Ivy sensed the tension radiating from him—the same unease that had driven him away earlier. She longed to ask what troubled him, but something in his demeanor warned her this wasn't the time.Perhaps he needed space to reconcile his emotions, just as she did.Shifting gears, Ivy's mind returned to t
Ivy had made up her mind: with or without Victor's permission, she would meet her brother and uncover the truth.Determined, Ivy prepared herself for the encounter.She dialed Liam's number; only he could facilitate this meeting."Liam, I need your help," Ivy said, her voice firm.Liam's response wa
Ethan's gaze dropped. "You know she wasn't my biological mother, Ivy. She was yours."Ivy nodded, remembering the truth.Ethan's voice continued, laced with pain. "Cassius Volter's vendetta didn't stop at Father. He went after our family, tearing us apart."Ivy's eyes locked onto Ethan's. "And now X
Victor's expression turned glacial. "I won't join you, Xandros. You're not worthy of my allegiance."Xandros's face reddened, his eyes blazing with anger."You're making a mistake, Victor," Xandros spat. "I can destroy you, just like I'll destroy the Smiths."Victor's gaze never wavered. "You're no
Liam's world slowly materialized, his senses foggy. He struggled to open his eyes, groaning as pain pierced his skull.A gentle hand supported his head, a soft voice whispering reassurance."Liam, can you hear me?"Liam's gaze focused on Ryder's concerned face."What... happened?" Liam croaked.Ryde
In the shadows of Moscow's underworld, a name struck fear into the hearts of many: Daniil Morozov, the merciless leader of the Russian mafia's most notorious gang, the "Morozov Bratva." His reputation for ruthlessness and cunning had earned him the nickname "The Butcher."Daniil's empire was built o
"Bidder number three offers $500,000," Daniil announced.The room fell silent.Vladimir's voice dripped with malice."I'll give you $750,000," Vladimir spat.The bidding war intensified.Ivy's anxiety grew.Who would buy her?Vladimir's gaze lingered on Ivy, his eyes stripping her bare."Bidder numb
Ivy's eyes fluttered open, her head pounding. She lay on a cold, damp floor, darkness surrounding her.A faint light flickered, illuminated Vladimir's menacing smile."Welcome, Ivy," Vladimir sneered. "You're a hard woman to find."Ivy's memories flooded back: the ambush, Ethan's desperate voice."W
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