A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 201

Chapter 201

Ivy groaned, clenching her fists. "What does she want? Why won't she just leave?"

"I don't know, ma'am," Jade replied meekly. "But she's started to make everyone uncomfortable."

Ivy lifted a brow. "What do you mean by that?"

Jade hesitated. "She brought in a live snake. Says it's her pet."

"What?" Ivy hissed through gritted teeth. "I'm on my way."

"Yes, ma'am," Jade said, relief coloring her tone.

Ivy ended the call and sighed, frustration bubbling inside her. She detested that Elaine Chase was so stubborn.

"Everything good?" Cole asked from behind her.

She turned, quickly fixing her expression. "Yes, just a minor hindrance."

Cole moved closer and gave her a hug. "Aunt May said she's sorry."

Ivy nearly collapsed into his arms-until she registered his words. She stepped away, annoyance boiling in her. "Don't do that."

Cole tilted his head. "Do what?"

"Speak for her," she snapped. "You weren't there. You have no idea what she said."

Cole took a step forward, but she stepped back again. He sighed. "I'm not speaking for her. I'm just apologizing on her behalf."

"Don't do that either," she said, shaking her head. "She can apologize herself if she really means it.”

"See, Ivy, I'm not picking a side. I... understand both of you and 1-”

"You picked a side," she cut in sharply. "You already did, Cole."

He moved closer again. "No, I didn't. I'm just saying I understand how you feel. And I understand Aunt May's decision. You both-"

Ivy was surprised she could feel anger over something that had saddened her only yesterday.

She raised her hand, interrupting Cole again. "I don't want to talk about it. I don't need her apology."

"Alright," Cole said softly. "I apologize for bringing it up."

"Yeah," she muttered, turning toward the door.

"Have a good day," Cole said from behind her, but she ignored him.

"You're not thinking about anything today," she told herself as she stepped outside. "Positive vibes only."

She found Jonathan waiting. "Hey, Jonathan. Thanks for yesterday."

"You're welcome, ma'am," Jonathan replied. "Time for work?"

She nodded. "Yeah."

"Let me go get the car and the others."

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When he left, Ivy sighed. She couldn't believe Aunt May had sent Cole to

wasn't a big deal, like she hadn't hurt

chimed with a message, and she took

was from Silas

you. See you

phone off without replying and tucked it back. Few moments later,

was exhausted. She called Theresa, and when there was

that didn't stop

she said, stepping out of the

spotted Elaine Chase sitting in the reception area, waiting

Ivy said,

Stone," Elaine said, rising

hefty bodyguards. No wonder

coiled around Elaine's wrist. If it hadn't moved, Ivy might've mistaken

you

want to talk," Elaine

“And I already gave you my

took a step closer, the snake hissing softly. "Just try to

a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

was intimidated by the woman's manic expression, but she refused to

should leave, Ms.

expected, Elaine pressed. "You'll have fifty percent of the royalty. From the

anymore. Anger surged through her, and her mouth twisted. "My answer is no!"

eyes flashed with shock then she shrugged. "Well, I hope you

her distance from the snake. "Thank

time before finally leaving,

making sure they were gone before returning to her

murmuring amongst

weird,"

much so," her receptionist said. "She

Persistent. Wouldn't take

hell-bent on involving you, ma'am,"

don't care what happens to anyone

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"Crazy," Jade said.

"Every car should be screened now. I'm

turned

headed into her office, her anger still simmering. She

a story for Elaine Chase to tell,

else.

slumped into her chair and exhaled slowly. "Time

Aaliyah's photos. By evening, she was finally

team, pointing to the small print draft

of her

all for your

"Yes, ma'am," they chorused.

some samples to Aaliyah, then packed up. Just

her office, Silas called.

"Hey," she answered.

he said softly.

she

he replied quickly. "Should

in her chest. She hated that they were speaking like strangers-holding conversation like the first night they

"Yes," she said.

soon," Silas replied, his voice tinged with

to tell him she

But she didn't.

to tell him in

she said

staff goodnight and made her