A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

"You look so beautiful, so... divine," Monica said, her voice filled with emotions.

Ivy turned to her, smiling. "Thank you, Monica," she smiled and turned back to her reflection.

She did look divine in her wedding dress that Francis Laurent had delivered himself, and indeed, the gown shimmered in the light just as she had guessed.

But despite how stunning she looked, she felt anxiety eating up her insides. She was nervous, a combination of many things.

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Joe's words still lingered from last night, and as much as she tried to shove it away, she couldn't shake the threat they carried. Mason was suing her again, and she hadn't told Silas yet.

Her thoughts wandered to Silas, and dread intensified in her chest as she realized she still didn't know much about him.

Debbie's conversation had kept her awake all night. Even now, she couldn't shake off the jealousy and worry that Silas had slept with his

assistant.

Her only regret was misjudging Aaliyah and she could only hope she could make it right.

"it's going to be alright," Monica said softly, breaking her thoughts. "You'll get through this."

Ivy nodded gratefully at her. "Thank you."

"Before I forget," Monica said dashing to the bed, "we got you something." She revealed a small box wrapped with colorful paper. "Happy wedding day."

"Oh," Ivy murmured, moved by the gesture. "Thank you so much."

"It's the least we could do," Monica beamed. "I'll keep it here for you to open later." She placed the box gently on the table.

"Thank you," Ivy repeated, tears welling up in her eyes.

"You're welcome," Monica commented just as there was a knock on the door. "That must be your husband," she added, moving to open

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Ivy felt her stomach knot, She wasn't ready to face Silas yet-not with all her emotions all over the place.

But when Monica opened the door, it wasn't Silas who walked in. It was her Aunt May, and she was holding a gift.

"Aunt May!" Ivy exclaimed, running into her arms.

"Wow!" May teased as she returned the hug.

The moment May's hand reached her back, the tears Ivy had been holding back

fell. She wept silently in her aunt's arms, controlled by her emotions.

When she eventually lifted her head, she realized Monica had left the room.

ruined your makeup," May said with a playful sigh.

tears, Ivy

began walking around the room. “Your room is big!" she exclaimed,

as she went to the

Ivy said, wiping her tears.

over to the bed and sitting. "I'm just glad you're

Ivy replied. "How did

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May replied. "He also sent a car to pick me up. Also-" she paused, her

down the aisle."

was walking her down the aisle, it was that it brought out the sad fact that her

girl," May said, pulling her into a hug. "I'm

Ivy remarked, and smiled softly even

really wasn't coming, and obviously, nor was Cole. She turned

you ready for your big day," May said, standing up. "How do we fix this

the artist," Ivy commented, standing as well. She reached the door, opened it, and

Monica

I want her to fix

nodded and left. Some moments later, the petite makeup artist

was

as always," May

smiled.

you a gift," May

placed it

thank you,"

in between them. "Aunt May, this is Monica, my friend.

meet you,"

with a smile. May turned

look at her

her gown. When they got downstairs, Monica adjusted

got ready, she'd peeped at the arrangement from

romantic music began to play-her cue to enter. May opened the door,

of anxiety in

she led her

The garden

she saw Šilas, standing alone on the podium. He was clad in an ivory suit, looking dashing with his fresh haircut.

reached Silas, May nodded, placing Ivy's

her up the podium.

muttered, his hazel

words made her blush, and for a moment, her nerves

stepped forward, a pamphlet in his hand. "Good

celebrate love between Silas and

thoughts drifted. She remembered her first wedding the happiness she had felt, the fulfillment. Her father had shown up then, and now his absence hurt more