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
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 j
Victor lay motionless on the clinic bed, his eyes fixed on the ceiling as he struggled to muster the energy to return to his penthouse. The soft beeping of the machines and the gentle hum of the air conditioning created a soothing melody, lulling him into a state of tranquility. But the serenity was
Unknown men, later identified as members of a rival gang, charged at Victor's crew with a fierce battle cry. Gunfire erupted, the night air filled with smoke and blood.Elijah took cover behind a nearby dumpster, firing precise shots at the enemy. Liam charged forward, gunblazing, taking down multip
Victor stormed into the hospital, his eyes scanning the hallways for any sign of Ivy. He had been consumed by a sense of dread since he received the news of her critical condition. His mind was racing with worst-case scenarios, and he couldn't shake off the feeling of guilt for not being there for h
Julian's voice broke the silence, his eyes fixed on Ivy with a mix of concern and curiosity. "Ivy, we're asking you something. Why are you silent? Answer me, look, you have no need to be afraid."Outside, the tension was palpable. Liam and his men were ready to retaliate, anticipating that Ivy would
Ivy hadn't seen Victor for two days, and her mind was consumed by thoughts of the mysterious Sophie. Determined to uncover the truth, she sought out Maria, hoping the loyal housekeeper might shed some light on the situation.Ivy found Maria in the kitchen, busily preparing dinner. "Maria," she calle
"Sofia was Victor's sister."Ivy's gaze dropped, her shoulders slumping under the weight of her guilt. She felt like she had been punched in the gut, her breath knocked out of her.Elijah's smile grew wider, his eyes filled with deep empathy."I know, Ivy," he said, his voice gentle. "I know you did
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