A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas) novel Chapter 47

“Get her out of there! That shit better not go live!” Silas shouted, charging toward the director seated in a black chair.

The director raised a hand, pulling his headset from his ear to his neck. “It’s live, sir. We can’t just stop mid–production.”

“I don’t care!” Silas snapped.

He knew Rita Stanford was a conniving woman, but he hadn’t expected such a stunt–right during a live broadcast.

“Silas, Silas,” Sharon Wells called, almost running after him. She was the news producer and a good friend of his.

He spun around, anger rising in his chest. “What, Sharon? Stop that broadcast now,” he demanded before she could speak.

Sharon held his arms, guiding him gently away from the cameras. “Take it easy, Silas.”

“No, I won’t,” he said firmly, though he wasn’t shouting anymore.

“See, she’s doing just fine,” Sharon said, gesturing towards Ivy.

Despite his anger, Silas turned to watch Ivy. Her expression was now steady, she was looking composed as she calmly answered questions. He could see the stunned look on Rita’s face and hear the quaver in Luke’s voice.

Yes, Ivy was handling it well–but still.

He turned to Sharon, who was staring at Ivy and smiling genuinely. His jaw tightened. “I don’t appreciate Rita’s diversion.”

“I understand,” Sharon nodded, taking her eyes off Ivy. “Rita can be a bit… too much, but she’s the best at what she does. This was unplanned and I must say quite unprofessional.”

“Very unprofessional,” Silas added.

“But,” Sharon continued. “She knows how to keep everybody talking.”

Silas arched his brow. “What do you mean by that?”

Sharon snapped her fingers, and a young lady ran up to her with a tablet. She scrolled on it, her eyes sparkling with excitement. “Here,” she said, handing him the tablet.

Silas’s confusion intensified. “What am I looking at?”

“We have almost eight million viewers tuned in right now, watching your wife,” Sharon stated confidently, her voice brimming with pride. “That’s three times the number we pull on Entertainment Today. It’s our biggest viewership ever.”

Silas still wasn’t impressed as he returned the tablet without another glance. “Doesn’t change the fact that Rita ambushed her. She put my wife on the spot, I don’t like that.”

Sharon turned to him, and lightly tapped his shoulder. “You’ve always been a stubborn man, Silas Stone, but I apologize. I’m sorry Rita put your wife in that position.”

Silas felt his anger ease at Sharon’s apology. He turned towards the podium where Ivy was now smiling, Luke was asking a question and Rita still looked unsettled.

He zoned out of the ongoing discussion as Aaliyah waved at him. He walked over to her, noticing she’d already packed her stuff. “Ready to go?” he asked.

“Yes,” she smiled. “Thank you again, Silas. For the job–for everything.”

“You’re most welcome.” He smiled back at her.

Aaliyah nodded, her eyes shifting to Ivy. “You’ve got one hell of a woman there.”

“Yeah,” Silas smirked, feeling pride warming his heart. Ivy had handled that interview better than he had expected, and he couldn’t help but be proud of her.

“Stop smirking.” Aaliyah laughed, jerking him playfully.

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He laughed, just as Sharon approached them. Her eyes glimmered with something dangerous, and her mouth twisted in displeasure.

“What is she doing here?” Sharon demanded, gesturing to Aaliyah.

Silas noticed Aaliyah stiffened. He held a hand up. “She’s with me.”

“I can’t have her on my set. Strict orders.” Sharon’s voice was sharp.

Silas’s eyes narrowed. “Whose?”

“Mr Salvatore’s,” Sharon said, folding her arms.

Aaliyah gasped. “I have to go, Silas.”

“Wait,” Silas said, trying to stop her, but it was too late. Aaliyah had already dashed out of the studio. He turned to Sharon, anger in his eyes. “I don’t like how you spoke to my friend.”

Sharon shrugged, looking unfazed. “Just following orders.” Then, her tone changed. “Ms. Stone. So lovely for you to join us.”

Silas turned towards Ivy.

Her green eyes met his, calm but curious. “Nice to meet you too,” she said calmly to Sharon.