Chapter 170

Chapter 170

"What do you think of this gate?" Silas asked Bud.

"Looks solid, boss," Bud replied, admiring it.

Silas took a swig from the water bottle in his hand, swirled it in his mouth, and swallowed.

He couldn't deny the fact that he was beginning to get worried. Rosie was targeting everyone, and it scared the hell out of him.

Some of Ivy's staff stepped out to admire the new gate. They spoke softly among themselves, carefully avoiding his gaze.

"I think you should all go home," he said, addressing them. "I'm sure your CEO won't mind you taking the rest of the day off."

"Thank you, sir," they chorused, then returned inside. Shortly after, they came out one after the other before Silas went back into the premises.

"Are we sure nothing was tampered with?" he asked Bud.

"Absolutely, sir," Bud said confidently. "I checked everything."

Silas looked around, trusting Bud's assurance. It would suck for Ivy to later find

out that somewhere in her company was ruined by Rosie.

A chill ran down his back but he shook it away, refusing to give it life.

"All the security guards are in place, sir,” Bud added.

"Alright then," Silas sighed. "I guess it's time to go home."

The drive home was quick, giving him little time to sort his thoughts. As he stepped out of the car, he saw Bailey and Monica walking out of the house.

"Bailey?" His voice rose with surprise.

"Silas Archer Stone," Bailey laughed as she approached him for a hug. She touched his arm and raised a brow. "I thought Thomas was the fitter one."

“He still is,” Silas chuckled, though his chest tightened at the mention of Thomas. "What brings you here?"

"I'm in Cali for work," Bailey said. "I'll be here for a while."

"Well, welcome back. It's good to see you." He hugged her again, "How's Logan?" "He's fine."

"He's expecting a baby with his wife," Monica chimed in quietly, like she wasn't supposed to be in the conversation.

"Congratulations, Grandma," Silas said to Monica, watching her face light up with

pride.

"I'll see you around?" Bailey asked.

"Yeah, definitely. My regards to Aaliyah," he said.

know her girlfriend?" Monica

said simply. "We're

and Bailey briefly exchanged knowing

you

sounding genuinely surprised.

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the

He waved

should say something to Bailey about Aaliyah's plans. But he shook the thought

inside, he headed straight to the bedroom. His heart stopped when he

he dialed her number. His heart pounded with each ring. When

"Where are you, baby?"

still at the hospital," she

"Why? I thought

"I'll tell you everything when I get home. I'm leaving

you good?

"No, love.

curious now, but he took off his shoes and dropped his phone

day for all of them, and he wished he could do something

could start with Thomas. He picked up the phone and

how

sounded far from good. "Can I call you back? I'm

show it. "Alright. Don't forget to-" The call ended

wasn't going to give up on Thomas, no matter the situation. With the

water, his thoughts drifted to Ivy, and he knew she would

help," he murmured

to the bedroom

me the essentials for a home massage and an indoor picnic too." "On it, sir,"

sweatpants, then decided to check in on Aria

her door, she popped her head out without opening

but he could hear

Just checking up on

replied. "Tired, sad,”

heart arching. He decided not

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she sald and closed

deeper into his chest. As he returned to the

Tyler coming in with two

got everything, boss,"

go." He led Tyler to the room and had him set all the boxes on the floor.

sir," Tyler

alone, he sat on the floor and began to unbox the items. There were

them all out, spraying them neatly. When he was satisfied with his arrangement, he

Minutes later she entered.

"Baby?"

"Yes, love."

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