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."

think I'm going to tell Hector.

slightly surprised by the sudden change but recovered

gave a tight smile. "Alright."

Theresa walked away uncertainly. She couldn't fully understand her stress, but she got

and headed back downstairs. As she was about to re-enter

in her and

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

a

we're good. It's all

"My daughter just texted me. She's

Bethany added with

warming. "I'm so happy for you,

smile deepened. "When

gave them both a smile and

she arrived, she set her laptop on the table

my bath," Aria said, standing. "Then I'll get some work done

replied

up her phone and dialed Jade. Her heart fluttered with excitement. She still couldn't believe she was

"Hello, ma'am," Jade answered.

how

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"Good, ma'am. And you?"

called to check in. I hope

bookings, and the shoot went well.

over her chest and she sank into the

she said. "How

great," Jade replied, and Ivy could hear the smile in her voice. "You had a visitor this morning. She didn't

head just as Theresa walked back into the room. She

"Who was it?"

"Aaliyah Salvatore," Jade said.

upright. Aaliyah? Why was she looking for

she

her you weren't around, she asked how to reach

I didn'

want to give her your number, so I gave her

was still confused but she replied to Jade. "Alright,

"You're welcome, ma'am."

the call and turned to Theresa, who

Theresa sighed. "Good."

tone. "How was it? What did he

it. Don't jump to conclusions just yet," Ivy advised gently. "It's not that easy, Ivy. You know..." She sat upright, her voice

face. It hurt to see such a strong woman so

Ivy. I appreciate you so

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"You're welcome."

ready to sort through them and look for

"There

He and Andrew were in a