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 hugging Aaliyah Salvatore ? Ivy didn't have answers , but she was dying for them . She moved to the contents on the floor and picked them . She then placed them on the table .

She was taking off her shoes when there was a knock at the door . " Yes ? " she called , moving closer . " It's Monica . Mr. Stone wants to see you in his room . He says it's urgent , " Monica said from the other side . " Alright , I'm coming , " she replied , and waited until she heard Monica shuffle away . What was Silas up to now ? She didn't know , but she was curious . She wore her furry slippers and made her way to his room . J She was about to knock when Silas called . " Come in .

" She stepped inside and her breath caught . Silas was shirtless , bent over his table . His muscles glistened , golden , hard and defined . When he turned to face her , she found herself licking her lips , admiring him . " Sorry to call you like that . I know you're tired ," he said , unaware of the tension in her heart and the heat between her legs . " But something important came up .

" Despite the seriousness in his tone and the frown creased on his forehead , Ivy couldn't stop herself from blushing . " Yes … uh … " she stuttered , unable to compose herself . Silas left the table and walked to his bed . " Mason Hunter is suing you . " The statement hit her like a ton of bricks . " What ? … Why ? " she stuttered again , this time out of shock . Silas peeled off his shoes one after the other . " He claims you assaulted his mother .

He's suing for twenty million dollars . " Ivy gasped . " That bastard ! " " I know , " Silas said calmly . " That's why I wanted to tell you before you found it on the news ." Ivy could feel the anger stir in her chest . " That bastard , " she repeated . " He won't pay my money , yet he's suing me for the exact amount ? " Silas tilted his head . " I didn't know he was that bold ." " He's insane ! " she snapped , and began to pace back and forth .

" Hey, " Silas walked up to her , gently holding her in place . " I don't want you to worry . I have it under control . " Ivy shivered at his touch , but avoided his eyes . " What's the plan ? " Silas dropped his hand and stepped back . " You have an interview scheduled for tomorrow initially , I think we'll just address it all together . " Ivy pressed her lips together , trying to contain her frustration . She touched her forehead . " I can't believe Mason would do this . " " And he's wrong .

" Silas said assuringly , returning to his bed . She frowned . " What do you mean ? " " Mason's claim is false . He says you hurt his mother , but we both know Monica did , " he explained . Relief ran through Ivy temporarily , but it was quickly replaced by worry . " What would happen to Monica ? What would he do to her ? " 1/3 11:54 AM Chapter 44 " Hey , hey , " Silas said softly , approaching her again . " Monica is safe . Mason is not after her .

" His voice was soothing , and when he held her arms , Ivy calmed down . She stared in his hazel eyes and watched as they glimmered with something that both intrigued and terrified her . Silas pulled her closer , and when her stomach touched the bulge in his trousers , she flinched out of his embrace . " Thank … thank you for looking out , " she said , trying to regain control of the situation . Silas didn't reply . Instead , he stepped forward , his eyes burning with desire .

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" Dear Ivy , " he called softly . His seductive tone made her cheeks burn . For a moment , she let him hold her . For a moment , she let his lips brush her forehead . For a moment , she rested her head on his bare chest , tracing his muscles with the tip of her finger . God , it was tempting to pretend that this was something - he was tempting ! But Ivy knew better than to be carried away by wishful thinking and hopeless desires .

She slipped out of his clasp , watching as the light in his eyes faded off . " Uhmm , we have a long day ahead tomorrow ." Silas paused , then he nodded . " Yes , yes . " His tone carried an unconcealed disappointment . Ivy felt pity at his expression , but before she gave into it , she turned towards the door . " See you tomorrow . " " Goodnight ," he muttered sadly . Ivy sighed once she was in the hallway . Her heart tugged with desire , yet common sense cautioned her .

She knew what Silas wanted , but right now , it was diluted with several other things - and people . She remembered the way he'd touched Aaliyah and that was enough to propel her to her room . She bolted the door , took a quick bath , and settled in bed . She waited hours for sleep , her mind filled with images of Aaliyah nestled in Silas's arms and then Silas - hot , shirtless and tempting . Next thing she knew , it was morning and she didn't remember sleeping .

Though when she woke up , she realized she'd slept well . It was when she dressed up and went downstairs did she know it was late morning . Silas was seated in the living room , his eyes fixed on the laptop in front of him . He glanced up as she entered . " Hey , " he greeted . " How are you ? " " Good ," she replied . " What time is it ? " Silas squinted at his screen . " Ten minutes past twelve . " " I had no idea it was this late , " she said .

" I didn't want to disturb you , " he confessed . " Figured you needed the rest after yesterday . " The way he said ' yesterday ' made her cheeks heat . She nodded . " Thank you . " " You're welcome , " he smiled . " Go meet Bethany for breakfast - brunch , then we'll get ready , Cool ? " She nodded again . " Cool . " Ivy made her way to the kitchen as directed by a maid . She found Bethany who served her a quick bowl of smoothie . Ivy devoured her plate and got fully dressed .

Silas was waiting for her at the base of the stairs when she descended . " Looking beautiful as always , " he teased . She blushed . " Thank you . " " Ready ? " he asked , helping her down . The car was ready when they got outside , and the ride to the venue was silent and quick . When Victor entered the gated premise , Silas turned to face her . 2/3 11:54 AM Chapter 44 " My team would prepare you for the interview , so you have nothing to worry about ," he told her .

" Alright , " Ivy nodded her understanding . Then his expression turned serious . " Aaliyah is still in charge of your outfit for today , " he said . Before she could protest , he added . " There's nothing going on between us . She needs this job . I hope you can understand that . " Ivy's argument died on her lips as she nodded slowly . There was something in his tone when he spoke about Aaliyah , something protective , and it made her jealous .

" You've got this , " he smiled at her as he pushed the door open . Ivy stepped out , a lump formed in her throat as tears pricked the corner of her eyes . Why was Aaliyah here again ? Why was Silas so protective of her ? The lack of answers stung , and as she made her way into the building , she was determined to find answers . 3/3