A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 82: Flying Back To California.

"Oh...are you sure?" Silas asked softly. He stood up just as Ivy did, his eyes searching hers

"Yes," Ivy said, averting her gaze.

He could tell she wanted to cry but was holding it together. His heart shattered as she sniffled and coughed to hide her

emotions

"I just want to go home," she said sadly

He wanted to hold her hand, to comfort her, but she was already ahead of him- moving faster. He exchanged looks with Bud as they watched her go.

"Bud will help with your luggage," he called after her.

Halfway into the hotel, she tumed briefly. "Don't worry, I'll do it and dashed in

Silas's heart shattered as he entered the hotel. He didn't even know the full details yet-only that Thomas had called. sounding distressed. This honeymoon had been doomed from the start, but he hadn't wanted to end it. Too much had gone into planning it. Now, all of it was for nothing

As he stepped into the elevator, he dialed Thomas's number. There had to be a reasonable explanation for this sudden change.

"Hey. St Thomas answered, his tone weary.

"Hey, Thomas," Silas said as the elevator doors slid shut. "I don't understand. Why did the seller change her mind?"

Thomas sighed heavily. "I have no idea. She was supposed to sign yesterday. I thought giving Ivy the documents when you guys got back from the honeymoon would be a nice surprise. But Ms. Josh suddenly backed out."

Silas stepped out of the elevator and headed to his room-well, one of his rooms since he had booked all the rooms on that floor.

"I still don't get it," he said, feeling confused. "Did you two have a fight?"

"No, nope," Thomas replied. "She just changed her mind. She also refunded us immediately, too."

"And she told you Mason got the place?"

"No, but she hinted at it. Sab confirmed it," Thomas said. "The worst part? She also pulled two of her other properties from my care. She doesn't want to work with me anymore, and she won't say why"

Silas leaned against the door, trying to steady his heart. He knew how awful Thomas must be feeling, but he also knew his brother would never speak about his pain openly.

"We're coming back home," he said gently.

You don't have to. Thomas replied. "I'm already working on another building for Ivy. How is she, by the

she couldn't even conceal her pain." She's upset," he admitted. "Which is why we're

keeps ruining everything. Thomas hissed. "All our hard work,

his brother's tone as he unlocked his door. He sat on the couch, crossing

thoughts.

bought that building in the first place?" he asked, his chest tightened as he realized

answer.

The leak.

knot tightened

knew the answer too. "We've to find that person before

do we even begin

Thomas said. "We're getting close to finding the person who hacked my laptop. When we do f who it is, we'll know if

acknowledge that there was a leak on his side was to admit that someone

try talking to Ms. Josh again," Thomas con Successfully unlocked! ny she really changed her

rubbing his temple in frustration. "Alright. Let me know how it goes." "Definitely." Thomas said. "See you

"Bye."

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wice was bowNA

reached

attempting to comfort

hand and squeezed it as they walked to the elevator Sitas helped her into the car grateful she wasn't protesting When the ride to the airport began, the rested her head

shoulder

when her fingers traced the wins in his arms. He shivered, closing his eyes to her sizzling

through him He found his voice

and turned towards

head

heart sank. He had ruined the moment with a stupid question. He thought about teasing her anything to make her smile, but the sadness on her

and stared out the

with their luggage. In no

journey, though he drifted in and out of sleep

said

murmured sleepily,

her toward his green Panther,

they pulled

from the car, hoping