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
Victor's eyes widened in shock as Ivy's towel fell to the floor, revealing her naked form. He felt a rush of desire, but he tried to ignore it, looking away and clearing his throat.But Ivy didn't move to cover herself. Instead, she stood there, her eyes fixed on Victor's, a sly smile spreading acro
Ivy's plan was to push Victor to his limits, to make him want her so badly that he couldn't resist. And when he finally gave in, she would be the one in control."But what if he's more resilient than I think?" She wondered, a hint of doubt creeping into her mind.Ivy pushed the thought aside. She wa
"Fuck!" Victor cursed himself, his eyes locked on his reflection in the mirror. "What the hell is happening to me?"He couldn't believe he was jerking off like a high school teenager, all because of a woman who was 9 years younger than him. And to make matters worse, she was his enemy's sister."I'm
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