A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 114: Time Stopped Moving.

Silas lifted his head as Ivy entered. His chest squeezed when he saw the shock on her face.

She had to be shocked, he was the one who had fought his way to her room like a savage animal.

He stood up slowly from the bed, training his voice not to sound so pathetic. "I had to see you."

Her shock changed into anger and she dropped her bag on the table. "You have to leave, Silas."

Her tone was harsh. Yet, his heart bled for her attention. Anger was better than being ignored all day.

"I had Detective Spence call you," he said, knowing that was a conversation that would soften her heart.

And it did, because he noticed as her frown disappeared. "Yeah. Thanks. I already linked him up with Geo."

His brow lifted. "Who's Geo?"

"My adopted brother. It's a long story," she said with a sigh and turned to him, the anger returning to her eyes. "What do you want?"

Silas stepped forward, not close enough to touch her, but close enough if he wanted to. And he did want to touch her, but he knew she would reject him, and he couldn't take her rejection any longer.

"I'm sorry," he said softly. "I was a fool to bring Kim into our home."

Ivy looked at him. Her green eyes softened and that melted something inside him. He stepped closer and when she didn't flinch, he grabbed her by her waist and pulled her to him.

His heart fluttered with emotions as he rested his mouth on her hair. "I'm sorry. I'll fix it, give me time."

He felt her shiver when she discovered his arousal. Slowly, he kissed her hair, dropping his needy lips to her forehead.

Something escaped from her lips and she quickly nudged him away.

"You still have to leave," she said, averting her eyes so he wouldn't see the emotions in them.

"I can't go," he told her. "Just let me spend the night with you. The guestroom is uncomfortable, please."

She lifted her head sharply. "The guestroom? I... thought you slept..." she trailed off, her cheeks turning red.

Of course, she had thought he slept in his room with Kim.

said firmly. "I didn't

with Kim," she snapped, her guard up again. “I don't care whatever you do with whoever. I'm just

finished for her. "How can I forget when you remind

God! He loved this stubborn woman, but how the

could tell she was about to send him away. Quickly he asked. "How is the company now? Tim told me he

in her eyes dissolved and was

she cheered. "It was cleaned and the equipment was delivered and arranged.

at her excited tone. "I'm so glad

you." She smiled

can't wait to come see it tomorrow." He reached for her again but she nudged him away. "I will be busy

help you with that. We can do it together. If you want," he quickly

and then

He smiled. "Thank you."

motioning to the door. "I have a

He needed her, physically, sexually. He craved her touch, and just

"Ivy..."

Successfully unlocked!

He wanted to tell

case, but he didn't want to stop her

about the opening party?" he asked instead, knowing talking about her company

12

Time Stopped

closer to the table. "And I like the idea. It's just that I don't have any

can find a theme, and get something done I

theme part. I wanted to invite Sonia because I promised her some shots, and then I decided to celebrate women. You know, Sonia, Ther. Theresa,

way she spoke, the way her voice rose with determination. She looked

empowering women," he said with a nod. "I like it." She

preparation as soon as possible, tomorrow hopefully?" He asked, hoping

nodded and the excitement faded in her

his smile. "Sure," he said, sadness tugging in his chest as he

want to leave, he needed her to console him. "Ivy," he turned, but she had already

running. He pushed the

shower. She wasn't using the tub, and he could see her

the glass open and she

"Silas!"