In the kitchen, Maria busied herself at the stove, her dark hair tied back in a neat bun. Ivy's face lit up with a warm smile."Maria! You're back!" Ivy exclaimed, rushing to envelop her in a tight hug.Maria's eyes sparkled as she returned the embrace. "Good morning, child! I've missed you."Ivy st
Ivy's solitude felt oppressive and suffocating. Jane was away visiting her parents, and Ryder was out of town on business. Victor's sudden disappearance left her feeling abandoned, uncertain.As she wandered the empty halls, Ivy's thoughts swirled in turmoil. Why had Victor left without a word?Her
Ivy's eyes locked onto Victor, her gaze piercing. A sly smile spread across her face. "And this isn't the first time I've shot him, either."The room erupted into chaos. Chairs scraped against the floor as the attendees scrambled to flee. Panic-stricken faces darted toward the door, desperate to esc
Victor led Ivy to the upscale shopping district, his eyes never leaving hers. "Today, you can buy anything you want," he said, his voice filled with excitement.Ivy's face lit up. "Anything?" she repeated, her voice trembling.Victor nodded. "Anything."Ivy's eyes sparkled as she entered the Gucci b
"Ivy!" Victor shouted, his voice laced with panic.He dropped to his knees beside her, his hands shaking."Ivy, oh God, are you okay?" Victor asked, his voice trembling.Ivy groaned, sitting up. Victor's arms wrapped around her, holding her tight."Easy," Victor whispered. "Don't move."Ivy's face s
Victor closes the door as soon as they walk in, pins her against it, grabs her by the neck, and kisses her. He doesn't kiss Ivy; instead, he eats her. When Ivy moans, Victor takes advantage of the situation and sticks his tongue inside her mouth, tasting every crevice while his hands begin stroking
"Ivy's eyes locked onto Victor's, her voice barely above a whisper."Before our engagement, when you took me ring shopping, I chose a different ring. But on the day of our engagement, it wasn't the one I selected. Why did you change it?"Victor's gaze softened, his eyes filled with a deep understand
And what did it mean for their relationship?Ivy's innocence struck him like a blow, leaving him breathless.She had no idea about Julian's treachery.Victor's gaze drifted away, his thoughts racing like a runaway train.He had fallen for his enemy's sister hard.The conflict within him intensified—
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