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.

going, ma'am?" Bud asked,

work, and honestly, she didn't want to. "Let's find a good restaurant so I can grab breakfast

said,

the envelope. She was trying to do everything not to think 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 ignored his message about dinner and requested the

for his response, but

one restaurant, ma'am, Bud

serene, with only fewer cars in the parking lot. "This would do. Thanks Bud," she replied and he

fresh coffee which made her stomach groan. She walked down the comidor, picked the table closer to the window, while Bud sat

approached. "Hello ma'am, Welcome to Lulu's. Here's our menu," she smiled, handing Ivy the brown par Ivy smiled and collected it. Thanks. I'll have a cup of

ma'am, the waitress said

burgers and fries.

"Thanks, ma'am," Bud replied.

Silas had named them according to their roles; Photographers, Personal assistant, Studio manager, Editor, Sales specialist, Receptionist/Client coordinator, Technician, Accountant, Legal advisor. Under each role were at least five

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

she said. Til have a burger and fries. Also, find out what he would have."

As Ivy sipped her coffee,

candidate, judging them by their experiences and qualifications: She concluded that she will pick three candidates from each category and conduct

page, her phone

was

Ivy

Theresa was

Tim great and you?"

Theresa replied. “Sorry I didn't call you back as planned, I already

I didn't know. When did you

I left together Theresa said with a

"Yay Ivy teased.

I wanted us to go hiking so we could bond, he felt bad. At least he realized I was trying to fix us, and

so happy. Wills is such a gentleman," Ivy said, her heart pounding

the best!" Theresa

so happy for

Theresa said. Thank you for

welcome, I'm so glad it worked

I owe you lunch when next I'm around,"

dear," Ivy replied. "Send

Theresa said ending the

work, glad that Theresa's

and placed

"Thank you," Ivy said.