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
Victor's grip on Ivy's neck hardened, his fingers pressing into her skin. He guided her hand, making her caress her own body. Ivy's eyes closed, and she let out a soft moan as her fingers traced her curves.Victor's control was tested, his body responding to Ivy's gentle touch. He felt himself harde
Ivy sat there, long after Victor had left, her mind still reeling from their conversation. She couldn't shake the feeling that he'd seen right through her, that he knew her secrets.Her thoughts kept drifting back to him, to the way he'd looked at her with such intensity, such possessiveness. She fe
Ivy sat across from Victor at the dining table, her eyes cast downward, a hint of remorse on her face. The morning sunlight streaming through the windows highlighted the tension between them."Victor, I'm so sorry for what I said yesterday," Ivy began, her voice barely above a whisper. "I was comple
Ivy took them, her eyes scanning the program. "Wow, there are so many races today. And look, the freestyle motocross is happening later too."Liam grinned. "Yeah, Victor thought you'd like that. He knows how much you love motorcycles."The first race started, and Ivy's excitement grew. She watched i







