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,

He marched to the door, and knocked. "Ivy? Are you

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didn't respond, but he heard some shuffling inside.

want to talk," Ivy finally answered. "I need my

to give up. "I'm sorry I yelled. I was worried.

Silence.

"Maybe

before nodding. He walked back downstairs, his head filled with questions. When his thoughts started to spiral out of idleness,

a knock interrupted his

said, straightening in his

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

come closer and he collected the

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

"A doctor? What for?"

sir," Bud

the

family had been treated for years. Her mother

mother dying of cardiac arrest. She had sounded like she'd made peace with the

the information?" he asked, his eyes never leaving the folder. "Certainly, sir," Bud

he said, dismissing

the lines. What was he missing? Nothing stood out

phone rang. The caller ID was unknown. Usually, he would let it go to yoicemail, but something compelled

answer.

up

don't stop, do you?" The voice was masculine,

wary. "Who's

publicly humiliated? You like the jokes they call her? She's your wife! And you're not doing anything to help her publicly. You

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

have every right to talk about my

Ivy's brother before, but he knew his name. He lowered his voice. "What

said, his voice tinged with anger. "You didn't answer any of my questions. What kind

was he supposed to explain to

"You're

temples in mild frustration. "I don't have to listen to you speak to

the fool who picked you, and I can only hope

were the limit. "Have a nice day, Mr Scott," he said and hung up the

knew Cole was right. He was supposed to defend Ivy whether she wanted that or not. He wasn't