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Ivy stood in front of the stove, determined to cook a decent meal despite her limited experience. She began by chopping the vegetables, but her inexperience showed as she cut her finger several times. She winced in pain as the sharp knife sliced through her skin, but she didn't stop. She kept cutting, her finger bleeding, as she tried to chop the vegetables into small pieces.As she moved on to cooking the meat, she accidentally touched the hot pan with her hand, burning herself. She cried out in pain, but still, she didn't stop. She kept cooking, her hand throbbing in pain as she tried to brown the meat.Despite her hurts, Ivy continued to cook, her determination driving her forward. She added spices, stirred the pot, and tasted the food, all while trying to ignore the pain in her finger and hand.As she cooked, the aroma of sizzling meat and steaming vegetables filled the kitchen, but Ivy's hands told a different story. Her finger was bleeding, her hand was burnt, and her skin was r
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Ivy walked into Victor's room, expecting to find him asleep in bed. But instead, she saw him sitting on the couch, his head nodding forward as he slept. She wondered why he wasn't sleeping in the bed, and a pang of guilt hit her. Had he left the bed for her?But what Ivy didn't know was that Victor was maintaining distance from her, trying to protect himself from the trouble that came with being close to her. He had seen her burnt hands and cuts on her fingers, and his heart ached. That's why he had eaten the food without complaining, to make her feel good.Ivy approached Victor, concern etched on her face. She tapped his shoulder, trying to wake him up. But Victor was in a deep sleep, and the sudden touch startled him. He instinctively reached under the pillow and pulled out a gun, pointing it at Ivy.Ivy's eyes widened in fear as she stumbled backward, falling to the floor. Victor's eyes snapped open, and he saw Ivy cowering on the ground, fear etched on her face. He quickly realize
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Ivy stormed out of the bathroom, wrapped in a towel, her hair dripping wet. She thought Victor was gone, but he was sitting on the couch, his eyes fixed on his laptop screen. For a moment, their eyes met, and Ivy felt a shiver run down her spine. Victor quickly looked away, his expression unreadable.Ivy's anger boiled over as she realized she was still a prisoner in this house. "I have to go home," she said, her voice firm. "I miss my brothers."Victor didn't look up from his laptop. "You won't go anywhere."Ivy's frustration turned to fury. "Why are you doing this?" she demanded. "First, you take my phone, then you imprison me here and don't let me talk to anyone. Does anyone treat their fiancé like this? You don't even know how to treat a girl. You're an animal."Victor's eyes snapped up, his gaze piercing. He stared at Ivy, his expression intense. "I took you out once," he said, his voice low. "Don't forget what you did."Ivy's face reddened with anger. "I was drunk," she spat.Vi
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Victor paced back and forth in his office, his mind consumed by thoughts of Ivy. It had been a month since they started living together, and he had managed to keep his distance, adhering to his principles and family tradition. But it was getting harder, especially after what she did that day. He couldn't shake off the memory of her body, her touch, her kisses.As a mafia leader and businessman, Victor was known for his focus and control. But Ivy was making it difficult for him. He found himself canceling important meetings, avoiding work, and spending most of his time thinking about her.The door to his office burst open, and Liam walked in, looking concerned. "What's your problem, man? What are you doing?" he asked, noticing Victor's restlessness.Victor stopped pacing and turned to face Liam. "Come to the point," he growled.Liam didn't hesitate. "You canceled all the important meetings. You know how crucial those deals were for us. We've been waiting for months, and now you're ruin
