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—
The morning sunlight streamed through the kitchen windows, casting a warm glow on Victor and Ivy.Soft music drifted through the air, a melodic blend of piano and violin.Ivy sat at the kitchen island, watching Victor with a serene smile.He moved with effortless grace, his hands dancing across the
The Smith mansion's grand foyer was ablaze with activity, its usually tranquil atmosphere replaced by frantic concern.Ethan paced the marble floor, his footsteps echoing off the walls as he struggled to contain his rising anger.His eyes blazed with fierce intensity, his jaw clenched in a tight lin
A silent warning passed between them, the guard's eyes darting toward Ivy.The gesture was clear: keep quiet.Ivy's suspicion deepened, her instincts screaming that something was amiss.She strode toward Ryder's apartment, determination etched on her face.Without warning, she opened the door and sl
Ivy's eyes gazed out the car window, her mind consumed by the swirling vortex of thoughts. Julian's alleged betrayal echoed through her mind, threatening to shatter the fragile peace between the Blackwoods and Smiths. Ethan's fury, the families' sworn enemy status rekindled, and the devastating cons
Ivy's slender fingers clenched into fists, her body rigidly fought to contain the turbulent emotions brewing inside, and the silence between her and Victor grew increasingly oppressive, punctuated only by the soft sound of her silent tears streaming down her cheeks, glistening in the faint moonlight
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