Tears pricked at the corners of Ivy's eyes as she turned to run away, her heart heavy with hurt and embarrassment. Victor watched her go, his expression unyielding.In a fit of anger, Victor threw the basketball from his hand, but it sailed through the air, landing perfectly in the basket. The room
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
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
With a sigh, Victor spoke, his voice low and husky. "Time's up."The words hung in the air, the tension between them crackling like electricity. Ivy's body trembled, her desire unfulfilled. Victor's control was still intact, but for how long? Victor stood up, his eyes never leaving Ivy's. "My littl
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 cou
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'
He tried to wipe away the memories of Ivy's touch, her kisses, and her laughter. He tried to erase the way she made him feel, the way she challenged him, the way she needed him.But it was no use. The more he tried to push her away, the more he felt drawn to her. He couldn't deny the connection they
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?" J
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