Chapter 65: The Media Frenzy.
Silas had been worried when Bud informed him that Ivy had left the house without him. That worry turned to anger when he saw the news. Now, his anger had shifted into disbelief as she darted away from him, running upstairs.
But not before he caught a glimpse of fear in her eyes.
He moved to the couch and sat, not knowing how to feel. Something was off about Ivy -but he couldn’t place a finger on it.
“Sir?”
“Huh?” Silas looked up to see Bud standing in the living room, holding a box.
“A delivery, sir. From Sky Rave,” Bud said.
“Yes. Hand it over to Monica–it’s for Ivy,” Silas replied. Bud nodded and left.
Silas had ordered Ivy’s outfit for Mason’s event, hoping by some miracle she could convince Sonia. He wanted her to look every inch the billionaire’s wife she was. He had been open with her, and now he worried she might not be doing the same.
He knew if he told Thomas that Ivy was attending Mason’s event to convince Sonia, Thomas might conclude she had some hidden agenda, like conspiring with Mason again. But he didn’t.
Instead Silas chose to trust that she was going to that event because she wanted Mason to suffer as much as he did. Now she was sneaking out, going to places without security, running from confrontation. He didn’t know what to think anymore.
Silas heard Bud’s footsteps and it snapped him out of his thoughts.
“I’ve given her the package, sir,” Bud said with a nod, turning to leave.
“Bud,” Silas called. “Find out where Ivy went and what she was doing there.”
“Alright, boss,” Bud said and left.
Silas sighed and decided to confront Ivy. When Bud returned with results, he would compare them to know if she would lie.
He stood and went upstairs. Halfway to Ivy’s room, he met Monica, who was stepping out. Her face was tense with worry.
“Hey,” he said, stepping closer to her.
“Hey,” Monica replied with a faint smile,
“What’s wrong? You look upset.”
Successfully unlocked! Monica
“I’m fine, just worried about her,” orice card, moting to the door. “She was crying.”
His heart rose with concern. He marched to the door, and knocked. “Ivy? Are you
alright?”
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She didn’t respond, but he heard some shuffling inside. He knocked again. “Open up. Let’s talk.”
“I don’t want to talk,” Ivy finally answered. “I need my privacy.”
He pressed his forehead against the door, unwilling to give up. “I’m sorry I yelled. I was worried. Open up, let’s talk please.”
Silence.
Monica touched his shoulder. “Maybe give her some time alone.”
Silas hesitated before nodding. He walked back downstairs, his head filled with questions. When his thoughts started to spiral out of idleness, he decided to distract himself with work in his study.
Some hours later, a knock interrupted his concentration.
“Come in,” Silas said, straightening in his chair.
Bud entered with a blue folder in his hand. “I’ve got your request, boss.“.
Silas gestured for him to come closer and he collected the folder. “What was she doing there?”
“It was a hospital,” Bud said. “Eagleheart Medical Center. She was asking for a particular doctor.”
“A doctor? What for?”
“No idea, sir,” Bud admitted.
Silas opened the folder and read.
Eagleheart Medical Center was where Ivy’s family had been treated for years. Her mother had died there.
What was she looking for? He remembered Ivy had spoken about her mother dying of cardiac arrest. She had sounded like she’d made peace with the loss. Why go back now? What was she after?
“Are you sure that’s all the information?” he asked, his eyes never leaving the folder. “Certainly, sir,” Bud replied.
“Alright then. Thanks,” he said, dismissing Bud.
Silas went through the folder, flipping the page, scanning through the lines. What was he missing? Nothing stood out still, so he closed the folder.
He was about to resume his work when his phone rang. The caller ID was unknown. Usually, he would let it go to yoicemail, but something compelled him to answer.
He picked up cautiously. “Hello?”
“You don’t stop, do you?” The voice was masculine, harsh and unfamiliar.
Silas became wary. “Who’s this?”
The caller ignored his question. “You like it when she’s publicly humiliated? You like the jokes they call her? She’s your wife! And you’re not doing anything to help her publicly. You love the-
“Who the hell is this?” Silas interrupted, his patience wearing thin. “You have no right to talk about my wife.”
“I have every right to talk about my sister!”
Silas went silent when he realized who it was. This was Cole–he’d never met Ivy’s brother before, but he knew his name. He lowered his voice. “What happened? How did you get my number?”
“It doesn’t matter,” Cole said, his voice tinged with anger. “You didn’t answer any of my questions. What kind of a husband are you?”
Silas sighed, and tapped his keyboard to wake his computer screen. How was he supposed to explain to Cole that his sister didn’t want to do anything? “I’m handling it.”
“Handling it?” Cole retorted. “You’re doing an awful job.”
Silas could feel his annoyance boiling underneath. He rubbed his temples in mild frustration. “I don’t have to listen to you speak to me this way. I already said I’m working on it.”
“She’s the fool who picked you, and I can only hope she’s enjoying the consequences,” Cole said, releasing a laugh.
And that did it for Silas. Cole’s words about Ivy were the limit. “Have a nice day, Mr Scott,” he said and hung up the phone.
Silas sighed, disgusted with the call. Yet beneath his anger and disgust, he knew Cole was right. He was supposed to defend Ivy whether she wanted that or not. He wasn’t supposed to be okay with the media frenzy surrounding her.
He sighed again, picked his phone and was about to dial Rachel’s number when there was a knock on his door.
“Come in,” he said.
Bud entered, holding out a phone. “Sir, you need to see this.”
Silas straightened up, alarmed. “What is it?”
Bud stepped forward and handed him the phone. “Watch the video, sir.”
Silas collected the phone and played the video. A woman stood in front of Eagleheart Medical Center, speaking to a reporter.
“Poor thing was so sad and heartbroken. I felt so sorry for her as I listened, the woman said.
Silas paused the video and lifted his head. “What am I looking at?”
“She was with Mrs Stone after the incident in Eagleheart. Her story tells another story,”
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Bud replied.
He was curious, and the curiosity led him to play the video again.
“Did she talk about her health? Was she here for her infertility?” the reporter asked.
“She came to the hospital, of course she came for her health matters,” the woman said with a chuckle. Her hand on the microphone, her eyes looking straight in the camera. “She didn’t elaborate on her infertility, but I knew what she meant. She confided in me, and I couldn’t interrupt her.”
The reporter smiled as she turned to the camera. “Thank you, Ms Carla Jones. We appreciate your time. And that’s the news from-”
Silas stopped the video and pushed the phone away. He turned to Bud, his jaw clenched. “But you said she went there looking for a doctor.”
“That was what I was told, sir,” Bud replied. “I don’t know anymore.”
Silas leaned back in his chair, the wave of betrayal sinking in his heart. Not only had Ivy
sneaked out without security, she had also confided in a total stranger.
What was she hiding?
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