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."

to tell

by the sudden change but

a tight smile.

uncertainly. She couldn't fully understand her stress, but she

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

her and she walked over.

but when they did, they didn't stop

a brow. "All

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

lit up. "My daughter just texted me. She's

seven years," Bethany added with

her heart warming. "I'm so happy for

"When she has free

That's wonderful." Ivy gave them both a smile and turned back to the

her laptop

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

Ivy replied

fluttered

"Hello, ma'am," Jade answered.

how

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"Good, ma'am. And you?"

I haven't called to check in.

several bookings, and the shoot went well. We just wrapped it

over her chest and she sank into the couch. She would never get used

wonderful," she said. "How was

hear the smile in her voice. "You had a visitor this morning. She

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

"Who was it?"

"Aaliyah Salvatore," Jade said.

upright. Aaliyah? Why was she

she say why she wanted to see

she didn't. When I told her you weren't

I didn'

want to give her your number, so

still confused but she replied to Jade. "Alright,

"You're welcome, ma'am."

later." Ivy ended the call and turned to Theresa, who looked

Theresa sighed. "Good."

stomach knotted at Theresa's tone. "How was it? What did

rested her head on Ivy's shoulder. "I don't know why 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. "I... I can't." Ivy took her hand

see such a strong woman so torn, so indecisive. She

I appreciate

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"You're welcome."

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

"There

are,” Uncle Mike said. He and Andrew were in a black suits,