A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 69: A Leak.

"Ivy?" Silas said, stretching his hand to reach her, but Ivy stepped away further.

"It's okay," she said, her cheeks red with embarrassment. "Sorry about that."

He stood there, berating himself. She'd wanted to kiss him, and he'd messed it up.

"I... it caught me by surprise," he said, moving closer, trying to explain.

"It's okay," she replied, her smile tight and strained. "I got Sonia back, like I promised."

He was supposed to be excited by the news, but the regret of missing her kiss filled him instead. Yet he smiled, trying not to offend her again. "That's great news, Ivy. How did you do that?"

"I just proved to her that Mason wasn't the right fit for her," she said, shrugging, though her face was still red.

"That's wonderful," he smiled, meaning it. "Thank you. I can't wait to share the good news with Thomas."

Ivy nodded, turning to leave. Silas watched as she walked to the stairs, her smooth, exposed back glinting in the light. She paused at the base of the stairs and glanced back.

"... also did something else," she said, avoiding his eyes.

"What is it?" he asked, curiosity piqued. Nothing she could ever do at this moment would anger him.

She bit her lip. "I hired someone for Thomas's company."

Silas wanted to laugh but he didn't. "You... hired someone?"

She took a step down, her purse hitting the railing. "Eric Santos is the brain

behind Mason's company. He works so hard but gets nothing. So," her face colored again, "I told him to quit and come work for Thomas-not Eric though-but his wife."

Silas tilted his head, taking in everything she was saying. "How good is he?"

"Very," she said, her eyes widened, as if she was surprised by his question. She quickly composed herself and answered. "I can vouch for him."

"Well then, thank you for bringing him in, I'll tell Thomas about it."

"You think... Thomas wouldn't mind?" Ivy asked.

"I'm sure he wouldn't," he replied firmly. "He just fired someone some days ago, I'm sure he could use another worker."

"Oh," she muttered, clutching her successfully unlocked it be weird if I ask why that

person was fired?"

arched his brow, caught off guard. "I don't really know," he shrugged, "but whatever reason

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her eyes as she nodded. "Alright then," she said and then

he watched her go. He

phase for your business?" he called out in an attempt

the top of the stairs, looked down at him. "Anything new

he admitted. "I just thought you might be

into a small smile as she descended a few steps. "I

full,

what he meant. "Do you have anybody

admitted. "But Rachel can help you with a list. She can arrange them based on their work

helpful,"

a step closer to her. "Rachel could help with other things as

flickered. "Like

finding your

with confusion, her cheeks

all," he said softly, pride in his voice. "All you have to do is say the word,

bit her lip.

closer, his eyes locked on hers.

she looked at him. "Not yet, but... thank you for the update. I'll let

grabbing her hand to stop her. He pulled her closer to him, his heart pounding as her

the growth in his legs. He pulled out a strand of hair from her face, brushing her face with his

her eyes to his touch, her cheeks turning red. "Silas..."

closer, but she stiffened when her stomach reached his

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she said quickly, freeing herself from his embrace. "I... need to rest now," she averted his gaze. "Goodnight," she said, and without waiting for

hurried upstairs.

sighed as he watched her leave. She was still embarrassed, and he still blamed himself for his

back to the couch. As he

phone because he didn't want any disturbance. He picked it up,

Wade

I missed your call. What's

the news?" Wade asked, sounding a little excited. "Sonia just ended her deal

"It was Ivy who convinced her."

Wade was stunned. "How did she

we're just glad Sonia

trying to reach Thomas, but

you spoken to

yet," Silas responded.

Let me know when