A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Ivy's breath Etched with

Took a step back

"Oh, you thought | chere to be friendly?? Kim pressed, her eyes shif you Now scram and letfeed my

ich determination. "No, dar

doing it before now

random er make her feel

Her shock doubled and twisted into anger as the watched Kimi set the table She might be Silas's contract wife,

but the wat le regardless, and she would stupid:

"You need to leave," Ivy said calmly, controlling the anger in her chest Kim paused and then turned to her "What

did you say?"

Ivy stepped forward, her voice stronger this t"You need to leave"

Kim laughed as she stirred the bowl with a metal spoon. "You must be joking. I just told you why I'm here here,

you should go."

"Real love?" Ivy sneered, and Kim's brow raised in surprise. "Would someone who truly loved him do what you

did Kim blinked, her voice shaking. What exactly are you talking about?" she stuttered, trying to feign surprise

The shakiness in Kim's voice gave Ivy the urge to continue "Oh con," she said, pulling out achar and sitting

down." You know what I'm talking about, you getting your freak on with Dylan

Kim gasped, dropping the metal spoon on the floor. Her cheeks turned red as she covered her mouth in shock

"How w

how did you know that?"

Ivy chuckled. "If you are truly Silas's real love, would he tellabout you and Dylan? Or have you forgotten

what you did?" she paused, waiting for Kim's response, but when she didn't say anything, Ivy continued. "You

should be happy we made you stay in our house after everything"

Ivy's heart fluttered at the statement. She had just called this place her home. The emotions deepened in her

heart, but because she was angry at Kim, at Silas, she shoved it away

Kim whined, her cheeks growing even redder. "You_how-"

"Just get your stuff and leave Ivy interrupted her. "You're doing too much with the food."

"You can't tell- Kim was interrupted again by the opening of the door as Silas walked in..

Ivy watched as Kim immediately put on the most pitiful look, her eyes suddenly glistening with tears as she

limped over to Silas

"Silas," she said, placing a hand on his chest. "Your wife.. she she trailed off, resting her head there

Ivy's heart plummeted at the sight. For a brief moment, jealousy boiled in her, but it quickly turned it into anger.

Silas held Kim and took her to sit down. "What happened?"

Kim sniffed before she spoke. "I was trying to be nice and appreciative by making you your favorite."

"You didn't have to Silas said softly

The concern in his voice made Ivy's anger increase. She stood up and faced Kim. "Kim dear, | only told you not to

stress yourself. You shouldn't cook looking like she allowed the word linger. "It's not safe"

"That's not what you said, Kim cried. "You don't wanthere and | get it. You are Silas's wife and | have no

intention of breaking you two apart. | was just trying to be nice."

Ivy bit her lip to stop herself from lunging at Kim for her lies. She wasn't trying not to react, but the anger inside

her made it harder to stay composed

Instead, she gave her a tight smile. "It was really nice to put a face to the name. Too bad | won't be seeing you

again, but take care," she said and left the room.

Ivy was pissed but also at the bottom of the emotions was jealousy. Why did she feel like Kim was stealing Silas?

Why did she have the urge to fight her for him? And why the hell did she want Silas to choose?

She shook her head, throwing away the thoughts. She couldn't do this to herself, she couldn't afford to

As she took a step upstairs, she heard Silas's

yn

Successfully unlocked!

She turned, looking at him in the eyes for the first tthat morning. "Good morning," she smiled. "Aren't you

supposed to be eating your favorite food?"

She saw the discomfort in his eyes as he stepped closer. "I am sorry about that." "Of course, flas, she saul drily.

Don't letdisrupt your beautiful meaning" "You can never disrupt my day, you com

The sincerity in his voice, the look in his eyes stined something in the pg of her stomach. Before the emotions

could find their way into her heart, she tumed and went to her room

"What's wrong with you?" she mastered, feeling a blush creep up her face.

She had barely had tto compose herself when the door opened and Silas walked in Quickly, she turned to

the window. determined to hide her expression "Ivy," he said softly, making her shudder. "I messed up by

allowing her to stay. | know I'm sorry"

She didn't answer him, she just stood still

"Baby" he said, moving closer. "You can't keep avoiding me."

Because she knew he would step even closer and try to touch-which she was terrified of at the moment-she

quickly answered him Tm not avoiding you."

"Is that why you gaveattitude all through the night?"

"I don't know, Silas, she said, folding her arms across her chest.

She waited, bracing herself for his embrace, but when he didn't cover, she relaxed

"I have spoken to a detective about what you asked. He's ready when you are." Ivy turned to face him. "You

have?"

"Yes." He smirked, and she realized he had said that just to make her look at him.

A flush crept onto her face when she realized it, but she went along because helping Geo was more important.

"Thank you," she said softly.

"You're welcome, Silas smiled.

She saw the look in his eyes and knew he was about to make a move, so she walked to her bed. She cleared her

throat to steady her nerves. "I will give him a call later today."

"Alright, Ivy."

She nodded, the silence stretching out and making her a little uncomfortable, ".. I'll go through the candidates

list today and set out dates for interviews."

Silas cclose, the intensity in his gaze stirring pleasure inside her. "vy..." he said, reaching for her arms.

Her anger thawed the instant he touched her, and she melted in his arms. He pulled her closer and took her lips

in a deep

kiss.

She wrapped her hands around his neck, welcoming him like a long lost friend. He pressed himself against her

stomach and her knee weakened at her own vulnerability. She moaned against his lips, heat burning between

her legs. Silas pulled away slowly, his hand still on her ass. "I'm sorry. You got so mad you didn't even look at the

gifts | got you." She chuckled. "I completely forgot." "Come," he said, taking her hand and leading her to the

table. "Check them out."

Ivy opened the boxes one after the other, her eyes widened at each thoughtful gift. She brought the laptop to

her chest. Thank you."

He gave a half smile. "You're welcome. When you get back from home," he said,

his hand dropping to her breasts. "Lettreat you to a nice dinner, as a way of saying sorry."

Ivy tilted her head, her nipples already hard from his touch. "I would love that-

She didn't get to finish because Kim barged inside.

"Silas. Please, | need your help!" she sobbed

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