A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 105: Ivy's Secret.

"Hello malam❞ A young lady approachedly as she stepped into her

bulding

"Hey" Ivy answered her with a smile. Her eyes darted around the room, as she tried to block out the he

and the loud pounding "How are you?"

"Good, malam Mr New said he'll be running late today, but I'm here if you need anything. My name is Lynn" she said. stretching her hand

"Hey, Lynn It's nice to meet you" Ivy said, shaking her

"So, what do you think? Lynn gestured

Ivy looked around. Though it wasn't finished yet, she could see the vision. Her heart swelled when the saw the newly installed glass windows, and the bright green celing and lights. They were beautiful and chic She had to give it to Tim-he was excellent at his job.

"I'm impressed,” she admitted "I can see where it's going and I love it."

Lynn giggled with excitement. Im so happy to hear that"

Her eyes landed on a black mahogany door in the comer of the room. "What room is this?"

"Your office, ma'am. But it's not ready Lynn replied.

"Oh Ivy said, her heart pounding with excitement. "Nice"

"We're almost done, though. By tomorrow, hopefully, it just be finishing touches," Lynn added

"Cool" Ivy nodded, and then she remembered she still had to find staff and order equipment. Don't let me disturb you, you can get back to work."

"Alright ma'am," Lynn said.

"Take care,” she said with a smile before leaving the building.

Excitement coursed through her as she made her way into the car.

On the car seat was the envelope containing the list of candidates Silas had given her. Her thoughts drifted to him and ariger clouded her chest as she remembered Kim's displays and Silas's reaction to them.

She felt so foolish. She couldn't believe that despite all her anger, she had ended up reacting to his touch. Even now, as she thought about his hands on her breasts, heat rose between her legs.

we going, ma'am?" Bud asked, pulling her

she might need to go home to work, and honestly, she didn't want to. "Let's find a good restaurant so

said, starting the

of Kim or Silas. Thankfully, she remembered Silas had found a detective, so she brought out her phone from her bag and texted Silas When she unlocked her phone, she noticed he had already texted her. She

his

one restaurant, ma'am,

lifted her head and took in her surroundings. The place looked serene, with only fewer cars in the parking lot. "This would do. Thanks Bud," she replied and he

her bag and the envelope and made her way inside. The restaurant was almost empty, and it smelt like fresh coffee which made her stomach groan. She walked down the comidor, picked the table closer

Here's our menu," she smiled, handing Ivy the brown par Ivy smiled and collected it. Thanks. I'll have a cup

waitress said and

chose burgers and fries. She turned to

"Thanks, ma'am," Bud replied.

went through the lists. Silas had named them according to their roles; Photographers, Personal assistant, Studio manager, Editor, Sales specialist, Receptionist/Client coordinator, Technician,

you go, ma'am," The waitress returned with her

Also, find out what he would

and went over to Bud's table. As Ivy sipped her

judging them by their experiences and qualifications: She concluded that she will pick

flipped another page, her phone rang

it was Theresa

Ivy greeted

Ivy How are you?" Theresa was equally

Tim great and you?"

I didn't call you back as

When did

Wilson and I left together Theresa

"Yay Ivy teased.

we had a talk. When I told him I wanted us to go hiking so we could bond, he felt bad. At least he realized I was trying to fix us, and

is such a gentleman,"

best!"

happy

much, Ivy Theresa said. Thank

welcome, I'm so glad it

owe you lunch when next I'm around,"

dear," Ivy replied. "Send my

Theresa said

smiled and resumed her work,

returned with her food and placed it

"Thank you," Ivy said.