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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Chapter 201

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

a big deal, like she hadn't hurt

bag tighter. Her phone chimed with a message, and she took it

from Silas

you. See you

tucked it back. Few moments

work until she was exhausted. She called Theresa, and when there was no answer,

didn't stop her from building up

you, Jonathan," she said,

office and spotted Elaine Chase sitting in the reception area,

Ivy said,

Elaine said,

were five hefty bodyguards. No wonder security

If it hadn't moved,

you want?" Ivy

to talk," Elaine smiled. "Harmless

brow creased. “And I

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

a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

manic expression, but she refused to show it- not with her

should leave,

the royalty. From the

the pushing anymore. Anger surged through her, and

shock then she shrugged. "Well, I hope you

door, keeping her distance from the

regarded her for a long time before finally leaving, flanked by her

they were gone before returning

were murmuring

weird," she

much so," her receptionist said. "She was like

Persistent. Wouldn't take

wonder why she's so hell-bent on

what happens to anyone else. As long as they

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"Crazy," Jade said.

security at the gate," Ivy instructed. "Every car should be screened now. I'm tired of having

turned

office, her anger still simmering. She couldn't deny

a story for Elaine Chase to tell,

else.

slumped into her chair and exhaled slowly. "Time to bury all

the next several hours finalizing Aaliyah's photos. By evening,

look?" she asked her team, pointing to the small print draft ready to

one of her photographers

all for your time. Let's go get some

"Yes, ma'am," they chorused.

samples to Aaliyah, then packed up.

her office, Silas called.

"Hey," she answered.

he said softly. "How are

wrapping up work," she said. "We're still

"Should I... come pick

She hated that they were speaking like

"Yes," she said.

you soon," Silas

to tell him she was

But she didn't.

to tell him in

Bye," she said instead,

goodnight and made her way