Chapter 34 “What do you think about your new marriage?” -Were you seeing Silas Stone before your divorce?” “Why did you hit your ex–mother–in–law?” “Any comment on Thomas Stone?” Ivy pushed through the horde of reporters outside Laurent Bridal Store, with the help of Bud and a few security guards. The loud wail of an … Read more
Chapter 33 Silas strode into his office, anger simmering in his chest. By the time he reached the reception, most of the alcohol in his system had cleared Mrs. Harris stood up when he opened the door. “Mr. Stone,” she said, her tone quaking with regret. “I tried to stop him, sir, but he wouldn’t … Read more
Chapter 32 0 Ivy shifted in her seat, turning toward them, doing her best to hide her discomfort. “Hi, Vivian. Hello, Martha,” Ivy said cautiously. “How are you doing?” Vivian stepped forward, smiling politely. “Good. It’s been awhile, Ivy. How’ve you-” Martha cut Vivian off, shoving her aside gently. “You still didn’t answer me, what … Read more
Chapter 31 Chapter 31 When Silas left the room, Ivy quickly bolted the door behind him. She had scolded herself for leaving the door open, only to repeat the mistake. She sat on the bed, touching her face in disbelief. God, the look on Silas’s face had scared and thrilled her. For a moment, she … Read more
Chapter 30 Ivy gasped, stepping back as if Silas was a wild animal about to pounce. And maybe he was—because deep down, he couldn’t deny the primal urge to ravish her. “You…. need to leave,” she said firmly, though her voice wobbled, and her cheeks turned scarlet. Silas lingered by the door, letting his gaze … Read more
Chapter 29 “Three days?” Ivy gasped. “But… that’s too soon,” she said, hearing the shock in her tone. “The earlier, the better,” Wade replied. “We need to counter Mason’s accusations as soon as possible.” Ivy bit her lip, glancing at Silas, who remained silent. She had expected him to share his plans, especially after he’d … Read more
Chapter 28 “What the hell!” Ivy yelled, lunging at Rosie, but Silas caught her just in time. “Why would you do that?” “That’s for not respecting your marriage to Silas,” Rosie said, her eyes glinting with amusement. Ivy knew Rosie destroying the phone had nothing to do with her marriage to Silas. Rosie just didn’t … Read more
Chapter 27 “Right, Silas?” “Huh?” Silas broke out of his thoughts and turned to his brother. “Sorry, I didn’t get that,” he said, reaching for his coffee. His mind had been elsewhere, occupied with Ivy’s behavior this morning. Why was she acting this way? He couldn’t help but think maybe it had to do with … Read more
Chapter 26 Ivy watched as color spread across Rosie’s face. For a fleeting moment, her brown eyes widened. “Oh, that was… just an honest mistake,” Rosie said dismissively, attempting to mask her shock. Ivy wanted to press the conversation further, but she knew it would only hurt Silas. “Yeah,” she murmured, dropping it. Thankfully, the … Read more
Chapter 25 “What’s wrong! Are you okay?” Ivy asked, noticing the change in Silas’s demeanor. It was the umpteenth time she had asked that question, surprising herself by her sudden concern for him, She told herself it was because she knew her own mood shifted the instant she saw Mason and Cheryl, but deep down, … Read more