LOGINFive 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
He tried to wipe away the memories of Ivy's touch, her kisses, and her laughter. He tried to erase the way she made him feel, the way she challenged him, the way she needed him.But it was no use. The more he tried to push her away, the more he felt drawn to her. He couldn't deny the connection they
Ivy walked into Victor's room, expecting to find him asleep in bed. But instead, she saw him sitting on the couch, his head nodding forward as he slept. She wondered why he wasn't sleeping in the bed, and a pang of guilt hit her. Had he left the bed for her?But what Ivy didn't know was that Victor
Ivy and Julian sat on the couch in the penthouse, looking out the window at the city below. Julian knew everything about Ivy's situation—about Victor's obsession with her, about the way he controlled her every move, about the way he made her feel like a captive."Hey, sis, how are you holding up?" J
Ivy PovI'm trapped. Victor locked me in the bathroom, and I'm alone with my thoughts. My mind is racing, and I can't shake the image of Victor's bleeding shoulder from my mind. I can still see the blood flowing from his wound, and it makes my stomach turn.I try to stand up, but my legs feel like j







