A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 65: The Media Frenzy.

Silas had been worried when Bud informed him that Ivy had left the house without him. That worry turned to anger when he saw the news. Now, his anger had shifted into disbelief as she darted away from him, running upstairs.

But not before he caught a glimpse of fear in her eyes.

He moved to the couch and sat, not knowing how to feel. Something was off about Ivy -but he couldn't place a finger on it.

"Sir?"

"Huh?" Silas looked up to see Bud standing in the living room, holding a box.

"A delivery, sir. From Sky Rave," Bud said.

"Yes. Hand it over to Monica-it's for Ivy," Silas replied. Bud nodded and left.

Silas had ordered Ivy's outfit for Mason's event, hoping by some miracle she could convince Sonia. He wanted her to look every inch the billionaire's wife she was. He had been open with her, and now he worried she might not be doing the

same.

He knew if he told Thomas that Ivy was attending Mason's event to convince Sonia, Thomas might conclude she had some hidden agenda, like conspiring with Mason again. But he didn't.

Instead Silas chose to trust that she was going to that event because she wanted Mason to suffer as much as he did. Now she was sneaking out, going to places without security, running from confrontation. He didn't know what to think

anymore.

Silas heard Bud's footsteps and it snapped him out of his thoughts.

"I've given her the package, sir," Bud said with a nod, turning to leave.

"Bud," Silas called. "Find out where Ivy went and what she was doing there." "Alright, boss," Bud said and left.

Silas sighed and decided to confront Ivy. When Bud returned with results, he would compare them to know if she would lie.

He stood and went upstairs. Halfway to Ivy's room, he met Monica, who was stepping out. Her face was tense with worry.

"Hey," he said, stepping closer to her.

"Hey," Monica replied with a faint smile,

"What's wrong? You look upset."

Successfully unlocked! Monica

about her," orice card,

He marched to the

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The

respond, but he heard some shuffling inside. He knocked

talk," Ivy finally answered.

the door, unwilling to give up. "I'm sorry I yelled. I was worried. Open

Silence.

shoulder. "Maybe give her some time

his head filled with questions. When his thoughts started to spiral

later, a

Silas said, straightening

with a blue folder in his hand. "I've

him to come closer and he collected the folder. "What was

Medical Center. She was asking for a

"A doctor? What for?"

idea, sir,"

the

family had been treated

Ivy had spoken about her mother dying of cardiac arrest. She had sounded like she'd made peace with the loss. Why go

he asked, his eyes never leaving the

Thanks," he said, dismissing

the page, scanning through the lines. What was he missing? Nothing stood out still, so he closed the

was unknown. Usually,

answer.

picked up cautiously.

you?" The voice was

became wary.

"You like it when she's publicly humiliated? You like the jokes they call her? She's your wife! And

is this?" Silas interrupted, his patience wearing thin. "You have no right to talk about

every right to

This was Cole-he'd never met Ivy's brother before, but he knew

said, his voice tinged with anger. "You didn't answer any

sighed, and tapped his keyboard to wake his computer screen. How was he supposed to explain to Cole that his sister didn't want to

retorted. "You're doing an

rubbed his temples in mild frustration. "I don't have to listen to you speak to me this way. I

you, and I can only hope she's enjoying the consequences," Cole

were the limit. "Have a nice day, Mr

to defend Ivy whether she wanted that