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.

and led the way

before them. "Good day,

ready," Bud announced, gesturing toward a white luxury car. "I'll be driving today. Victor has gone with

opened the car door, and Ivy froze

from your

Ivy muttered, heat rising

into the car and was stunned by the sleek red leather interior. It was

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Chapter 31

with Monica by her side,

Silas had done something.

at the thought. He must have done something terrible again— why else would he have left and tried to bribe her with

her chest as she clenched

she could see him right now and yell at him. She was holding up her

out her new phone from her bag,

instantly. As she scrolled through them, she couldn't help but marvel at how beautiful she

his threat-that crazy man

voice interrupted her thoughts. "What?" Ivy

yesterday. They were lovely," Monica said,

crept over Ivy's

she glanced away, Ivy noticed a faint blush on her

long have you been working for Silas?" Ivy asked,

now," Monica replied, her eyes

"That's impressive." Ivy smiled.

for Mr. and Mrs. Stone before they passed away. Silas called me back a few years later," Monica continued, delight springing

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

in the estate. My kids are all grown up now, both live far away," Monica said with a

sorry,"

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

but her mind

Monica added softly. "But it's been a delight to

happened to their parents?" Ivy asked.

replied, her voice dropping into a whisper, "The

phone buzzed, interrupting Monica. It was a message from her father, and

me," she murmured, reading the

to stay out

wondered. What had Silas done to her