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
The car pulled up to the luxurious hotel, and Ivy's anxiety spiked. She had no idea what to expect, and Victor's cryptic messages hadn't helped. Liam's constant laughter hadn't eased her nerves either.When they arrived, Victor was already standing outside, his eyes fixed intently on Ivy as she step
The grand conference room and dining room were filled with the who's who of the mafia world. The long, polished table was laden with an array of dishes, from succulent meats to exotic seafood, and fine wines flowed like water. The atmosphere was thick with tension, the air heavy with anticipation.I
As soon as Ivy exited the room, Victor's demeanor transformed from calm to calculated. With lightning-fast speed, he pricked the man's eyes with the chopsticks held in his hand, the sound of the utensils piercing flesh and eyeballs echoing through the room. The man screamed in agony, his hands insti
Ivy ran out of the room, her high heels clicking on the marble floor as she desperately sought escape from the horror she had just witnessed. She didn't stop until she reached the bar, where she grabbed a bottle of liquor from the table and made a swift exit.The cool night air hit her like a slap i
Victor sprinted towards Ivy, his heart racing with worry. As he approached, Ivy turned towards him, the piece of broken bottle still clutched in her hand. Seeing Victor, she burst into tears, her body shaking with sobs.Victor's face contorted with concern. "Baby, are you hurt? What happened to you?
Victor struggled to comprehend the situation. Ivy swiftly sat astride him, her legs wrapping around his waist like a vice. The gown she still wore had ridden up, exposing her sexy thighs, and Victor found himself entranced by the sight. He couldn't tear his gaze away, his heart racing with a mix of
Ivy walked into the dining area, her hair still damp from the shower, and her eyes scanning the room for Maria. But to her surprise, Maria was nowhere to be found. It was strange; Maria never took a day off without notice.Ivy's gaze landed on Victor, who was already seated at the table, sipping his
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