Chapter 44 Ivy marched into her room and bolted the door carefully behind her. She threw her bag on the bed, and the Cartier wristwatch and diamond necklace slipped out and fell on the floor. What was wrong with her? Why couldn’t she just control her emotions? And why the hell was Silas nonchalant about … Read more
Chapter 43 “We’re busy here,” Silas said, without looking at the door. e 0 4 He shielded Aaliyah’s face with his body, so that whoever it was wouldn’t know she was crying. When the newcomer didn’t leave, Silas turned, slightly annoyed–until he saw it was Ivy. “Ivy. I didn’t know it was you.” Ivy paused … Read more
Chapter 42 0 6 10 +28 Ivy bit her lip as she assessed herself in the mirror. The anger inside her had been replaced by shame and self–disapproval. “Why would you do that?” she muttered to her reflection, seeing the pink flush of embarrassment on her cheeks. She had allowed her unprovoked jealousy to push … Read more
Chapter 41 Chapter 41 “What do you mean dated my husband before?” Ivy asked, aware of the heat on her cheeks and the panic in her voice. God, she sounded so stupid. “Dated, you know. Smashed. They were an item–they fucked,” Sally explained, oblivious of the pain building in Ivy’s chest. Ivy tried to act … Read more
Chapter 40 After that awkward breakfast with Silas, Ivy made her way upstairs to prepare for the photoshoot. She was barely up when Monica called her. “Yes?” Ivy turned toward Monica’s voice. “Please, I need a favor from you,” Monica said, sounding out of breath. Ivy’s stomach churned. “What is it?” “I need your account … Read more
Chapter 39 With a heavy heart, Silas made his way home. He remembered he’d told Jvy to wait up, but unable to face her, he went straight to his room and fell asleep–or at least tried to. The next morning, he woke up feeling better, yet regret lingered beneath. He still felt guilty for yelling … Read more
Chapter 38 “What happened?” Silas asked as he stepped into his brother’s office. There were two unfamiliar men sitting there with Thomas and Wade. “Mason bloody Hunter happened,” Thomas replied, a frown etched on his face. “We don’t know that yet,” Wade interjected. Silas took the empty chair next to Wade. “I’m so confused about … Read more
Chapter 37 “What? Killed Martha?” Ivy heard the panic in her voice. “Yes!” Cheryl yelled again. “You used to be kind and… adorable, but now you’re so bitter and evil!” Ivy didn’t like the words Cheryl was using to describe her, but she refused to react. She kept her cool despite her racing heart. “Is … Read more
Chapter 36 “What was that?” Ivy muttered to herself as soon as she was back in the room. This time, she remembered to lock the door and double- checked it before heading to her bed. Kicking off her heels, she sank into the mattress. The boxes of clothes were now on the floor beside her … Read more
Chapter 35 “What?” Ivy’s voice broke. “Don’t pretend you’re enjoying this marriage,” Silas said, settling into the couch. “You’ve been sabotaging it from the start.” His voice softened–more than he intended. “I get that it’s not what you wanted, but please… my brother’s reputation is on the line.” Ivy sighed loudly. From the corner of … Read more