A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 51: Lies At A Wedding.

Chapter 51: Lies At A Wedding.

When Cole shut the door, Ivy immediately picked up the folder he had left behind. Her heart clenched as she reached for it, not knowing what she was going to find.

The first document was her mother's death report, and her knee buckled. The report confirmed her mother had died from depression and cardiac arrest.

Ivy stumbled to the couch, unable to stand. Pain flooded her chest, and for a moment, she thought she would pass out from it. She closed her eyes, exhaling slowly until she steadied herself.

After a moment, she returned to the desk and checked the second document. This one showed proof that Thomas did purchase her mother's land in San Jose.

Ivy clamped a hand over her mouth in disbelief as tears pricked her eyes. She couldn't believe Thomas had caused her mother's depression, driving her to her death.

She had her doubts before, but now it was undeniable.

She flung the paper away, as the tears streamed out. She couldn't believe it as regret and worry coursed through her.

What was she going to do now?

Challenge Silas! The tiny voice echoed in her head. She stood up, determined to face Silas and his brother.

There was no denying now, Silas would have to admit that his brother was a horrible person. Her pain melded with determination as she bent and gathered the scattered papers. But then something caught her eye.

Ivy sat on the floor, not caring about ruining her wedding dress. She picked up her mother's death report and read it again. Something was off.

Lauren Scott had been depressed long before Thomas took her lands. She checked the papers, comparing details to be certain. After a moment, realization struck-she was right.

With slightly trembling hands, she packed all the papers, determined to challenge Cole instead.

Cole had lied to her!

She stormed out of the study and marched down the hall, her steps were steady

despite her heavy gown.

Monica saw her near the garden and approached her. "Ivy?"

"Not now, Monica," she replied, ignoring her.

her. "Your husband said you should change for

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and shook her head. "I'm coming. Wait for me

on Monica's face.

good," Ivy replied, gripping the papers tightly. "I'll join

"Alright, I'll wait for

way into the garden. The set-up had changed, with tables and chairs neatly arranged, and at least

at

each.

she walked, her eyes scanning for Cole. When they landed on a stranger, she widened her

a table, and despite the

She nodded at Aaliyah, who returned the nod. Ivy promised to make amends-right after she was done with

She spotted her aunt seated in one of the center tables, dancing to the music. Ivy approached her, the hem of her gown in one hand, the papers

she saw her “I'm good. Where's Cole?"

ago, and he gave me these

seen him. I didn't even know he was

up from her chair. "Should we

"Enjoy the party, I'll find him myself." She

gates, hoping to catch Cole leaving. As she proceeded, her

playing? Why come to her wedding to drop proof without

the gate, she spotted him walking down the

at the gate, reached

man," Ivy said, pointing. "Stop him. Don't let

in no time got to him. When

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"You really hate me, right? Cause tell me why you brought proof for me to end

going to support our mother's killer, I don't want

coating her voice. "Is Dad

doesn't care about your wedding-or

refused to show him that. Instead

his brow. "What are you

even check what you brought me, did you?" Ivy accused. "You claim Thomas stole Mom's land causing her depression, but according to Mom's report,

into anger. "If Thomas bought this land, I wonder if he bought the other two." "That's impossible!" Cole snapped. "Thomas stole Mom's lands." "And the depression