Chapter 12

Chapter 12: The tryanny of Ivy Blackwood

3 years later

Three years had passed since the grand wedding of Ivy's son, and the Blackwood mansion had grown even more opulent. Ivy lounged on a plush couch, flipping through glossy magazines, as Emilia, her daughter-in-law, knelt beside her, massaging her feet.

But the tranquility was short-lived. As Emilia's hands moved, Ivy's eyes narrowed. "Be careful, you incompetent fool! Do you want to break my expensive nails?" she yelled, her voice piercing the air.

Emilia shivered, her hands trembling as she apologized profusely. She quickly dipped a towel into warm water, hoping to make amends. But as she applied it to Ivy's feet, the older woman screamed like a woman possessed. "You're burning me, you witch!"

Ivy's foot shot out, kicking Emilia backward. The younger woman fell, her hands raised in defense as Ivy continued to splash the scalding water at her. Emilia's hands burned, her eyes welling up with tears as she pleaded, "Pls, Moth