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.

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

that she couldn't even conceal her pain." She's upset,"

ruining everything. Thomas hissed. "All our hard

sighed at his brother's tone as he unlocked his door. He sat on

thoughts.

building in the first place?" he asked,

answer.

The leak.

knot tightened

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

do we even

a time, Si Thomas said. "We're getting close to finding the person who hacked my laptop. When we

his side was to admit that someone close to him wasn't

again," Thomas con Successfully unlocked! ny

me know how it goes." "Definitely." Thomas

"Bye."

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the elevator Sitas helped her

shoulder

in his arms. He shivered, closing his eyes

the emotions coursing through him He found his voice "Are you alright, you need

the adjusted and turned towards the window where she then

head

He had ruined the moment with a stupid question. He thought about teasing her anything to

he adjusted himself and

arrived at the airport, the staff assisted with their luggage. In no time, they were flying

the journey, though he drifted in and out of

said

Ivy murmured sleepily,

off the plane, leading her toward his

pulled into the driveway, his

from the car, hoping this call had