Chapter 3 " We've been waiting for you , Thomas said as Silas entered his office . " Sorry I'm late , Silas smiled at his brother as he made his way to his desk . " I waited all evening for you . " Wade said , flickering with a pen on the table . Silas ignored his brother's lawyer . He was in a good mood , and he wouldn't allow Wade ruin it. " How are you feeling this morning ? " he asked his brother . " Bad . Terrible , " Thomas replied in a tone that made Silas's heart pound .

" I'm under investigation . I can't walk around without reporters on my neck . " Sila's heart clenched . " I didn't know it was this serious . I thought it was a rumor . " You would have known how serious it was if we'd met yesterday , " Wade said , his tone harsher than before . " I waited for close to an hour at the restaurant , " Silas countered , frowning . " When I didn't see you , I left .

" He had left the restaurant and gone to a bar , where he met the most beautiful woman he had ever seen . His heart flickered as he remembered their night together . " Well , I got busy and then I called your line , but you didn't pick , " Wade said , his voice softening . " I got busy too . Silas's lips twitched with a smile as he remembered Ivy . When he saw her sitting there alone in that black gown , every nerve in his body came alive .

He wasn't one to womanize or find women particularly irresistible , so it was surprising to him that he was immediately drawn to her . She didn't seem fazed by his bodyguard , Bud - another reason he found her intriguing . And she didn't even seem to recognize him- which was even weirder . " Let's not start an argument , Thomas said , the worry evident on his face . " We need a solution . " Silas and Wade always had issues , but he was willing to put them aside for his brother's sake .

" Fine , What really happened ?' I'm in the dark here " " Your brother has been accused of fraud , " Wade explained . " Fraud ? That's impossible ! " Silas exclaimed . " He's the most honest man'I know . " " Which is why we believe he was framed , " Wade said , " By who ? " " We don't know , " Wade shrugged . " Well , I do . It's that son of bitch , Mason Hunter , " Thomas said through gritted teeth . " No , no , we can't go about accusing people . Wade held a hand .

" It's obvious , " " Thomas insisted . " He fabricated those emails , lied that I bribed zoning regulators to get the Crystal Residences . I just don't know how he got access to my clients ' financial information " " Still a wild assumption . " Wade said . Thomas's face darkened . " You think ? Well , guess who got the Crystal Residences right after I was removed ? Mason - bloody - Hunter " Silas leaned back on his chair , trying to process everything .

His brother was the most hardworking man he knew - Thomas definitely innocent . " This sucks , " Silas said finally . " How do we take down Mason Hunter ? " " No , " Wade cautioned . " We'll do no such thing. It is just a bunch . It hasn't been proven that Mason is behind it , we have to tread carefully ." 1/3 Chapter 3 . " If my brother says it's Mason Hunter , then it is ," Silas said confidently . He turned to Thomas . " How do we ruin Mason Hunter ? " Wade sprang to his feet .

" As your lawyer , Thomas , I cannot advise that . " It was the first time Silas had seen such a serious expression on Wade's face , and it unsettled him . He gave a curt nod , accepting Wade's caution . " What do you suggest we do , then ? " Wade hadn't expected Silas to give in so easily , from his countenance , it seemed he was already preparing another defensive speech . He recovered from the surprise , adjusted his jacket , and sat .

" We need a distraction " Silas leaned forward , his eyebrows arched . " What sort of distraction ? " " Something big - something to draw attention away from your brother , " Wade said . " You think there's any news bigger than Thomas Stone being investigated for fraud ? " Thomas scoffed . " Well , we can create one , " Wade countered . " Alright then , let's see you try ." Thomas said , folding his arms .

Wade went silent for a moment , then his eyes lit " How about Silas getting back with Kim . " " Absolutely not ! " Silas exclaimed . " I'm done with her , Kimberly was his on - and - off girlfriend whom he had once proposed to . The media called them the power couple , and it felt good , until he caught her cheating again . He had officially ended it six months ago . " That's impossible .

