A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 91: A Tipsy Ivy.

Ivy was stunned by Rosie's unexpected statement, but the held about her announcing her miscarriage

Understandable

Guilt filled her and somehow she couldn't let it slide, no she tried

again. "I'm truly som

"Just enjoy the evening Rosie interrupted again. Her eyes flashed with anger and closer that Husband

Ivy nodded and gave up. She was going to try another tthe was going to beg Pose unnt she was forgoes

Slas's thighs met hers under the table and the jerked Her legs tightened, and her guilt maited

ath

He chuckled, a mischievous look in his eyes as he leaned closer have to say though, not that I'm judging

other imaging bu wondered what you saw in Mason"

Ivy laughed at the unexpected question. "Oh Lord. Ive been asking myself that lately"

Silas chuckled again. "How did you survive a man with such a big ego"

Ivy shrugged. "I don't even know, and really | don't care

And it was the truth. She didn't give two cents about what Mason was doing anymore

Silas smiled at her. Im proud of you though"

Her cheeks bumed as she smiled. "Thank you."

"Well, let's just hope-"

Suddenly, Silas was interrupted as Cheryl appeared on their table, her eyes blazing with anger and she was

frowning

"You can't stop ruining everything?" she snapped, pointing at Ivy, though she wasn't shouting "You showed up

and everything worsened,"

"How about you go hand rest?" Silas said, standing up from his chair. "it is a long night, and it's way past

your bettine

"I'm here to support my man. You don't get to tellwhat to do? Cheryl snapped again, louder this time,

diverting her anger to Silas.

Sguests were already looking and murmuring among themselves at Cheryl's outburst.

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Silas's eyes narrowed. "You better leave before | have the security throw you out." "And take your darling fiance

along," Ivy smirked, adding to the jab.

"You witch!" Cheryl shouted. This time, everybody was looking at them. "I hate your guts! You deserve to rot-

She was cut off as Silas signaled to the bodyguards, who immediately dragged Cheryl out of the hal

"I hope you rot in hell, Ivy!" Cheryl called as she was escorted out of the hall.

"| apologize for that. Let's carry on," Silas addressed everyone as he sat back down.

Ivy's heart swelled with pride at his defense, but beneath the pride was the fear of the media. They had cto

the event to control the narrative, not to further complicate their reputation

"That was intense, Silas laughed.

"I know for sure the media would make it worse," she said, admitting her f fear

"Hey" Silas murmured, placing a hand on hers. "Let them say whatever, at least they know you defend yourself.

I'm very sure if we weren't in public you would have tackled her more than this."

Ivy laughed. "I guess."

1 know I'm right," he teased

She laughed again, happy that he could turn her worry around, but when her eyes drifted to Rosie, the glare on

Rosie's face removed the smile on hers.

She shifted in her chair, aware of Rosie's disapproval

"Who was that?" Thomas asked, leaning forwar

"Mason's fiancee" Sias replied.

Successfully unlocked!

Rosie's eyes widened, her scowl disappearing. "I didn't know he had a pregnant fiancee."

"What's she doing here with that heavy stomach?" Thomas asked, sounding genuinely concerned

Before there was a response, a loud voice addressed the quests.

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"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen’

Ivy straightened up, avoiding Rosie's eyes as her eyes found the speaker on the podium ahead

"Welcto a splendid night where we honor an extraordinary visionary, a remarkable woman, Michelle Fry for

her excellent contribution to the environment of California." The man in the white suit said. The audience

applauded and

"Tonight, through your generosity, we'll also ctogether to support and keep the Michelle Fry dream atre so

continue to create opportunities where we can transform communities, inspire investors, and real estate

innovators to provide a brighter future. This is more than a gala. This is a movement, and we welcyou to

change

Applause filled the room just as drinks were served. Sidas took four glasses, pushed two towards lyy, and kept

the rest to himself

"To loosened up," he winked

Ivy smiled as she sipped on one of the glasses. From the corner of her eye, she saw Rosie adjust her chair, going

closer to her husband and far from by

The action hurt, but the alcohol in her system didnt let her dwell on it. She finished one glass and winked at Slas

He chuckled, sipping his own glass. He grimaced at the taste and Ivy laughed Her heart tugged with emotion as

she watched Silas's silly expression. Maybe it was the way he had been defending her, or maybe it was simply

the alcohol in her system, but Ivy found herself admiring him.

"What?" he asked.

"Nothing" she smiled as she looked away

She could feel the heat between her legs, but still couldn't stop herself from blushing hard. When Silas's thigh

touched hers again, she bit her lip to stop a moan from slipping out. Unable to control her emotions, she stood

up abruptly

Silas's brow lifted. "Where are you going?"

"The restroom" she replied, avoiding his eyes.

Ivy walked to the end of the room, this time, a woman was addressing the audience. She saw the restroom sign

from afar and made her way there. She was about to go in when a voice stopped her.

"hy?"

She turned her eyes widened with surprise and then indifference. "Tina" she said

flatly.

"Oh, Ivy. You look good," Tina said, her eyes darting all over her outfit.

"Thank you," she said, turning to leave.

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"I'm sorry." Tina blurted out before she could leave.

Ivy frowned. "About what Tina? The fact that you firedwhen you knew | had

nothing else? Or the part that Cheryl paid you to do it?"

Tina's cheeks colored. Tm sorry, Ivy. | was ignorant, and stupid."

Ivy didn't want to hear any of her sloppy apologies. "Bye, Tina," she said, making

her way to the restroom.

In there, anger had tightened her chest, yet she could still feel a pool of heat between her legs. She dabbed her

face with water, inhaling and exhaling, hoping it would steady her

After a moment, she dried her face keeping her makeup intact, and returned to the hall.

When she made her way to her seat, she noticed that Silas was on his second drink.

"You good?" he whispered.

She nodded, reaching for her own second drink. The alcohol didn't help at all, because all her subsided nerves

crushing back. But she held them in place, trying her best to control them.

By the tthe event ended, Ivy was already tipsy, and her legs wobbled as she stood.

"Take it easy" Silas said, helping her up.

"I hope you enjoyed the night?" Thomas asked, helping Rosie too.

Silas answered and Thomas said they should take pictures, then there was a

flash and she felt Silas's hand on h guiding her through it all.

Ivy felt as the alcohol deepened her heat and soon found herself in the car with

Silas.

He asked her something, but she couldn't make out the word. All sh

saw was his beautiful face.

Driven by passion, by alcohol, and unable to control herself, Ivy suddenly reached

for Silas's hand, shoving it under her red

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