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A Contract Not To Fall In Love Chapter 74
Liam pulled up to Ivy's building, the city lights casting a golden glow on the sleek glass facade. The silence between them was thick and heavy, like a fog that refused to lift.Ivy didn't speak until she stepped out of the car, the cool night air enveloping her like a shroud. She gazed up at the building, her eyes tracing the curves of the architecture."Thanks, Liam," Ivy said, her voice barely above a whisper. Her words hung in the air like mist.Liam nodded, his expression neutral, his eyes reflected in the rearview mirror. The dim lighting accentuated the sharp angles of his face.Ivy hesitated, her hand on the door handle, her fingers drumming a slow rhythm."Liam?" Ivy called out, her voice laced with concern. Her eyes locked onto Liam's, searching for answers."Yes?" Liam replied, his voice low and even his gaze meeting hers."What's Victor hiding?" Ivy asked, her voice firm, her words tumbling out like a river.Liam's expression didn't falter, his mask intact. "Nothing, Ivy,"
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Ethan's expression was grim as he paced the mansion's expansive living room, his footsteps echoing off the marble floor. Julian and Lucas sat on the plush couch, their faces etched with concern."Julian, tell me the truth," Ethan said, stopping in front of him, his voice firm but controlled. "Are you betraying Victor?"Julian's eyes darted around the room, lingering on the crystal chandelier before settling on Ethan's intense gaze. "I don't know what you're talking about."Lucas leaned forward, his elbows on his knees. "We know about the suspicious meetings, Julian. The ones you've been having with Victor's business rivals. What's going on?"Julian's face remained neutral, but a faint flush crept up his neck. "Just business meetings, Lucas. Nothing to worry about."Ethan's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with possibilities. "Julian, we're your brothers. We know you. Something's off."Julian shrugged, attempting nonchalance. "You're just being paranoid, Ethan."Lucas stood up, his tall
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The morning after their explosive argument, Ivy remained locked away in her room, unable to face Victor. The weight of his anger still lingered, her heart heavy with hurt.Downstairs, Victor paced the penthouse, his regret growing with each passing hour. He knew he'd lashed out unfairly, his demons using Ivy as a scapegoat.As the day dragged on, Victor's anxiety intensified. He waited, hoping Ivy would emerge from her self-imposed exile, giving him a chance to apologize.He knew he'd hurt her, unjustly taking out his frustrations on the one person who loved him unconditionally. Ivy was innocent, her only crime being her love for him.Victor's thoughts swirled with self-reproach. Why had he yelled at her? Why had he pushed her away?The hours ticked by, each one feeling like an eternity. Victor's eyes remained fixed on the staircase, willing Ivy to appear.But the door remained shut, a physical barrier between them.As the sun began to set, casting a golden glow over the penthouse, Vi
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Ivy's eyes snapped back into focus, her gaze darting to the oven. The smoke alarm's shrill beeps punctuated the air, shattering the intimate moment she'd shared with Victor.She pushed Victor away, her hands against his chest. "Move!" The word burst from her lips, laced with frustration.Victor stumbled back, his eyes never leaving hers. Concern etched his features.Ivy rushed to the oven, yanking open the door. A wave of smoke billowed out, carrying the acrid scent of burnt cake.Her beautiful cake was ruined.Ivy's face crumpled, her lips trembling. She felt tears prick at the corners of her eyes.She slammed the oven door shut, the noise echoing through the kitchen.Victor approached her, his footsteps soft on the tile floor."Ivy?" His voice was gentle, coaxing.Ivy spun around, her eyes blazing with anger and disappointment."You!" she accused, her finger jabbing at Victor's chest. "This is your fault!"Victor's hands rose, palms open in a calming gesture."Calm down, Ivy," he so
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Morning dawned, Ivy's eyes fluttered open, her gaze falling on Victor's chest. She lifted her head, her eyes locking onto his.Victor's eyes, bright and intense, met hers.Ivy's cheeks flushed as she realized he'd been watching her sleep.A soft smile spread across her face."You said I wasn't attractive enough to make you hard," Ivy's voice trembled.Victor's expression turned introspective.He gently rolled onto his side, pulling Ivy beneath him.His fingers traced the curve of her face, pushing stray strands of hair behind her ear."Believe me, Ivy." Victor's voice was laced with emotion. "You're the only woman who's ever made me lose control. From the very beginning, I've been drawn to you."His eyes burned with intensity."I lied that day, Ivy. I lied to myself, too. I didn't want to admit how deeply I'd fallen for you.""I made a contract with myself," Victor confessed, his voice barely above a whisper. "A contract not to fall in love with you. But I failed miserably."Ivy's hea
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The Smith brothers' mansion echoed with raised voices, the tension between Lucas and Julian palpable. Their argument raged on, unchecked.Just as it seemed their disagreement would escalate, Ethan descended the stairs, his eyes narrowing at the scene before him.He was taken aback by the intensity of their exchange. The Smith brothers were renowned for their unbreakable bond and their unwavering loyalty to one another.Ethan strode between them, his authoritative voice cutting through the din."Enough," he said firmly. "What's going on here? It's 3 AM. Why are you arguing?"Lucas's gaze remained fixed on Julian, his expression resolute. "He's hiding something, Ethan. Something big."Julian's face reddened. "You don't understand, Lucas. You're just reacting without knowing the facts."Ethan's eyes locked onto Julian's. "Facts? What facts?"Julian's jaw clenched. "Nothing, Ethan. Just drop it."Ethan's gaze shifted between his brothers. "I won't drop it. Lucas, what's bothering you?"Lu
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Ivy's solitude felt oppressive and suffocating. Jane was away visiting her parents, and Ryder was out of town on business. Victor's sudden disappearance left her feeling abandoned, uncertain.As she wandered the empty halls, Ivy's thoughts swirled in turmoil. Why had Victor left without a word?Her mind racing, Ivy couldn't shake the feeling of unease. She needed answers, needed to see Victor's face, needed to know he was safe."I won't just sit here, waiting and wondering," Ivy declared to herself, determination igniting within.She made up her mind; she would go to Victor, no matter what. Even if he didn't want her to."I just want to be with him," Ivy's thoughts whispered. "I want to spend time with him, to see him smile."The thought of Victor's face, his eyes, and his smile fueled her determination. She needed to see him, to touch him, to reassure herself he was alive and well.Ivy slipped behind the wheel of her car, determination coursing through her veins. The afternoon sun ca
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Victor led Ivy to the upscale shopping district, his eyes never leaving hers. "Today, you can buy anything you want," he said, his voice filled with excitement.Ivy's face lit up. "Anything?" she repeated, her voice trembling.Victor nodded. "Anything."Ivy's eyes sparkled as she entered the Gucci boutique. Victor followed closely, his gaze fixed on her."Try this," Ivy said, holding up a sleek red dress.Victor's eyes roamed over the fabric. "Stunning," he whispered.Ivy slipped into the dressing room, emerging minutes later. The dress hugged her curves, accentuating her beauty."Perfect," Victor breathed, pulling out his credit card.Next, Ivy selected black heels, her feet sliding into the stilettos with ease."Walk for me," Victor requested, his eyes crinkling.Ivy sashayed across the store, her heels clicking on the marble floor. Victor's smile grew wider.At Prada, Ivy fell in love with a silver purse. "This one," she exclaimed.Victor chuckled. "Yours."Sunglasses caught her ey
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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
