Lucas Smith's face twisted in disgust. "Brother, you can't be serious. You want Ivy to marry this...this..."
Victor's smile grew wider. "Watch your mouth, Smith. I'm not exactly thrilled about marrying your precious Ivy Elizabeth either. It was my father's decision, not mine."
Lucas sneered. "Since when do you follow your father's decisions, Blackwood?"
Victor's smirk returned, his eyes glinting with triumph. "I look forward to our union, Ivy Elizabeth."
Victor Blackwood's eyes gleamed with satisfaction as he turned to Ethan Smith. "Now that we've settled the agreement, let's finalize the engagement date. Time is of the essence, and I have little patience for prolonged celebrations. Next week would be ideal. My bride, Ivy Elizabeth, will be arriving shortly. See that she's prepared, Ethan."
With that, Victor strode away, leaving Ethan seething with resentment. Ethan's fists clenched, his anger simmering just below the surface. "That scoundrel has been watching Ivy for years, and we were oblivious to it."
Victor's voice drifted back, his tone dripping with possessiveness. "I have every right to keep an eye on what's mine."
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Ivy Smith is forced to marry Victor Blackwood, a ruthless and cunning man, due to a business agreement between their families. Despite her initial resistance, Ivy tries to make the best of the situation, but Victor's true nature soon reveals itself. He's cruel, manipulative, and has a hidden agenda. Ivy's brothers, Ethan, Lucas, and Julian, are fiercely protective of her, but they're also bound by the agreement. As Ivy navigates her new reality, she must find a way to survive Victor's abuse and manipulation while plotting her escape and revenge. The story is a dark, twisted tale of love, family, and power, with Ivy at its centre, fighting for her freedom and her life.
Ivy Black is the heir to the American Mafia. But being the stubborn woman she is, she declined. Following her dreams of dancing and singing, she ended up at the 5 King's Hotel as a burlesque dancer. Not exactly what she thought, but she doesn't complain.
Alec Northman is the leader of the Italian Mafia. With a cold heart, he runs his Mafia with an iron fist. Along with being a ruthless Mafia leader, he's a business man. He decides to enter the hotel business and ends up buying the 5 King's Hotel.
Fate leads Alec to set eyes on the gorgeous Ivy. She sings her heart out and swings her hips to the beat as the reckless leader watches. Alec soon realizes that he wants her. No one will stop him, not even her.
But after all, she is the dangerous one.
"All good boys go to heaven, but bad boys bring heaven to you."
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"This doesn't work" I mumble
"What doesn't work?" Alec stares at me from across the room. His cold glare ran shivers down my spine. Not even my father could do that to me. Only Alec can scare me.
"We don't work. Your the leader of the Italian Mafia. I'm a Black. I never wanted to be involved with the Mafia."
"You don't have a choice. You were born into it. Why not embrace it?" He came closer to me as I step back. My back hits a wall as Alec places a hand next to my head on the wall. He leans in next to my ear, "I know you feel it. You feel the killer in you. Your afraid of becoming what your father wants. But I say fuck it. Embrace your true self. Your a dangerous women Ivy Black."
-Mature Content (+16)
-Violence
-Strong language
-Graphic scenes
-Mafia related