A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 158: Next Sinister Moves.

When Silas and Thomas left the house, Ivy followed Theresa and Aria into the living

room.

"I hate this feeling," Aria groaned as she sank into the couch. "I hate that now we have to watch over our shoulders."

Ivy's stomach churned at the statement. She hated it too, but she was too chicken to admit it. She hated that Rosie was out there, free and unseen. She hated that after everything, Rosie still got away. And most of all, she hated that they were all spooked, uneasy, as if anticipating Rosie's next sinister moves.

"Who do you think helped her get away?" Theresa asked, resting her hands on her stomach.

"Who knows?" Ivy shrugged.

"She was capable of so much evil. I'm sure it was easy for her," Aria scoffed. "She probably paid someone to help her out."

"Or worse," Theresa added, "she's working with a police officer."

The room went silent at that. Ivy could feel the fear radiating from all of them.

She didn't doubt that it was possible, Rosie was that sinister.

"Now we have to be on the lookout. She might be out for blood," Aria said, crossing her legs.

Theresa's mouth twisted. "And why would she be? She's probably on the run, hiding from us."

"Or planning her next move," Aria countered, tilting her head. "She hates us. She's probably seeking revenge."

"I don't think she would come looking for us," Ivy said, shifting on the couch. "She escaped from the police. The last thing she wants is to get close to us."

The room went silent again, and Ivy pursed her lips. Her heart tightened as the realization settled inside her.

She didn't believe her own words.

Rosie could actually come after them.

Deep down, she knew Aria was right. And from the expression on Theresa's face, she knew Theresa believed it too.

But neither of them wanted to admit it. Because admitting that Rosie was coming after them meant accepting that thSuccessfully unlocked! s in danger.

Theresa exhaled and stood up. "I want to get my phone and check in with work."

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Ivy remembered she had work to check as well. "I should too."

"Don't leave me alone, guys," Aria pleaded. "Let's hang out here."

"I'll bring my laptop down," Ivy offered.

"Okay, I'll come back too," Theresa said.

They both left Aria in the living room and walked into the hallway. Once they were alone, Theresa turned to Ivy."

going to

sudden change but recovered quickly. "I think that's a good

a tight smile. "Alright." Then

sighed, watching as Theresa walked away uncertainly. She couldn't

and headed back downstairs. As she was about to re-enter the living room,

in her and

notice her at first, but when they did, they didn't stop

raised a brow.

first. "Yes, we're good. It's all

"My daughter just texted me.

Bethany

warming. "I'm so happy for

you, Ivy." Monica's smile deepened. "When she has free

them both a smile and turned

set her laptop on the table and unlocked

have my bath," Aria said, standing. "Then I'll

replied without

Jade. Her heart fluttered with excitement. She still couldn't

"Hello, ma'am," Jade answered.

how are

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"Good, ma'am. And you?"

haven't called to check in. I

bookings, and the shoot went well. We

her chest and she sank into the couch. She would never get used to being in

wonderful," she said. "How

smile in her voice. "You had a

just as Theresa walked back into the room. She was now wearing a white blouse

"Who was it?"

"Aaliyah Salvatore," Jade said.

Why was

she say why she wanted

told her you weren't around, she

I didn'

to give her your number, so I gave her your

was still confused but she replied

"You're welcome, ma'am."

the call and turned

Theresa sighed. "Good."

at Theresa's tone. "How was it? What did he say?" "Nothing," Theresa murmured. "I... couldn't tell

I'm suddenly scared.” “You're overthinking it. Don't jump to conclusions just yet," Ivy advised gently. "It's not that easy, Ivy. You know..." She sat upright, her voice cracking.

such a strong woman so

Ivy. I appreciate you so

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"You're welcome."

and returned to her seat. She opened her email, ready to sort through them and look for Aaliyah's message. But before she could start, the door opened and Uncle Mike and

"There

in a black suits, and they looked like