A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 130 A Switch In Tone.

Chapter 130: A Switch In Tone.

"Are you there, ma'am?"

Detective Spence's voice cut through Ivy's thoughts, causing her to jolt. "Yes, yes, detective. Sorry," she said softly. "I... will call him right now."

"Alright, ma'am," Detective Spence said calmly.

"Thank you for your help."

"Okay, ma'am. Take care."

"Bye," she said and ended the call.

Ivy sighed, tapping her temple to calm herself, but despite this, she couldn't help the anger that tightened up her chest.

What was wrong with her father?

He always made everything about himself, and now he had convinced Geoffrey to give up on the search, especially since it had finally yielded results.

She dialed Geoffrey's number and waited for it to ring. She had to convince him again, she understood how conflicted he might be feeling with Patrick forcing his own opinion on him.

But Geo didn't pick up, so she tried again and again. After the fourth ring, which was still unanswered, Ivy felt a knot form in her stomach. She clenched a fist, annoyed that Patrick had scared Geo.

"Screw it!" she scoffed and dialed her father's number.

Almost immediately, Patrick picked up. "Yes." His answer was flat.

"Why don't you let Geo see his family?" she demanded, keeping her voice low.

"And why the hell are you calling?" he hissed, his tone tingling with malice. "I already disowned you. Don't drag Geo down with you in your miserable lonely life. He knows what he wants!"

She scoffed, not even offended by his tone because she had expected it. "I was telling Geo how to do what was right." He chuckled dryly, and she could imagine the frown on his face. "Since when do you know what's right and wrong? The person that made the same awful mistake twice?"

Ivy hissed, refusing to let his jab sting. "This has nothing to do with me. We're talking about Geo and his family."

"I am his family!" Patrick snapped. "And he's okay with me and Cole."

Ivy's mouth twisted into a frown. "Yes, but he does have a real family and he needs to know them, the same way they need to know him. Stop being selfish, it's not about you!"

"The next time you call me or Geo, I will have you arrested!" Patrick snapped, a mixture of anger and threat in his voice." Fuck off!" Then he ended the call.

Ivy groaned, punching the air. "God damn!"

She tightened her lip together, trying to contain her frustration. "It's not over," she muttered, convincing herself.

far from over. If anything, Patrick just gave her more reason to push, and she'll do everything in

exhaled slowly and then dialed Geoffrey's number again. When he didn't pick up,

you must be feeling, and I understand. But don't give up now.

it and adjusted her hair before returning back to the room. As she was about to enter, the brown door

enough for the loyalty," Wills scoffed as he

"I hope the money lasts you a lifetime," she

hissed, turning to open the door,

said, her heart pounding with hurt as she moved closer to her. "It's over now," she said softly, kissing Theresa on

her, her body shaking from the impact of

a hand through Theresa's hair. "You did well,

straightened up. "I'm not angry at all. I'm... just relieved." She took a tissue from

A Switch

said

stood up. "Thank you, Ivy," she said and turned to

up as well. "Do

to the door. Ivy waved at Janice, who waved

get drunk tonight," Theresa said cheerfully,

deserve it,"

a moment, before she looked away. "Are you okay?" Ivy asked,

with a tight smile. "I just can't

going to spend the night with you." Theresa shook her head. "No, I can't do that to you, Ivy. You have an

can start

"But you-"

me back to my office, I'll back my things and I'm coming with

in Theresa's

welcome, love." Ivy

her office and Ivy got all her things. She texted

to see how

said, dropping her bag on

is

to the pile at the entrance which Ivy didn't see at

heart fluttered. "It's

something to eat," Theresa said, already walking towards

followed her and was shown around. They ordered pizza

side by side on the

work. She didn't bring

think this is better," she said, adjusting

and only this black gown

Theresa said observing the outfit. "And we're

"I guess

"Yes."

had suggested and afterwards, she drove Ivy to her office. "Thank you T," Ivy said as

of the car.