A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas) novel Chapter 188

Chapter 188

Chapter 188

“And good morning to you too,” Mason said with a smile.

He saw the fear in tvy’s eyes before it faded into anger. She placed her hands on the table and tilted her head.

A proud bitch

“You didn’t answer my question,” she said, her eyes locked on his.

For a moment, he wanted to challenge her, to see if he could break her. But he didn’t have time. The longer he stayed outside, the harder it would be to keep his story believable.

He couldn’t tell her how he knew to find her here. Not without admitting, again, that Joe had followed her here after the vandalism.

She could have him arrested for stalking. And now she had guards–snipers, even. Staying any longer could ruin him.

The thought sent a chill down his spine and he swallowed. “Can… I sit down?”

“No.” Her response was quick, brutal. “What do you want?”

“Okay, I’ll be quick,” he said with one of his charming smiles, but it didn’t work, Ivy was frowning. “I’m here to make you a deal.”

Ivy raised a brow. “A deal? Why would I want to do that?”

He had spent the night rehearsing this moment. Now, it was time to implement. He adjusted his uncomfortable jacket and stepped forward cautiously.

“I know you’re fighting for Cheryl, and I respect that,” he began carefully. “The deal is that I won’t drag for custody of the child until Cheryl is ready, but you have to pay me.”

Ivy blinked. “Pay you?”

“Yes,” he said, more confidently now. “Three million dollars and I’ll let my son stay with you and Cheryl till whenever.”

He had expected her to bargain, to meet him halfway. Instead she laughed, so loud that heads turned in the restaurant.

“You want me to pay you for your child?” she asked, throwing her head back with another laugh.

Mason shuffled on his feet, his cheeks burning with embarrassment. “We… can negotiate. How much are you willing to give me?”

“Give you?” Her laughter doubled. “Oh, Mason. You’re so fucking delusional.”

Not delusional, just desperate. But he couldn’t say that. He was broke, he was anxious. He had nobody else to turn to. Rosie was not an option now, but a threat. The publicity from the gunshots had died almost instantly. No one cared.

“I know about Aaliyah’s lesbian business,” he blurted. “You’ve got the fame now. But I can ruin it. I’ll tell the world how you kept my child from me. So pay me.”

Ivy’s face twisted and his heart leapt. Oh, it was working, yes!

She took out her phone and scrolled for a moment. “Didn’t know Aaliyah had already announced that.” Then she stood up. “Go to hell, Mason.”

His stomach dropped. The threat had failed. She picked up her bag and walked out with her bodyguard.

Mason followed her, sweat beading his forehead. “Maybe I asked for too much. Two million, then.”

She turned to him, her eyes blazing. “Ain’t you supposed to be unconscious?”

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Chapter 188

Well, I thought the news was going to…” he trailed off and quickly put on his mask to hide his face. “Don’t you want only Adliyah’s Resha thrive. You already have too much going on, if I add mine, it will

“Go. To. Helll” Ivy snarled. “Fuck off!”

The sharpness in her voice made him flinch. She turned away, and he watched as her car left the lot.

“One million!” he called out in desperation. “Please!”

But the car didn’t stop. It disappeared, leaving him alone in the parking lot. Pain surged through his chest, and then rage.

“Fucking bitch!” he snapped as he stormed to his car.

He drove to his office, his head racing with thoughts. When he arrived, he was surprised to see everywhere empty.

“Anne? Bob?” He yelled out his employee’s names. But no answer.

Maybe it was a prank. But as the minutes passed, the silence confirmed the truth.

They were gone.

“How fucking convenient!” he barked, his voice echoing in the empty room. He stormed to his office, only to see Jenny behind her table.

“Jenny?” he asked, stunned. “What are you doing here?”

Jenny rose to her feet. “Mr Hunter!” she smiled, rushing to him.

“Where is everyone?”

“They left,” she said, her smile widening. “They said they didn’t want to work here, after the police business.”

Anger flared in his chest. “Ingrates!”

“But I’m here,” Jenny said, her thin voice echoing in the reception area. “And we can fuck anywhere we want.”

“Jenny! What the hell?” he scoffed.

“That’s why you need to let it all qut,” she whispered, moving closer. She took off her shirt completely, and rubbed his chest. “Let me help.”

Jenny giggled, pulling it down slowly. “I’ve dreamed of you fucking me here. Too bad no one can walk in on us, like Cheryl.”

“Sorry,” she said quickly. “I didn’t mean to.”

“Yeah,” he muttered, still annoyed.

Chapter 188

She leaned in again, and bit his lower lip. “Don’t be mad, babe, I know you’re under pressure. You’re such a strong man

Her praise lifted his spirit and he crushed his lips against hers as she unbuttoned his shirt.

In no time, they were both naked, kissing and touching. He cleared the table in one sweep and lifted her onto it.

“Yes sir,” Jenny teased.