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."

I'm going to tell Hector. Whatever happens,

sudden change but recovered

gave a tight smile.

as Theresa walked away uncertainly. She couldn't fully understand her

about to re-enter the living

her and

but when they did,

a brow. "All

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

up. "My daughter just

Bethany added

said softly, her heart warming. "I'm so happy for you, Monica." She reached out and

"When she has free time, she'll

gave them both a smile and turned back to

her laptop

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

replied

heart fluttered with excitement. She still couldn't believe she was

"Hello, ma'am," Jade answered.

how are

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"Good, ma'am. And you?"

to check in. I hope

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

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

she said. "How was

was great," Jade replied, and Ivy could hear the smile in her voice. "You had a visitor

head just as Theresa walked back into the room. She

"Who was it?"

"Aaliyah Salvatore," Jade said.

sat upright. Aaliyah? Why was she

she say why she wanted to

told her you weren't around, she

I didn'

to give her your number, so

she replied

"You're welcome, ma'am."

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

Theresa sighed. "Good."

tone. "How was it? What did

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 and

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

you, Ivy. I

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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

"There

in a black