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Victor sat on the couch in the hotel room, his mind still reeling from the encounter with Ivy earlier that day. The girl, Alexandra, came towards him, a seductive smile playing on her lips. She took off his coat, her fingers brushing against his skin, but Victor's mind was still with Ivy.He couldn't shake off the memory of Ivy's kisses, her touch, and her torture from that morning. He remembered how she had rubbed herself into his lap, teasing him, tempting him, and driving him crazy. His body had responded then, but now, as Alexandra tried to seduce him, he felt nothing.As Alexandra got down on her knees in front of him, Victor's thoughts drifted back to Ivy's angry words, her tears, and her accusations. He couldn't help but wonder if he had made a mistake by trying to replace her with someone else.Alexandra loosened his belt and reached for the zip of his pants, but Victor's body didn't respond. He was still thinking about Ivy's touch, her kiss, and her love. He remembered the wa
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Ivy and Julian sat on the couch in the penthouse, looking out the window at the city below. Julian knew everything about Ivy's situation—about Victor's obsession with her, about the way he controlled her every move, about the way he made her feel like a captive."Hey, sis, how are you holding up?" Julian asked, putting his arm around her shoulders.Ivy shrugged. "I don't know, Julian. I feel so trapped. I just want to leave and start a new life, but Victor won't let me."Julian's expression turned angry. "I know, Ivy. I'm so sorry. We're working on a plan to get you out of here, but it's not easy. Victor has eyes and ears everywhere."Ivy nodded. "I know. I feel like I'm being watched all the time. But I have to get out of here, Julian. I have to escape."Julian squeezed her shoulders. "We'll get you out, Ivy. I promise. We just need to be patient and wait for the right moment."Ivy took a deep breath and let it out slowly. She knew she could trust Julian, her brother and best friend.
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Ivy sat on the toilet seat, her hand wrapped around the liquor bottle. She had drunk herself into numbness, trying to escape the pain and anger that threatened to consume her. But even the alcohol couldn't dull the ache in her heart.As she looked down at her hand, she saw the blood flowing from the deep cut on her palm. Her stomach turned, and she felt a wave of nausea wash over her. She was afraid of blood, always had been, and the sight of her own made her feel lightheaded.She tried to look away, but her eyes were drawn back to the wound. She could feel her heart racing and her breath coming in short gasps. She was starting to panic, the fear of blood overwhelming her.Ivy's vision began to blur, and she felt herself swaying. She knew she was drunk but she didn't care. She just wanted to escape, to get away from the pain and the anger.As she sat there, she heard the door open. Victor. She knew it was him, even without looking up. She could sense his presence and could feel his ey
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Ivy PovI'm trapped. Victor locked me in the bathroom, and I'm alone with my thoughts. My mind is racing, and I can't shake the image of Victor's bleeding shoulder from my mind. I can still see the blood flowing from his wound, and it makes my stomach turn.I try to stand up, but my legs feel like jelly. I'm shaking all over, and I can't catch my breath. I'm hyperventilating, and I know I need to calm down. But how can I calm down when I'm trapped in this tiny room with no way out?I look around the bathroom, searching for an escape. But there's none. The door is locked, and the window is too high to reach. I'm trapped.I think about what just happened. I shot Victor. I actually pulled the trigger and shot him. I can't believe it. I've never been violent before, but something snapped inside me. I couldn't take his abuse anymore.But now what? Victor is bleeding, and I'm trapped. What if he dies? What if I get in trouble for shooting him? What if...I try to push the thoughts away, but
