Chapter 21 " What ? " Ivy whimpered , her knees buckling at Sally's statement . vious to the pain etched across Ivy's face . ou in that , " Sally said , oblivious to " I can imagine the look on Mr. Stone's face when he saw you in Ivy's chest tightened , and for a moment , she thought she might pass out . She stumbled toward the red chair , clutching it for support . " I wonder why Mrs. Stone brought that gown . I tried to say something but she shut me up ." Sally continued .

Ivy could feel a headache forming as she gripped the chair . Her cheeks burned from embarrassment as she recalled Silas's cold voice . Rosie was pure evil - there was no other way to describe her . " I don't think you should give in to Mrs. Stone , " Sally advised , moving closer again . " She's not a good person , and you should give her a taste of her own- Sally froze mid - sentence and hurried out of the room . Startled , Ivy turned to the door - and there stood Rosie .

Ivy's stomach churned with rage . " How dare you , Rosie ! " Rosie gave a scornful laugh . " I warned you , didn't I ? I told you the consequences of marrying Silas . " Her eyes glimmered with malice . Ivy straightened , letting go of the chair . " I don't know what your problem is , but I'm not backing down ! " " Oh , you will , " Rosie said , stepping closer , causing Ivy to turn towards the door . She wasn't going to let Rosie corner her again . " This is just the beginning.

" * Then wait until I tell Silas about this , " Ivy threatened , her voice slightly shaky . Rosie laughed again . " You think Silas would pick you awful Mason Hunter's trash over me ? " Ivy gasped , a blush betraying her defiance . " Oh , I know all about you , " Rosie sneered , her eyes flashing with spite . " My husband told me everything . You were married to Mason . and he divorced you " She divorced him , Ivy thought bitterly , but the truth felt insignificant against Rosie's cruel words .

" You're broke , now you're clinging to Silas to fix your pathetic life ," Roșie continued , approaching Ivy . Ivy grew uneasy , backing further toward the door . Rosie seemed to sense her fear and she fed on it , her voice growing louder and sharper . " I was right afterall . You're just a low life opportunist who needs another marriage to function . What makes you think this marriage will be any different ? You'll ruin this one , too - just like the last ! " Rosie laughed cruelly .

" Face it , Ivy . You're a sad , desperate woman who'd need seven more marriages to finally get it right ." Rosie's taunts struck a nerve , and Ivy surged forward , completely fueled by rage . She shoved Rosie hard , sending her tumbling on her butt . " I won't tolerate your insults ! " Ivy snapped , pointing at her . " Try it again , and you'll- " " Ivy ! " Silas's voice thundered from behind . Ivy stiffened , her heart sinking as she slowly turned to face him .

Rosie ran into Silas's arms , tears streaming down her cheeks . " What have you done ? " Silas demanded , his voice sharp with anger as he consoled Rosie . Ivy scoffed , watching in disbelief as Rosie played the victim . The situation had flipped entirely . " Are you okay ? " Silas asked Rosie , tilting her face to inspect her . " L. I'm … " Rosie stammered , sobbing harder . 10:16 AM Chapter 21 Silas's hazel eyes burned with fury as he turned to Ivy . " You pushed her ?

" Ivy flinched at the look . " She started it , " Ivy whispered , gripping the chair again for support . " She threatened me … " It didn't look like that , " Silas snapped , his teeth clenched . " I saw you push her ! " " Oh , Silas Rosie sniffled . " Don't be mad at Ivy - she didn't mean to shove me . " Ivy's irritation deepened at Rosie's honeyed voice . " You liar ! You- " That's enough ! " Silas roared , interrupting Ivy's protests . " I'm disappointed in you , Ivy .

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" Ivy's cheeks flushed as she fought back tears . She couldn't believe Silas was taking Rosie's side . " Silas . I'm telling the truth . " " I know what I saw ! " he snapped . Ivy countered . " I'm your wife , you should " And Rosie is my sister in - law ! You'll treat her with respect ! " His words stung , pushing out the tears she had held back . Silas looked away . unmoved by Ivy's tears . " The shoot is over , and so is lunch .

Get out of that filthy dress , " he hissed before helping Rosie straighten up . " I'm so sorry , Rosie . " e even Ivy stood motionless , humiliated and betrayed , as Silas held Rosie . The scene churned her stomach , and Silas's ignorance stung more . Then suddenly , anger surged when Rosie casted a sneer at Ivy as she left the room in Silas's arms . " That bitch , " Ivy muttered , wiping her tears . She couldn't believe Rosie had played the victim so freaking well .

Ivy looked into the mirror , cleaning her eyes . Even though Silas had humiliated her in front of the whole team , she wouldn't go out there looking like someone who needed their pity . Her gaze fell on the blue sapphire necklace , and she shoved it away , resentment boiling within her . She changed into her yellow gown , discarding the red one . With her head held high , she left the room . As expected , the murmurs of staff followed her , but she ignored them .

At the reception area , Bud was waiting . He waved when he saw her . " Mr. Stone asked me to take you home ." e emotions . Ivy's cheeks burned as she followed Bud silently . Silas's absence broke her heart further , but she refused to give in to the Back at the house , she ran straight to her room , shutting the door behind her . She was done with this stupid marriage . If Silas was going to pick Rosie over her , he could as well marry her .

She packed her box of photography equipment , ready to go back to Aunt May's house when a sudden knock interrupted her . " Not now , Monica , " she called out Open the door . " The response was firm - and it wasn't not a plea . She marched to the door , her box in her hand . She fully intended to brush past Silas . But he blocked her path . " Where do you think you're going ? " he demanded . " Away . I'm done ! " Ivy spat , pulling away from him .

" You can't leave the marriage , " he shot back . " Why ? I've had enough of you and Rosie ! I'm donel " she snapped , anger surging in her chest . " Tl sue you ! " he threatened , but she caught the fear beneath his words . " Go ahead - sue mel " she retorted , pulling herself free . As she turned to leave , Silas grabbed her arm , causing her box to crash to the floor . Before she could react , he pulled her close and kissed her .

Ivy fought his kiss , her defiance evident , but slowly she melted into his arms . His tongue teased her parted lips , delving deeper , igniting fire within her . 10 16 AM Chapter 21 He tightened his grip , pressing his hardness against her stomach , weakening her . She responded , her nipples hardened , her anger completely gone . Silas's hand slid down to her waist , and Ivy clung to him , captured in a web of passion . As his kiss deepened , one hand held her in place .

the other slipped beneath her gown searching between her thighs . When his fingers found her opening , a moan escaped her lips , her body trembled under his touch . Her mind went completely blank , sizzling with desire . Her knees buckled as she spread her legs in surrender . " Touch me , Silas , " she whispered , too consumed by the moment to feel any shame . He didn't hesitate . He rocked his arousal against her stomach . Shifting her pants , he slid his fingers inside her . 色