"I'm a dead man," he muttered to himself, shaking his head in resignation.********************************evening fell, Victor stood by the car, waiting for Ivy to emerge from the penthouse apartment in the building he owned. He had no desire to attend the gathering, but as a member of the mafia f
She approached her brother; Julian's face lit up with a warm smile. "Ivy! It's so great to see you!"Ivy flung her arms around him, hugging him tightly. "Julian, I've missed you so much!"Julian's eyes flicked to Victor, then back to Ivy. "So, sis, what's going on? You're looking... radiant."Ivy la
As she spoke, Ivy's legs relaxed, sliding off the edge of the bed. Her dress rode up, revealing a tantalizing glimpse of her thighs. Victor's gaze flicked to her legs, his eyes lingering on the smooth skin.Ivy didn't seem to notice, lost in her memories. "Dad was so patient with me, but I was deter
Ivy got up or opened the door to find her brother Lucas standing there, who had come to invite her for dinner—a family dinner. She looked at Victor and shook her head.Lucas didn't say a word; he just turned around and left. Ivy took a deep breath, smoothing out her clothes and fixing herself up. Th
Xandros's eyes roamed over Ivy, making Ethan and his brothers glare at him with anger. But Ethan kept his calm, knowing that if anything happened, Victor wouldn't hesitate to take down Xandros.Ethan was aware of Victor's fierce protectiveness towards Ivy. No one knew the extent of Victor's feelings
Victor and Ivy sat silently in the car, the tension palpable. Ivy knew Victor was still fuming, and she needed to defuse his anger.As they drove, Ivy's gaze wandered to the roadside, and her eyes landed on an ice cream truck. Inspiration struck."Victor, please stop the car," Ivy said, her voice so
They remained locked in the passionate kiss, their lips inseparable, until the need for oxygen finally tore them apart.Breathless, Victor and Ivy separated, their chests heaving as they gasped for air.Their eyes locked, the intensity of their desire still burning bright.Victor's hands cradled Ivy
Victor's thoughts drifted to Xandros Volter, a name synonymous with ruthless ambition. The Volter family had long been sworn enemies of the Blackwoods, their animosity simmering like an open wound.However, Victor knew this feud wasn't as ancient as it seemed. If events had unfolded as his grandfath
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