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The IronClad Vow

The IronClad Vow

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last updateLast Updated : 2025-12-22
By:  BlackFire Ongoing
Language: English
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Third-Person POV

Drama

CEO

Intelligent

Contract Marriage

Regret

The air in the penthouse was thick with unspoken words and the lingering heat of a shared victory. He stood before her, the ice in his gaze finally melted, revealing a raw vulnerability that stole the breath from her lungs. “This wasn’t part of the contract,” he murmured, his voice a rough caress as his thumb traced the line of her jaw. Her heart hammered against her ribs, a frantic bird against the gilded cage of their agreement. “I know.” His fingers tangled in the hair at the nape of her neck, tilting her face up to his. The world narrowed to the space between them, to the shocking warmth of his skin against hers. “Then tell me to stop, Ivy. Give me the rules. Give me the clause.” She should. Every instinct for self-preservation screamed at her to rebuild the walls, to remember he was her enemy, her jailer, her temporary husband. But as she looked into the stormy grey depths of his eyes, she saw not the ruthless CEO, but the man who had just looked at her daughter as if she were the most precious thing in the world. So, she didn’t speak. Instead, she rose onto her toes, closing the distance, her lips a breath away from his in a silent, devastating answer. The first kiss was not a conquest, but a surrender. It was not about revenge or contracts. It was a question, and in the shuddering breath he released against her mouth, she found her answer. The cold, platinum wedding band finally felt warm against her skin.