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Knowing Kim , she's already moved on to the next big thing …… " Maybe not Kim , but I get Wade's point , Thomas said . " If you get into a relationship , it could be big news . " Or marriage , " Wade added , his eyes gleaming- " Yes , marriage ! " Thomas exclaimed , standing up . " That would be huge . I'd still be under investigation , but it would totally divert their attention . " You're forgetting one thing here , " Silas said . " I don't have a girlfriend , let alone a wife .

" " Oh , that's simple . We'll find you a woman and arrange a marriage of convenience . Six months , one year , and you're done . You don't even have to , uh , consummate it ," Wade said , seemingly enjoying the idea . Thomas moved closer to Silas . " Si , that would be the biggest news . Silas Stone , the hottest single billionaire , got married ! " He gestured , making Silas chuckle . " Nothing would beat that not even my story " ", Silas chuckled again at his brother ' silly expression .

" Fine . I'll do it for you , " he said , as Thomas and Wade cheered . His older brother was the only family he had left after their parents died years ago . He had watched his brother become a man at 17 , Laking over their father's small real estate business and turning it into an empire - the same empire that was now being framed and threatened . Because of his brother's support , Silas had begun his own automobile company , making the Stone brothers the richest siblings in California .

He would do anything for Thomas . " But , " Silas said , interrupting the men's celebration , " where do I find a wife ? " " Leave that to us , " Wade said , with enthusiasm . " We'll find you the most reputable woman ? " I don't want another guld digger , " Silas frowned . " Don't worry , I've got it under control , Thomas assured him . " We'll work on it as fast as possible , " Wade promised . " And Mason Hunter ? What are are we doing about him ? " Silas asked . " Nothing .

" Wade replied too quickly . " We'll let the authorities continue their investigation . In the meantime , Thomas will need to lay low until this matter is resolved " Silas nodded . " Good . How's Rose holding up ? " he asked his brother . Rosie was Thomas's wife . Terrible , Thomas replied , " but we'll survive . " 2/3 | 10:14 AM | Chapter & " Alright then ," Silas said , getting up . He walked over and hugged his brother . " You've got " Thank you for doing this .

" * Thomas tightened the hug . " You're welcome , bro , " Silas smiled . this . " " So , I'll get back to you soon , " Wade said , standing up as well . " And if you do have other options in mind , I'll be happy to help . " he winked . Silas knew Wade was referring to Kim , but his mind went to Ivy . He barely knew her , but he was already thinking of finding her . " Oh , I know that look ," Thomas teased . " Do you have someone in mind ? " " Maybe . Silas shrugged , and they laughed .

" I'll let you know if it could work out . " " Alright then . Thanks again , 5i . " Thomas smiled . " No problem ." Silas smiled . " You'll have to use my private elevator . The reporters would definitely still be outside . " " Ah , yes . Good thinking . " Wade said as they all headed to the door . " I'll call you later . " Bilas nodded as he led the men out . When he was alone in his office , he called Bud , instructing him to find everything on Ivy .

An hour later , Bud knocked on the door and entered . " Found anything ? " Silas lifted his head from his computer . " Yes , sir ," Bud nodded , handing him a file . " Alright , " he dismissed his bodyguard and immediately opened the envelope . He has never been this eager to find out about a woman . There was a picture attached , and he spent over thirty minutes admiring her green eyes and delicate face . He then read her details . Ivy Scott , 26 , daughter of Patrick Scott .

Silas knew who Patrick was - he was a millionaire with a chain of restaurants . Silas smiled at the discovery . Ivy was from a reputable family , which made her an ideal option for the contract marriage . He skimmed through the pages , and his heart flipped . She was Mason Hunter's ex - wife ! Anger surged through him unexpectedly . He'd slept with his brother's rival ex - wife or even current wife , for all he knew .

She had been positioned as a plant , and he had fallen for her beautiful charm . He racked his brain . Had he told her about Thomas ? Had he shared sensitive information she could take back to Mason ? His blood boiled as he reached for his phone and dialed Bud again . " Find me Ivy and bring her to me ! " AD