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.

behind her. "Your husband said you should change

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and shook her head. "I'm

Monica's face. "Are you

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

"Alright, I'll wait for you

had changed,

at

each.

Cole. When they landed on a stranger,

stopped on Aaliyah Salvatore, sitting curtly behind a table, and despite the oversized

guilt and regret of her misjudging Aaliyah swirled in Ivy's chest. She nodded at Aaliyah, who returned the nod. Ivy promised to make amends-right after

she realized Cole wasn't there, so she decided to find Aunt May instead. She spotted her aunt seated in one

lighting up when she saw her “I'm good. Where's Cole?"

saw him a moment ago, and he gave me these stupid papers,"

haven't seen him. I didn't even know he

voice. She stood up from her

the party, I'll find him myself." She left before her aunt could say

hoping to catch Cole leaving. As

wedding to drop proof without actually

she spotted him walking

was at the gate, reached her.

pointing. "Stop

hesitation, Bud dashed out to Cole, and in no time got to

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Bud who nodded and slowly left. Then she turned to Cole. "You really hate me, right? Cause tell me why you brought proof for me to end the marriage without

"Glad you got the picture. If you're going to support our mother's killer,

"Is Dad here too? Did he also decide to

care about your wedding-or

to show him that. Instead she tossed the folder at him. "Your claims are

his brow. "What are you talking

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, she had been depressed

that Mom sold the land to Thomas!" Ivy exclaimed, her pain morphing 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