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
Ivy had made up her mind: with or without Victor's permission, she would meet her brother and uncover the truth.Determined, Ivy prepared herself for the encounter.She dialed Liam's number; only he could facilitate this meeting."Liam, I need your help," Ivy said, her voice firm.Liam's response wa
Victor's expression turned glacial. "I won't join you, Xandros. You're not worthy of my allegiance."Xandros's face reddened, his eyes blazing with anger."You're making a mistake, Victor," Xandros spat. "I can destroy you, just like I'll destroy the Smiths."Victor's gaze never wavered. "You're no
Ethan's gaze dropped. "You know she wasn't my biological mother, Ivy. She was yours."Ivy nodded, remembering the truth.Ethan's voice continued, laced with pain. "Cassius Volter's vendetta didn't stop at Father. He went after our family, tearing us apart."Ivy's eyes locked onto Ethan's. "And now X
Ivy sensed the tension radiating from him—the same unease that had driven him away earlier. She longed to ask what troubled him, but something in his demeanor warned her this wasn't the time.Perhaps he needed space to reconcile his emotions, just as she did.Shifting gears, Ivy's mind returned to t







