Ivy sat there, long after Victor had left, her mind still reeling from their conversation. She couldn't shake the feeling that he'd seen right through her, that he knew her secrets.Her thoughts kept drifting back to him, to the way he'd looked at her with such intensity, such possessiveness. She fe
Ivy took them, her eyes scanning the program. "Wow, there are so many races today. And look, the freestyle motocross is happening later too."Liam grinned. "Yeah, Victor thought you'd like that. He knows how much you love motorcycles."The first race started, and Ivy's excitement grew. She watched i
Ivy's face crumpled, her eyes welling up with tears. She was consumed by fear, her mind racing with worst-case scenarios."Oh no, oh no, oh no...he's going to get hurt!" Ivy exclaimed, her voice trembling.Liam tried to reassure her. "Ivy, he's a professional. He knows what he's doing."But Ivy was
Ryder quickly dialed Victor's number, his mind racing with the implications of what they had just learned. Victor answered on the first ring."Victor, it's Ryder. We have a problem," Ryder said, his voice low and urgent.Victor's voice was calm, but Ryder could sense the tension beneath. "What is it
Ivy entered the living room; she saw Victor standing by the window, his back to her. He was dressed in his signature black attire, his hair tied in a ponytail, a few strands framing his face. But what caught her attention was the cold, hard expression on his face.Ivy's heart skipped a beat as she a
Victor lay down beside Ivy, his eyes fixed on her peaceful face. He maintained a careful distance, his body tense with restraint. Being close to her always tested his control, and he couldn't afford to lose himself again.Victor's gaze drank in the sight of Ivy's sleeping form. He memorized every cu
It was torture, pure and simple. Victor knew he shouldn't want her, not after everything they'd been through. But his body refused to listen, betraying him with its response.Ivy's hand continued to wander, her fingers tracing patterns on his chest. Victor's breath caught in his throat, his heart ra
Victor stood at the head of the conference table, his eyes scanning the room filled with high-ranking mafia members. The tension was palpable."Gentlemen, we have a problem," Victor began, his voice low and commanding. "The Smith brothers' alleged attack on our warehouse and Rayder's attempted assas
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