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13 Chapters
A Proposal Forged in Ice
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The Gilded Cage
The wedding was a transaction, meticulously executed.There was no lace, no whispered vows, no happy tears. It took place in a stark, modern courthouse chamber that smelled of lemon polish and quiet desperation. Ivy wore a simple, off-white sheath dress she’d bought off the rack, a garment as temporary as the vows she was about to take. Lucian stood beside her in a charcoal Brioni suit that cost more than her entire year’s rent, his posture radiating impatience.The judge’s words were a monotonous drone. “…for better or for worse…”"For worse," Elara thought, her hands clasped so tightly her knuckles were white. "It is entirely for worse."“…in sickness and in health…”She thought of Calla, and a fresh wave of determination washed over the fear. "For her health. Always for her."When the judge instructed Lucian to place the ring on her finger, he did so with the detached efficiency of a CEO sealing a merger. The platinum band was cool and heavy, a perfect circle that felt more like a
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A Clash of Coffee and Wills
The first morning in the Thorne penthouse dawned with a silence that was anything but peaceful. Ivy woke in the vast, unfamiliar bed, the sterile luxury of the room feeling more like a hotel suite than a home. For a disorienting second, she didn’t know where she was. Then the memory of the cold wedding, the loosening wedding band on her finger, and Lucian’s impassive face crashed down on her.She dressed in her own simple clothes, a soft, grey sweater and dark slacks, a small act of defiance. When she ventured out into the main living area, she found him already there, a fortress of concentration behind his tablet, a half-empty cup of black coffee at his elbow. The morning sun carved his profile in light and shadow, making him look both formidable and, annoyingly, perfectly composed.He didn’t look up as she entered. “The chef is in the kitchen. Tell him what you want.”Ivy hesitated, then moved toward the sleek, state-of-the-art kitchen. A man in a crisp white uniform gave her a poli
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A Shattered Masquerade
The Hamilton Charity Gala was a sea of glittering jewels and murmured lies, and Ivy was drowning in it. The emerald gown, a masterpiece of silk and structure, felt less like armor and more like a cage of someone else’s making. At her side, Lucian was a king holding court, his hand a firm, impersonal pressure on the small of her back, guiding her, possessing her for the watching world.“You’re staring at the champagne flute as if it’s a venomous snake,” his voice, low and meant only for her, cut through the symphony of string quartets and polite conversation. “Relax. Smile. You’re supposed to be enchanting the masses, not conducting a chemical analysis.”Ivy forced her lips to curve, a brittle, practiced gesture. “I’m simply calculating how many of these flutes it would take to pay for a new pediatric wing. The number is… enlightening.”A flicker of something, amusement? crossed his features before being schooled back into impassivity. “A pragmatist. How refreshing.” He nodded toward a
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Fragility of Glass
The world snapped back into focus with a dizzying, painful clarity. The serene ballroom was a warzone of splintered crystal, overturned tables, and the panicked cries of the city’s elite. The air was thick with dust, choking and sweet.But for Lucian, the world had narrowed to the crimson line marring the pale skin of Ivy’s arm.“Medic!” His roar cut through the chaos, a sound of pure, undiluted authority that brooked no argument. He was still crouched over her, his body a cage shielding her from the ongoing confusion, his hand a viselike band around her uninjured wrist as if she might vanish.“Lucian, I’m fine,” Ivy insisted, her voice shaky. She tried to sit up, but a wave of dizziness and the firm pressure of his hand on her shoulder held her down.“You are not fine,” he bit out, his eyes blazing. The blood from the cut on his temple was now a dark, drying trail. He ripped the pristine white pocket square from his tuxedo jacket with a violent jerk and pressed it against the gash on
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Cracks in the Ice
The doctor left and the door clicked shut. The sound was final. It sealed them in the too-quiet penthouse. Ivy sat on the edge of the sofa in the living room. Her left arm was now clean and neatly bandaged. The white gauze was a bright flag against her skin. It felt tight and strange. The memory of the needle pulling the suture thread through her skin was fresh. It had pinched and burned. She had not made a sound.Lucian stood by the window. The city lights were a distant galaxy below them. He had not changed his clothes. The fine dust from the collapse still powdered his shoulders. The dark stain of dried blood marked his temple. He held a glass of amber whiskey. He did not drink from it. He just stared out at the night.Ivy watched his back. The broad shoulders were rigid. He was a statue of contained energy. She remembered the weight of him shielding her. The violent push that had saved her life. The raw fear in his voice when he asked if she was hurt. That man was different from
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7. The Unspoken Threat
The world shrank to the size of the penthouse, ts walls of glass and steel became their entire universe. Morning arrived pale and quiet. The city below moved on unaware. But up in the sky Lucian Thorne and his new wife were trapped in a silent war.Ivy woke to the dull throb in her arm. The white bandage was a bright reminder of the night. Of the shattering crystal. Of his body covering hers. She dressed slowly. She chose a soft grey sweater. It felt like armor against the chill of the apartment. Or maybe against the chill of his gaze.She found him in the dining room. He was already working. A tablet glowed in his hand. A half empty coffee cup sat near his elbow. He did not look up when she entered. The air was stiff between them. Full of things unsaid.“Good morning,” she said. Her voice was a quiet intrusion.He gave a short nod. Still he did not look at her. “The chef is here. Order what you want.”She sat far from him. The long table felt like a canyon. She asked for tea and toas
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7. The Unspoken Threat
The world shrank to the size of the penthouse, ts walls of glass and steel became their entire universe. Morning arrived pale and quiet. The city below moved on unaware. But up in the sky Lucian Thorne and his new wife were trapped in a silent war.Ivy woke to the dull throb in her arm. The white bandage was a bright reminder of the night. Of the shattering crystal. Of his body covering hers. She dressed slowly. She chose a soft grey sweater. It felt like armor against the chill of the apartment. Or maybe against the chill of his gaze.She found him in the dining room. He was already working. A tablet glowed in his hand. A half empty coffee cup sat near his elbow. He did not look up when she entered. The air was stiff between them. Full of things unsaid.“Good morning,” she said. Her voice was a quiet intrusion.He gave a short nod. Still he did not look at her. “The chef is here. Order what you want.”She sat far from him. The long table felt like a canyon. She asked for tea and toas
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The protector
The second day of their captivity dawned as the sun rose over the city, painting the sky in shades of fire and gold. Light spilled into the penthouse, lighting up dust motes dancing in the air—and finding Ivy curled on a large sofa. A book lay open in her lap, but her eyes were not on the words. They were fixed on the man across the room. Lucian was a storm contained in a suit. He paced, phone pressed to his ear, his voice a low, angry hum—a dangerous sound, like a hive of disturbed bees. “I do not pay you for excuses,” he snapped. The words were sharp, cutting the quiet morning. “Find the weakness. Exploit it. I do not care how. Just get it done.” He listened for a moment. His jaw tightened, a muscle ticking—a tiny clock of fury. “No. That is a pathetic offer. They will laugh at us. Go back. Double the pressure. I want their signature by noon.” He ended the call, threw the phone onto a chair—a gesture of pure frustration—then ran both hands through his hair. He looked tired: the
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The Unlocked Door
The silence in the penthouse was complete—it was a living thing, pulsing around them. Lucian did not move, did not blink. He simply stared at Ivy. His gray eyes were wide with shock: no longer cold chips of stone, but deep pools of confusion, wonder, and sudden, sharp suspicion.“Say that again,” he said. His voice was a rough scrape of sound.Ivy kept her finger pointed at the screen. Her hand was steady, but inside she was trembling. She had done it now—opened a door, and she did not know what was on the other side.“The error is in the tertiary server array,” she repeated. Her voice was calm—the voice she used with Theo, the voice of the secret strategist. “Section 4B. Theo called it the silent snake. It hides, grows, then strikes.”Lucian looked from her face to the screen and took a step closer. His eyes scanned the line of code she indicated. He saw it: the subtle flaw, the misplaced command. It was so small, so easy to miss—but it was a cancer, killing his system.He picked up
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