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Five years had passed since Sophie's arrival, bringing unparalleled joy to the Blackwood estate. Ethan, now a seasoned uncle, cherished every moment with his niece.On this sun-kissed afternoon, Ethan tended to his garden, nurturing the blooms that brought serenity to his busy life.As he inspected a particularly vibrant rose bush, a tiny hand wrapped around his leg.Ethan's heart swelled with affection."Sophie!" Ethan exclaimed.He lowered himself to her level, his eyes locking onto hers.Sophie's usually bright face was etched with concern.Ethan's expression softened."Sweetheart, why are you sad?" Ethan asked.Sophie's lower lip trembled."Uncle, all the flowers there have withered," Sophie pointed to a patch of wilted blooms.Ethan's smile reassured her."Baby, they will freshen again when we take good care of them," Ethan promised.Sophie's eyes sparkled with curiosity."Really?"Ethan nodded."Let's water these flowers together."Sophie nodded enthusiastically.Ethan swept Sop
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Victor's eyes snapped open, disoriented for a moment before focusing on his wife's frantic face."Ivy? What's wrong, baby?" Victor's voice was laced with concern.Ivy's eyes sparkled with panic."My water just burst!" she exclaimed.Victor's expression transformed from calm to shock."What?! Now?!" Victor's voice rose.Ivy's face contorted in discomfort."Ahhh, oh God...what should I do with this...idiot? Take me to the hospital!" Ivy's words tumbled out.Victor sprang into action, but in his haste, he forgot the most crucial person—Ivy."Yes, let's go!" Victor called over his shoulder.He took a few strides before realizing Ivy wasn't following.He turned to find Ivy glaring at him."Where do you think you're going?" Ivy's voice dripped with sarcasm.Victor's face flushed."Sorry, baby, I'm nervous," he admitted.Ivy's expression softened."Pick me up; I can't walk. They're twins," she shouted.Victor rushed to Ivy's side and scooped her into his arms."I've got you, baby," Victor wh
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"Liam, you were like a brother to me," Victor said, his voice low and menacing. "But now, you're nothing but a traitor."Victor's eyes blazed with fury."You used me, manipulated me, and betrayed me," Victor accused. "All for your twisted sense of revenge."Victor took a step closer to Liam."Sophia's death was a tragedy, but using it to justify your treachery is vile," Victor spat. "You've dishonored her memory."Victor's voice dripped with venom."You'll pay for what you've done, Liam," Victor vowed. "You'll suffer for your betrayal."Victor's gaze locked onto Liam's."You're no longer family," Victor declared. "You're no longer human. You're nothing but a monster."Victor's words hung in the air, heavy with malice."Ryder, take him away," Victor ordered, his voice cold. "Lock him up. Throw away the key."Victor turned his back on Liam, dismissing him."You're dead to me, Liam."Victor's eyes never left Liam's retreating figure as Ryder dragged him away.The tension hung like a live
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"Don't forget, Victor, Julian betrayed you," Liam whispered. "He colluded with your enemies against you."Victor's gaze never wavered."And Ethan and Lucas tried to kill Elijah," Liam added, fueling Victor's anger.Victor's eyes locked onto Liam, his expression unreadable.The Smith brothers stood frozen, sensing the escalating tension.Liam continued, his words dripping with malice."Adrian and Julian want to destroy you, Victor. They're waiting for the perfect moment to strike."Victor's voice was low, deadly."Adrian, Julian, and you, Liam, want to destroy me," Victor said, his words sending shockwaves.Liam's eyes widened, his face pale.The room fell silent, the air thick with tension.Liam's words hung in the air, like a dagger poised to strike.The Smith brothers exchanged uneasy glances, sensing Victor's wrath.Ethan took a step forward."Victor, what are you talking about?" Ethan asked, caution etched on his face.But Victor's gaze remained fixed on Liam."Liam's words just s
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Outside Ivy's hospital room, Lucas, Ethan, and Julian Smith stood clustered together, their faces etched with worry and anger."How could this happen?" Lucas demanded, his voice low and urgent. "She went to meet Victor Blackwood, and now she's lying in there, fighting for her life."Ethan's jaw clenched, his eyes burning with a mix of guilt and frustration."I promised Elizabeth, our stepmom, that I'd protect Ivy, no matter what," Ethan reminded himself, his voice laced with self-reproach. "And now...now I've failed."Julian placed a reassuring hand on Ethan's shoulder."This isn't your fault, Ethan," Julian said firmly. "We don't even know what happened yet."But Ethan couldn't shake the feeling of responsibility."I remember Elizabeth's final words," Ethan said, his voice cracking. "She was lying in the hospital bed after Dad's passing. She grasped my hand, looked me in the eye, and said, 'Protect Ivy at any cost, Ethan. Keep her safe, no matter what.'"Ethan's eyes welled up with t
