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.

and that moment she made her decision. She walked to the closet relieved to

trapped on her own honeymoon, she might as

got dressed

Bud asked, raising a brow as she stepped into

"I'm going to bask in the evening sun and swim in that gorgeous water-preferably with

expression twisted. "But ma'am, Mr.

given Bud rules to leash her down like a dog. "It's my honeymoon for heaven's sake! Since everything is so organized. I

his gaze. That small gesture gave her the confidence to

corner, she spotted the beach.

"Mrs. Stone."

the sound of Bud's voice, confusion settling in.

beach is that way" Bud said, gesturing

it, she knew he had a point. "Fine.

led the way to a smaller door, unlocking

took off her sandals, placed them in her hand, and ran through the sand.

the water, giggling as the water touched her feet. She kicked the water, sending playful splashes

again, pulling her out of

waved Bud over"

would you like, maar?" Bud

but nothing came

back noon" Hud gave a slight bow before hurrying

turned back to the ocean, running along the shoreline, letting the water

Bud returned "Your food is ready,

to a secluded section of the beach, where a large table with food was displayed.

approached her "Good evening, Mrs Stone. Would

open a bottle of red wine. She poured it into a crystal glass and passed

Ivy smiled wildly, unable to contain her

was that it was exotic and private. She loved it. She settled

"What do you have on

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 top