Chapter 106

A few weeks later, Ryan was discharged from the hospital. He still felt weak, but his determination to find Iris kept him going.

Back at the house, they gathered in the living room to discuss their next move."Alex agreed to meet us tonight," Ivy said, her voice steady. "He says he has information that could lead us to Victor."

Ryan nodded, glancing at Luca. "We need to be prepared. This could be our only chance."As they finalized their plan, the doorbell rang.

Ivy opened the door to find Bella standing there, her expression smug."What do you want?" Ivy asked, her voice cold.

Bella pushed past her, heading straight for Ryan. "I have something you need to sign," she said, pulling out a stack of papers.

Ryan frowned. "What is this?"

"It's a contract," Bella replied, her eyes glinting with malice. "Your mother insisted. You marry me, or I take everything."

“What”? Ivy gasped in shock.

Ryan's heart sank. He knew his mother was pushing for this, but he didn't expect Bella to play her hand