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Liam's voice dripped with malice as he spoke to Victor in the hospital hallway, outside Elijah's room."You're just sitting idle while the Smiths continue to hurt your family, Victor. How can you not take action?" Liam goaded.Victor's expression remained stoic, but Liam's words struck a nerve."You're worried about Ivy, aren't you?" Liam sneered. "She's a Smith, Victor. She'll always choose her family over you."Victor's mind flashed back to Ivy's words: "I trust my brother Julian, not you." The memory stung.Liam's voice cut through Victor's thoughts."Remember Sophia? Ethan's recklessness led to her death in the Xandros attack. Now, because of the Smiths, another Blackwood is fighting for his life," Liam spat, referring to Elijah.Liam's eyes bored into Victor's."You once sought revenge against Ethan, even targeting Ivy. But now, a girl has changed you, made you forget your family and your vendetta."Just then, Victor's gaze fell upon Ivy, standing frozen in the hallway, her eyes
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Jane's eyes, red-rimmed from crying, met Victor's as he entered the dimly lit hospital room."Victor," she whispered, her voice cracking.Victor's face twisted in anguish as he rushed to her side."Jane, my dear, I'm so sorry," he murmured, embracing her tightly.Elijah lay motionless in the bed, machines beeping around him."How is he?" Victor asked, his voice low and urgent.Jane's gaze drifted back to her husband."The doctors say...he'll live," she stammered.Victor's jaw clenched."But at what cost?" he muttered.Jane's eyes overflowed."They did this to him, Victor. Ivy's brothers."Victor's face darkened."I know, Jane. And they'll pay for it."Jane's grip on Victor's arm tightened."Don't do anything rash, Victor. Please."Victor's gaze softened."For you, Jane, I'll restrain myself. But I won't let this go unpunished."Jane's voice trembled."What about Ivy? Does she know?"Victor's expression turned cold."I don't know. But she'll soon learn the truth."Jane's eyes filled wi
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Victor's thoughts shifted to Jane, Elijah's pregnant wife.Where was she?Liam's quiet voice answered his unspoken question."Sir, Jane went to her parents' house for a visit. She's not aware of Elijah's condition."Victor's anxiety spiked.How would he face her?Tell her that her husband, the father of her unborn child, lay broken and battered?The weight of responsibility crushed him.He should have protected Elijah better.Now he had to confront Jane's tears, her fears, and her anger.Victor's gut twisted into knots.He couldn't bear the thought of shattering her happiness."Elijah's going to be okay," Victor whispered to himself.He had to believe it.For Jane's sake.For the sake of their unborn child.Liam's gentle voice broke the silence."Sir, shall I arrange for Jane to be brought here?"Victor nodded, his throat constricting."Yes. Prepare the jet. Bring her back safely."Liam nodded and slipped out of the room.Victor's eyes lingered on Elijah's fragile form.He vowed silen
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Victor's face twisted in rage as Ivy stood firm."You're still defending them after everything I've done for you?" Victor spat.Ivy's voice trembled."I'm not defending anyone, Victor. I just want peace between our families."Victor's laughter was cold."Peace? Your family doesn't know the meaning of the word."With a sudden burst of fury, Victor slammed his fist onto the nearby table, sending ornaments shattering to the floor.Ivy flinched."Victor, stop!"But Victor's anger was unstoppable."You're just like them—blind to reason, driven by hatred," he snarled.He swept his arm across the table, sending more objects crashing to the ground.Ivy's tears welled up."Victor, please..."But Victor stormed out of the room, leaving Ivy shaken.She collapsed onto the couch, tears streaming down her face.How had things escalated so quickly?She worried about her brothers, Ethan and Lucas, and their involvement in the family feud.Were they safe?Did they know about Victor's growing anger?Iv
