Victor entered his room; he was met with a scene of utter disarray. His belongings were scattered haphazardly across the floor, as if a tornado had swept through, leaving chaos in its wake. A wet towel lay draped across his bed, its soggy presence an affront to his sense of order. With a flick of hi
Victor's smile grew wider, his eyes glinting with amusement. "It's just the effect of the morning; don't be too happy; it's not because of you." His words were a subtle jab, but Ivy refused to rise to the bait.As Victor reached for his brush, Ivy's eyes met his, a spark of tension crackling between
The air was thick with tension as they sat at the dining table, Ivy's eyes blazing with anger as she stared at Victor. His expression remained impassive, but his voice was laced with a subtle warning. "It's better to eat something instead of staring at me; otherwise, your brothers will think I don
Ugh, Victor! My blood boils just thinking about him. He's always trying to control me, manipulate me, and trap me in this gilded cage. And now he's taken Max away from me, the one being who truly understands me. I hate him, I hate him, I hate him! He's a heartless creep, a monster with no empathy
Victor stormed through the front door of his penthouse, his anger already simmering just below the surface. The betrayal at the office still seethed in his mind, and he was looking forward to unleashing his fury on whoever was responsible. But nothing could have prepared him for what he saw next.
Victor sat on the couch, the TV blaring in front of him. He was watching the news, a smug smile spreading across his face as the headline flashed on the screen: "Smith's 2 Warehouses Burn to Ashes.".Just as the anchor began to speak, Ivy emerged from her room, rubbing the sleep from her eyes. She l
Ivy jumped off the couch, her heart racing with fear and anger. She ran towards her room, slamming the door shut behind her and locking it with shaking hands.She leaned against the door, her chest heaving with sobs. "Damn you, Victor!" she cursed, her voice muffled by the door. "Damn you to hell!"
Liam strode into the room, his tall frame and confident demeanor commanding attention. Ivy, still seated on the couch, gazed up at him with a mixture of disdain and boredom. "Are you having fun?" Liam asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm. Ivy's response was laced with venom. "Yes, of course. W
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
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?!"
His body slumped.Victor released his grip.Adrian crumpled to the floor.Dead.******************************************************Weeks had passed since the devastating accident that had left Ivy's life hanging in the balance, and she was finally starting to see glimpses of her former self.As
"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
"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 f
Without disturbing Elijah and Jane, Victor slipped out of the room, his long strides devouring the distance to his car.The night air was heavy with foreboding as Victor sped toward St. Michael's Hospital.Ivy's fragile form haunted his thoughts.What if she didn't make it?The possibility sent a ch
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 clen
Ivy's body slumped, unconscious, her car a twisted wreck, smoking and sputtering, its tires flat.For minutes, Ivy lay there, alone and injured, as the world around her faded to black.No passersby stopped to help; the street was eerily empty.The only sound was the creaking of twisted metal and Ivy
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