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 tell

sudden change but recovered quickly.

tight smile. "Alright." Then she walked

uncertainly. She couldn't fully understand

grabbed her laptop, and headed back downstairs. As she was about to re-enter

stirred in her and

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

a

we're good.

nodded, her face lit up. "My daughter

Bethany

"I'm so happy for you, Monica." She reached

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

both a smile and turned back

her laptop on the

said, standing. "Then I'll get some work

Ivy replied without looking

and dialed Jade. Her heart fluttered with excitement. She still couldn't believe she was a CEO-a

"Hello, ma'am," Jade answered.

how

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"Good, ma'am. And you?"

thanks. Sorry I haven't called to check in. I hope everything's

problems at all, ma'am. We've had several bookings, and the shoot went well. We just wrapped

chest and she sank into the

wonderful," she said. "How

in her voice. "You had a visitor this

as Theresa walked back into the room. She

"Who was it?"

"Aaliyah Salvatore," Jade said.

sat upright. Aaliyah? Why was

say why she wanted to

When I told her you weren't

I didn'

give her your number, so I gave

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

"You're welcome, ma'am."

and turned to Theresa,

Theresa sighed. "Good."

Theresa's tone. "How was it? What did he say?" "Nothing,"

jump to conclusions just yet," Ivy advised gently. "It's not that

the relief on her face. It hurt to see such a strong woman so torn, so indecisive. She wished she could do more than just

Ivy. I appreciate you

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"You're welcome."

stood and returned to her seat. She opened her email, ready to sort through them and look for Aaliyah's message. But before she

"There

were in a black suits, and they looked like they were heading