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

card, moting to the door. "She was

heart rose with concern. He marched to the door, and knocked. "Ivy?

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some shuffling inside. He knocked again. "Open up.

Ivy

"I'm sorry I

Silence.

touched his shoulder. "Maybe give her some

his thoughts started

later, a

said, straightening

blue folder in his hand.

he collected the folder. "What

hospital," Bud said. "Eagleheart Medical Center. She was asking for

"A doctor? What for?"

idea, sir," Bud

opened the

Center was where Ivy's family had been treated for years. Her mother

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

his eyes never leaving

then. Thanks," he said, dismissing

lines. What was he missing?

phone rang. The caller ID was unknown. Usually,

answer.

up cautiously.

do you?" The voice was masculine,

became wary.

humiliated? You like the jokes they call her? She's your

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

have every right to talk

Cole-he'd never met Ivy's brother before, but he knew his name. He lowered his voice. "What happened? How did

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

How was he supposed

retorted. "You're

temples in mild frustration. "I don't have to listen to you speak to me this way. I already said I'm working on

fool who picked you, and I can only hope she's enjoying the consequences," Cole said, releasing a

Silas. Cole's words about Ivy were the limit. "Have

his anger and disgust, he knew Cole was right. He was supposed to defend Ivy whether she wanted that or not. He wasn't supposed to be