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 for a moment , her eyes widened . " Yes … " " Give us a moment , please . Aaliyah is gathering herself , " he said .

Ivy hesitated , then nodded briefly before leaving the room . Once she was out , Aaliyah lifted her head . Her tears had stained his white shirt . " I hope that wasn't weird , " she sniffed , her voice hoarse from crying . " What ? " he asked , puzzled . " Me crying in your arms , your wife walking in ." " Oh , Ivy's cool , " he smiled . " She'd never think anything weird . So , what's the plan now ? he asked , picking up from where they stopped .

" I don't know ," Aaliyah said , dabbing her eyes with the tissue in her hand . Silas watched her , sympathy churning inside him . " You'll have to say something eventually . " " I have tried , countlessly - indirectly , but you know , it's the same - dismissals , threats ." Silas smiled , watching as she blew her nose daintily . Their friendship had blossomed barely three months after they broke up .

They might have been a terrible match as a couple , but they were super compatible as friends . " Thanks again for the job . I really appreciate it . " She gave him a shaky smile . " You're welcome , " he replied warmly . " You know I'm here for you . When you decide to tell your parents , let me help ." " It's not that easy , Silas , " Aaliyah said , squeezing the tissue and disposing it . " You're an independent man . I'm not - at least , not yet .

" Her mouth pressed in a thin line, and he suspected she was going to cry again . Silas pulled her closer , rubbing a hand around her back . " It's okay . You'll get through this . " " I really hope so ," she whispered . Then she pulled back abruptly . " You can't tell anyone , Silas ." Her intensity took him by surprise . " Of course . " " I mean it , " she said , her eyes turned serious . " Words can't get out about it .

Not even to your wife ." He hadn't told Ivy anything deep about himself so it was easy to accept Aaliyah's request . " Definitely ma'am ." " Thank you , " she said , her expression softened . She walked to her bag and pulled out another tissue , this time to wipe the tear stains on his shirt . " I can't let anyone know I cried , " she teased . Silas chuckled . " I doubt people would believe a whole Aaliyah Salvatore cried . " She hit him playfully and finished wiping .

" Alright done , " she smiled . " Now leave , let me adjust my makeup . " " Take care , Aaliyah , " Silas smiled . " I appreciate you , " she murmured . Silas left Aaliyah in the room and was about to look for Ivy when his phone rang . He brought it out of his pocket and saw it was Thomas calling . 1/3 +28 Chapter 43 He walked into a nearby empty room before answering . " Hello . " " Hey , Si . How are you ? " Thomas said . " I'm good . You ? " " Good too , " Thomas replied , hesitating .

" I'm sorry about yesterday . " " Yeah . It's okay , " Silas said calmly . " I'm sorry for talking about Ivy like that , " Thomas mumbled . " I got so stressed with everything going on . " Silas heard the sincerity in his brother's voice and sighed . " I understand you . It's okay , really . How are you holding up ? " " Terrible , " Thomas admitted . " Wade sent Sonia Raj an official request to access the leaked information , but there's no response yet .

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" " I'm sure she'll respond soon , " Silas replied assuringly . Thomas paused again before asking . " How's Ivy ? " " Good . We just finished our photoshoot some moments ago ," Silas explained . " Oh great , " Thomas sounded pleased . " Has she released her statement yet ? " Shoot ! Silas had completely forgotten that Ivy still had to release a statement to debunk Mason's claim . " No , she hasn't . Thank you for reminding me . I'll inform Rachel . We'll probably handle it tomorrow .

" " Alright then ," Thomas said softly . " As an apology , I'd like you and Ivy to come to my house for dinner . You know , me , you , her and Rosie . What do you think ? " Silas didn't even have to think about it . " Definitely . " " Great ! " Thomas exclaimed . " Is 8pm cool ? " " Yes , " Silas smiled . " Alright then . See you tomorrow , " Thomas said . " Yeah . Bye . " He hung up .

Before Silas forgot again , he quickly texted Rachel telling her to arrange an interview for Ivy's public statement . When he was done , he pocketed his phone , stepped out , and began searching for Ivy . When he couldn't find her , he just assumed she'd gone to wait in his car . He found her there , pressing her phone . " Ivy . " Silas called . She looked up . " You didn't tell me you were coming to the car . " " Yeah , " she replied emotionlessly . He overlooked her flat response .

" Let's go home , " he told Victor , who started the car . Ivy said nothing , her eyes glued on her phone . He sat still , waiting and watching until he couldn't stand her silent treatment anymore . " Is something wrong ? You've been acting weird all day ." " Have I ? " she asked without looking up . He sank into his chair , confusion fuming inside him . He sighed when he noticed she'd removed the Cartier wristwatch and diamond necklace .

If there was one thing he knew about her , it was that whenever he offended her , she'd reject his gifts . But what had he done this time ? He racked his brain , trying to think of his mistake , but nothing came up . " Did somebody offend you ? " he asked . She huffed . 2/3 +28 Chapter 43 Her attitude annoyed him . " Forget about it then ." She turned away , he turned too , annoyed by her silence , but still puzzled . " It was the hug in the room , " she finally said softly . He turned to her .

" What hug ? " " You and Aaliyah , " she frowned . " Oh that , " he breathed . " It was just a hug . I was consoling her . She- " He stopped , remembering his promise to Aaliyah . Ivy waited for him to continue , and when he didn't , she said , " Okay . " Visibly angry . " I was consoling a friend , " he said , and then a thought crossed his mind . " Are you jealous ? Did you think I have something with Aaliyah ? " " What ? No ! " Her denial was swift .

Despite her firm voice , she was blushing hard . " Don't flatter yourself . What … if someone else had walked in ? They'd instantly know this marriage is fake ." Silas wanted to laugh out loud . She was lying , and for some inexplicable reason , the thought gladdened his heart . " Alright ," he chuckled , deciding not to push it . " Thank you for looking out for us ." She nodded , turning away . After a moment , Silas spoke again . " So , have you picked a travel destination ?

" Ivy ignored him , crossing her legs . He looked at her and shook his head . She was being stubborn as usual . " Well , if you don't pick a destination , I'll pick for you , " he teased , hoping it will get her to talk . Still , she said nothing . He gave up . " You have an interview tomorrow and then dinner with Thomas and Rosie . " " Time ? " she finally asked . " In the morning , " he replied just as Victor pulled into the premises .

Ivy left the car , and without another word , disappeared inside . Silas watched as she marched , alighting from the car too . His phone rang and he reached for it . " Hello Thomas . " " I think it's time we fuck Mason up ! " Thomas's voice was hard and it terrified Silas . " What ? What happened ? Thomas hissed . " It's Mason . He's suing Ivy for hurting his mother ! " Silas's heart pounded . Fucking Mason again . 3/3