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

worried about her," orice card,

rose with concern. He marched to the

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65 The Media

he heard some shuffling

talk," Ivy finally

up. "I'm sorry I yelled.

Silence.

"Maybe give her some time

thoughts started to spiral out

later, a knock

in," Silas said, straightening

blue folder in his hand. "I've got your request,

gestured for him to come closer and he collected the

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

"A doctor? What for?"

sir,"

opened the folder and

where Ivy's family had been treated for

She had sounded like she'd made

sure that's all the information?" he asked, his eyes never leaving the

he said,

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

ID was unknown. Usually, he would

answer.

up cautiously.

The voice was

wary.

"You like it when she's publicly humiliated? You like the jokes they

hell is this?" Silas interrupted, his patience wearing thin.

have every right to talk

it was. This was Cole-he'd never met Ivy's brother before, but he knew his name. He lowered

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

wake his computer screen. How was he supposed to explain to Cole

it?" Cole retorted. "You're doing an awful

annoyance boiling underneath. He rubbed his temples in mild frustration. "I don't have

only

about Ivy were the limit. "Have a nice day, Mr Scott," he

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