Chapter 46 Ivy felt fresh anger rise in her chest as Silas leaned closer to Aaliyah , laughing . She wanted to lunge at them , scream at them , but she remembered Rita's words about reporters around and composed herself . When Silas saw her , he walked over , with Aaliyah following . " Hey , babe , " he said , pressing a small kiss on her lips . Though the kiss was light , it sent a spark through Ivy , and for a split second her anger melted . " Mrs.

Stone , " Aaliyah greeted with a dazzling smile . " Nice to see you again . " Despite the anger in her chest , Ivy forced a smile on her face . " Same here , " She wasn't going to make a scene and embarrass herself . Silas placed his hand on her waist , and her anger faded completely . " How do I look ? " Ivy looked at him . He was dressed in a sharp blue suit with polished Italian shoes . " Great , " she said softly . JAll thanks to Aaliyah ," Silas smiled , gesturing to her .

" She styled me . " " You're welcome again , " Aaliyah replied , revealing her white teeth . Ivy felt her anger returned at the look exchanged between them . They had done something in there ! She could tell . She pulled away from Silas's embrace , catching the frown on his face . Silas cleared his throat and stepped back . " My interview begins soon . I have to go ." Aaliyah nodded .

" Alright then ," " Bye ," Silas waved before walking away , As soon as he was gone , Aaliyah turned to face Ivy , noticing the anger in her eyes . " Let's not fight today , please ," she murmured and headed for the room she and Silas had just left . Ivy followed her quietly . Once she was in the room , her eyes roamed around , searching for anything , any indication that might confirm her suspicions . " Are you okay ? " Aaliyah asked , her voice soft with concern . Ivy stopped herself .

What was she doing ? How had she become this again ? She shook her head , disgusted by her actions . Silas was not Mason , she told herself . Even though they were married , she had no right to care about his sexual activities with other women . " Do you have to sit ? " Aaliyah asked , interrupting her thoughts as she motioned to a chair . Aaliyah's kind gesture filled Ivy with shame . Her cheeks warmed with embarrassment . " I'm sorry , " she muttered . " It's okay .

I understand that public speeches can be intense ," Aaliyah said , offering a smile that reached her eyes . Ivy looked away , the shame eating her up . She had become that woman again . All those months with Mason , checking his phone , his car , looking for evidence of his infidelity had turned her into something else . And she couldn't believe she was doing the same to Silas . " Thanks ," she finally said , her voice soft . " You're welcome ," Aaliyah replied . " Shall I begin ?

" " Yes , yes , " Ivy replied . The faster she was done with this , the better . Aaliyah nodded . " Alright . " She moved to a rack of clothes and began to check through them . " I think I have just the dress for you , " Aaliyah pulled out a stunning black dress . " What do you think ? " 1/3 C 0 0 D Chapter 46 Ivy nodded , slightly unsettled . " Love it . " " Great , " Aaliyah said , clearly pleased . " Let's get it on you . " Ivy stood and slipped out of the clothes she was wearing .

As she wore the black gown , Aaliyah turned her back, pretending to be busy with something on the table . " Done , " Ivy announced . The thought of Silas dressing in Aaliyah's presence consumed her with dread and jealousy , but she quickly shoved it out of her mind . It was not her business . She was not that woman anymore . " It's perfect ," Aaliyah smiled genuinely . Ivy ran her hands over the fabric and adjusted the gown . " Thank you .

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" " You're welcome , " Aaliyah said , her cheeks suddenly flushed . " I'll … do a quick makeup , and then you'll be good to go . " " Alright ," Ivy replied , sitting back in the chair . She watched as Aaliyah expertly did her makeup and hair . Soon , she was ready . " Thank you , Aaliyah , " Ivy smiled . Aaliyah grinned . " Silas is one lucky guy ." " Yes . " Ivy bristled at Aaliyah's tone but kept her smile in place as she left the room .

When she reached the reception area , Debbie walked up to her . " Mrs Stone , I've been looking all over for you . You … look great , " she said , with clear forced enthusiasm . Annoyance rushed inside Ivy as she remembered Debbie's earlier conversation , but she contained it . Losing her temper here was no option . " Thank you , " Ivy replied coldly , and turned to leave . " Take me to the interview room . " " Yes , ma'am . " Confusion etched on Debbie's face as she led the way .

They went upstairs , going through several doors before stopping in front of one . Debbie opened it , revealing a large room filled with bright lights and cameras . She gave Ivy the file . " You might want to read it again ." Without a word , Ivy yanked the file from her . She scanned through the pages , just as she could hear the clatter of keyboards from somewhere around her . A young man approached , a headset sitting on his neck . " Mrs. Stone . We'll be ready for you in thirty minutes .

Please take a seat somewhere ." Without waiting for a reply , he left . Debbie scurried around and came back with a chair . Ivy sat , her eyes still on the file . Later , the young man returned . " It's time , " he said , gesturing for her to follow him . Debbie took the file from her . " Goodluck ma'am . " Ivy ignored her . The young man led her to a white table surrounded by three chairs . He gestured to a chair and snapped his fingers , calling someone's attention .

A lady came to Ivy and clipped a small microphone to her chest . Ivy could feel her anxiety returning with the whole activity . When the lady finished , Ivy nodded , her eyes trailed behind the lights . Then she saw him . 2/3 11:54 AM Chapter 46 Silas was there . And his broad smile , his presence , instantly put her at ease . When he blew a kiss , her confidence returned . A man and a woman - whom Ivy guessed were the news anchors - took the empty seats beside her .

People gathered them , adjusting their hair , their makeup , their equipment . A monitor displayed the countdown to a live broadcast . " Five , four , three , two , one ! " " Good evening everyone . Welcome to Entertainment Today . I am Luke Wander ," the man said smoothly . " And I'm Rita Stanford , " The woman added . " We are joined today by Ivy Stone . " She turned to Ivy with a bright smile . " Welcome . " Ivy's heart almost stopped , her smile wavered .

This was Rita , the woman who had consoled her ! " So tell us , Ms. Stone , " Rita said , her eyes gleaming with mischief . " Why now ? Why go public with your marriage now ? " Ivy blinked . That wasn't part of her questions . " Uhmm … nothing , " she managed . Out of the corner of her eye , she saw Silas gesturing angrily . Is it true you married Silas Stone while still married to Mason Hunter ? " Rita pressed with another question that wasn't in the file . Ivy flushed , feeling unprepared .

Her heart pounded under the harsh studio lights . Rita didn't relent . " Did you leave Mason just to be with Silas ? Did you assault Martha Hunter because she accused you of cheating on her son ? " The anxiety hit Ivy and she froze . Her chest tightened from the look on Rita's face and Silas's muffled arguments . " False ! False ! " she blurted out , her voice trembling . " I ended the marriage because Mason cheated on me ! He impregnated my best friend and the marriage is over !

Next question ! " Luke gasped , and Rita's sly expression disappeared , her face turning pale . 3/3