A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 42

"We're busy here," Silas said, without looking at the door.

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He shielded Aaliyah's face with his body, so that whoever it was wouldn't know

she was crying.

When the newcomer didn't leave, Silas turned, slightly annoyed-until he saw it was Ivy.

"Ivy. I didn't know it was you."

Ivy paused for a moment, her eyes widened. "Yes..."

"Give us a moment, please. Aaliyah is gathering herself," he said.

Ivy hesitated, then nodded briefly before leaving the room.

Once she was out, Aaliyah lifted her head. Her tears had stained his white shirt. "I

hope that wasn't weird," she sniffed, her voice hoarse from crying.

"What?" he asked, puzzled.

"Me crying in your arms, your wife walking in."

"Oh, Ivy's cool," he smiled. "She'd never think anything weird. So, what's the plan now? he asked, picking up from where they stopped.

"I don't know," Aaliyah said, dabbing her eyes with the tissue in her hand.

Silas watched her, sympathy churning inside him. "You'll have to say something eventually."

"I have tried, countlessly-indirectly, but you know, it's the same-dismissals, threats."

Silas smiled, watching as she blew her nose daintily. Their friendship had blossomed barely three months after they broke up. They might have been a terrible match as a couple, but they were super compatible as friends.

"Thanks again for the job. I really appreciate it." She gave him a shaky smile.

"You're welcome," he replied warmly. "You know I'm here for you. When you decide to tell your parents, let me help."

"It's not that easy, Silas," Aaliyah said, squeezing the tissue and disposing it. "You're an independent man. I'm not-at least, not yet." Her mouth pressed in a thin line, and he suspected she was going to cry again.

Silas pulled her closer, rubbing a hand around her back. "It's okay. You'll get through this."

"I really hope so," she whispered. Then she pulled back abruptly. "You can't tell anyone, Silas."

Her intensity took him by surprise. "Of course."

"I mean it," she said, her eyes turned serious. "Words can't get out about it. Not even to your wife."

He hadn't told Ivy anything deep about himself so it was easy to accept Aaliyah's request. "Definitely ma'am."

"Thank you," she said, her expression softened.

and pulled out another tissue, this time to wipe the tear stains on his shirt. "I can't

doubt people would believe

"Alright done," she smiled. "Now

care, Aaliyah,"

appreciate you," she

the room and was about to look for

out of his pocket and saw it was Thomas

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Chapter 43

nearby empty

are you?"

"I'm good. You?"

Thomas replied, hesitating.

It's okay," Silas

Thomas mumbled. "I got

sincerity in his brother's voice and sighed. "I understand you. It's okay, really. How

Thomas admitted. "Wade sent Sonia

leaked information, but there's no

respond soon,"

again before asking. "How's

just finished our photoshoot

sounded pleased. "Has she

Silas had completely forgotten that Ivy still had to release a statement

"No, she hasn't. Thank you for reminding me I'll inform Rachel.

apology, I'd like you

dinner. You know, me, you, her and Rosie. What do you

have to think

Thomas exclaimed.

"Yes," Silas smiled.

you tomorrow," Thomas

Bye." He

telling her to arrange an

Ivy. When he couldn't find her, he just assumed she'd gone to wait in his car. He found

looked up. "You didn't tell me

"Let's go home,"

car.

said nothing, her eyes glued on her phone. He sat still,

he couldn't stand her silent

been acting weird

asked without

chair, confusion fuming

Cartier wristwatch and

necklace.

one thing he knew about her, it

had he done

of his

offend you?"

She huffed.

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