A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 57: A Complete Nobody.

"Oh," Ivy whispered, staggering at the pain in her heart, behind and stomach. Silas reached her before she could fall, holding her steady. He hugged her tightly. "So sorry to deliver the news like that," he mumbled against her ear.

Ivy closed her eyes to the pain, trying to send it away, but it was too much and it hurt. She couldn't believe it. Her father had shared her publicly.

"I want to see it," she said.

"Huh?" Silas was surprised.

"I want to see the article," Ivy said, trying her hardest to keep the pain from her voice.

Silas nodded, quickly pulling his phone from his pocket. He scrolled for a moment before handing it to her.

Ivy took it, her hand shaking slightly. As she scanned the phone, her eyes caught the bold headline:

PATRICK SCOTT DISOWNS DAUGHTER, IVY SCOTT, BARELY 24 HOURS AFTER

WEDDING TO BILLIONAIRE SILAS STONE,

She gasped, covering her mouth in disbelief. Not only had her father granted an interview saying all that in a video, but Cole had also released his statement, dissociating himself from her.

"That's enough," Silas said, taking the phone gently away from her.

She collapsed in his arms, her heart shattering. It was official. She was no longer Ivy Scott. And when her contract with Silas was over, she would be a complete nobody.

Silas ran a comforting hand down her back, but she was determined not to cry. She could understand her father's reason, but Cole?

When did her brother become cold-hearted like their father? After everything they'd been through together?

She remembered their conversation, and the memory replaced all her pain with anger.

"I'm going to see him," she said, her voice firm even though she was boiling inside.

Silas was surprised as he looked her in the eyes. "Are you sure?"

"Yes," she nodded. "I have some unfinished business with both of them."

Silas observed her for a moment before letting her go. "I understand," he finally

said. "But you're not going alone, Bud will drive you there"

"Thank you," she smiled.

Successfully unlocked!

"You need an aspirin for the pain. Come, Monica will get you something." Silas said, leading her towards the stairs,

Chapter 57: A Complete Nobody.

had almost forgotten about the pain in her stomach. She followed Silas and

the railing for support.

"Monica," Silas called.

Monica

some aspirin," he

aspirin and a glass of water. She popped

into Ivy's hand and

the pills, downing it with some water. "Thank

should rest a while before going,"

concern.

is quite far. I'll be

then," Silas

Bud was waiting in the car. Silas opened the door and helped her

safe," Silas said, waving. "Call

fathers house, and leaned into the seat, feeling a little better. She

passed before Bud announced. "We're here,

car, anxiety washing over her. She

spent her childhood

she said. "Find a place to

"Alright," Bud said.

the intercom, announcing her presence. The small door opened, and the first person she saw

Geoffrey exclaimed, running

Ivy exclaimed, hugging

her. Geo was an orphan her father had found nine

You know your dad would be

Geo's question, making Ivy angry again. "I came

pursed.

"Where

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in his office," Geo said just as Bud joined them. He gave Bud a

Ivy replied, before he could ask. "I'll see

Bud following. This house held all of her fondest childhood memories,

knew, others she didn't. She climbed upstairs towards her father's office. She knew this house by heart-she could walk blindfolded into any

to Bud. "Wait here," she

"Come in."

a deep breath and entered. The room still looked the same, except for the walls which were newly painted. Her father was at his desk, his head buried in his work. But when he lifted his head, a frown creased on his

you

such a thing?" Ivy demanded, moving

my only child," he interrupted harshly. "And now I'm daughterless.

you?" Patrick stood up, anger in his eyes. "You failed as a daughter! Since you got married to that dumbass,

did the same to you!" Ivy blurted out. "Mom gave you her inheritance! She gave you

dare you compare me with that loser? I

a gamble. I wouldn't have known he'd turn out to be like that," Ivy explained, her voice wavering. "I'm trying to make it right. You didn't have to