. "Yes, I am."

"You look very beautiful," Monica said warmly.

"Thank you." Ivy smiled, but the compliment didn't grant her the satisfaction she craved. "Is... Silas in his room?" she asked, hoping to catch him-to show off.

"No, ma'am," Monica shook her head. "He's out."

Ivy bit her lip. "Did... he say where he was going?"

"No," Monica said, shaking her head again. "Is there a problem?"

"No, not at all," Ivy replied, her smile dimming.

Who was she kidding? She had rejected him, sent him away even after he'd made his intentions clear. Yet here she was, craving his

attention.

"I'm ready to leave now," she told Monica, suppressing her frustration.

Monica smiled and led the way

out, Bud appeared before them. "Good day, ma'am," he greeted. "Hello,

a white luxury car. "I'll be driving today. Victor has gone with

the car door, and Ivy froze for

new car from your

muttered, heat rising in

the sleek red leather interior. It

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11:52 AM

Chapter 31

Monica by her side, she

Silas had done something.

why else

chest as

him. She

yesterday's dinner before Mason and backstabbing Cheryl arrived. She pulled out her

instantly. As she scrolled through them, she couldn't help but marvel at how beautiful she looked and how perfect they looked together.

upon a bad article about herself. Mason had carried his threat-that crazy man had done it. She could bet he was counting on her silence to

photographs," Monica's voice interrupted her

yesterday. They were lovely," Monica said,

crept over Ivy's face. "Thank

she glanced away, Ivy noticed a faint blush on her cheeks

for Silas?" Ivy

now," Monica replied,

"That's impressive." Ivy smiled.

Stone before they passed away. Silas called me back

was an orphan. Her heart softened at the discovery, her cheeks turned pink, though Monica didn't seem

kids are all grown up now, both live far away," Monica said with a

I'm sorry," Ivy

Ivy's hand gently. "It's fine. I miss my husband, but I love my job. Silas helped me a lot-he's

felt her cheeks warm again, but her mind lingered

been through so much," Monica added softly. "But it's

parents?" Ivy

her voice dropping into a whisper, "The

It was a message from her father, and

murmured,

husband to stay out of

again? Ivy wondered. What had Silas done