A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 96. Dinner M Sunars

Chapter 96: Dinner At Suzie's.

"I can still smell you all over me," Silas said, his eyes glinting with something that made Ivy's legs tingled

She looked away, her cheeks burning. They were seated in Suzie's restaurant enjoying a lovely appetizer made out of oysters and butter

Ivy's blush intensified as she remembered how Silas had made love to her when she returned home. Her heart fluttered at how he had handled her, how he had pleased her until she begged for more.

"You drive me crazy, Ivy," Silas murmured, his eyes still on hers. “And I love it," he said, lifting a forkful of oyster to his mouth "I don't want this to end."

His lingering gaze made her insides curl, and she smiled, avoiding the intensity in his eyes. She loved hearing him sound so possessive. It made her feel special, even though it was such delusional thinking

"Then don't," she teased, her mouth curved in a seductive smile.

П

Silas laughed as a tiny blush appeared on his cheeks. "You're so dangerous, and

I love it, but I think we can discuss your business now."

She chuckled, sipping her wine. "Finally," she teased.

"So, tell me. How was it?" he asked, leaning forward.

Ivy's heart fluttered. She could already imagine the success of her business. It was beautiful-bigger, too."

Silas nodded, a smile brightening his face. "I'm so glad Thomas finally got you a place."

"I know, right?" she replied. “And it has been finalized."

"Great," Silas smiled. "Now we can move to the next step."

"Oh yeah," she said, munching on her food. I'm starting with the decorations first and then the hiring of staff."

Silas reached for his glass and sipped his wine. "That sounds like there's still a lot to do. You should call Tim New so he can begin with the designing."

everything." Slas smiled. "I'm just keeping my end of the deal but

Ivy could say anything else, her phone buzzed. Out of curiosity, and feeling a little shy, she

Ivy. It's Olivia. I wanted to call but I'm too ashamed to. So here is a text. I'm sorry I ruined our friendship over something you couldn't control, sorry for partnering with Mason, and for flirting with him before I found out about Cheryl. It was stupid and dumb. I

you are open to talk or see, or even work together, I would love that. Thank you for

table. Excitement raced inside her as she realized how relieving to know that she had someone else

you smiling like

she answered. "She just texted me. I guess we're

to hear," Silas said. Tm glad she now knows you

happy I got to

was something she could consider in the future. Her phone buzzed again as the waiters came to clear their

with trays in their hands. "We're having..." But Ivy didn't pay attention. A

earlier, she realized and accepted that Cole was now like their father, and thinking otherwise w

ignored the call. She was done with him too, and she knew

dropped at the discovery. Silas had brought photographers for the dinner, and it hurt a little

Well, she guessed not.

seem distracted? Silas asked, concern evident in his voice. "... am good," she stuttered, her tone

concern. "Ivy, did I do something wrong? Did he paused, and turned his

"See what?"

frown creased his forehead. "The

breathed. "I saw it earlier, I thought

invite any press," he said,

instantly became relieved, but the disappointment in herself for thinking he could do that,

Bud rushed in, worried all over his

feet and Ivy followed.

reporters everywhere,” Bud

the door, glanced around before signaling. Victor drove the car stealthily to them and they

as Victor sped

visibly announced. "I

Ivy's heart dropped. "Mason."

not be too. Some restaurant staff

are always looking for money

forehead, comforting her, but the little gesture already made her insides wet. She kissed him, pulling him

his hand