A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 78: Fijian Spices.

When by woke up, she felt a lot better. The jet lag, frustration, and anger had all seeped out of her body

She stood up from the bed and finally took in the room. It was huge and beautifully decorated-modern, exquisite

Ivy walked over to the huge window and pulled the curtains aside. Below was the most magnificent view she had ever seen The crystal clear water stretched endlessly under the sun, and she felt herself drawn to it

Her stomach groaned with hunger causing her to move away from the window She walked to the bathroom, admired its design, before dabbing her face with cold water.

She left the room to get food, but was surprised to find Bud standing outside.

"Bud? When did you get here?" she asked, her voice laced with surprise

Bud smiled. It was the first time she was seeing his teeth. "Not long after you did

Ivy gathered her hair into a loose ponytail. "Why didn't you just fly with us on the jet?"

"Mr. Stone didn't want the media to detect your presence, Bud explained

"Oh, she muttered, her stomach twisting

She had momentanly forgotten about the calculated nature of this honeymoon. But as her thoughts spiraled, anger tightened her chest. The memory of Kim's name spelled on the bed came rushing back.

She plastered a smile on her face to hide her anger as she faced Bud. "Where's Silas, by the way?"

"He had something to handle," Bud replied, his expression suddenly unreadable Her irritation deepened, and her fake smile widened. "Cool"

"He also asked me to inform you that dinner is at eight, and you're to wear beige. And, ma'am, he wants you to eat." Bud's expression was back to its usual stoic mask.

So, the honeymoon was even worse than she had imagined.

"Alright,” she said with a frown, not hiding her disappointment. She turned back into the room and shut the door gently behind her. There was no point in taking her anger out on an innocent piece of wood.

She groaned, pacing the room.

down a set of stupid rules. Her stomach groaned again, and that moment she made her decision. She walked to the closet relieved to find her luggage neatly arranged. She sorted through the first box of clothes and found a red swimsuit, she paired it with a red chiffon

to be trapped on her own

shower, got dressed up and

raising a brow as she stepped

bask in the evening sun and swim in

twisted. "But ma'am, Mr. Stone

like a dog. "It's my

nodded, then averted his gaze. That small gesture

nearest elevator and headed downstairs. As she rounded a corner, she spotted the beach. The sun

"Mrs. Stone."

sound of Bud's voice,

is that way" Bud said, gesturing toward another entrance. The public one

it annoyed her to admit it, she knew he

way to a smaller door,

forward, she was blown away by any unit was exclusive and untouched. She took off her

ran until she got to the water, giggling as the water touched her feet. She kicked the water, sending

again, pulling

waved Bud over"

maar?" Bud

but nothing came to mind

noon" Hud gave a slight bow before hurrying

the ocean, running along the

Bud returned

section of the beach, where a large table with food was displayed. There was a at the

Mrs Stone. Would you like to begin with a

red wine. She poured it into a crystal glass and passed it to

smiled wildly,

consolation to this honeymoon, it was that it was exotic and private. She loved it. She settled in one of

"What do you have

she gestured towards the table. "We have a seafood platter with fresh lobster, some traditional meat and vegetables. There's also rice with some slow-cooked lamb shank, barbecue, marinated with