A Contract Not To Fall In Love

ted breath for their rival, Victor Blackwood, the leader of the infamous Blackwood mafi

his voice low and menacing. "What does that bastar

shoulder. "Calm down, brother. Victor

greement. "He woul

in, his eyes locked on Ethan with a hint of amusement. The

eeth gritted in frustration

seat. "I can do what I wa

rn. "Gentlemen, let's maintain the peace. We're here to disc

. "I refuse to agree to this. I won't let the S

is gaze fixed on Victor. "No Smi

between the two families palpable. Victor's smi

ions. Blood has been shed, lives lost, and fortunes ruined. But we must remember that we're all part of the same world, bound together by our shared history and interests. The late Mr. Smith and Mr. Blackwoo

years, despite the tensions between you. But now, with the changing times and

of this agreement. It's not about gaining power or control, but about finding a way to coexist peace

om, catching everyone off guard. His eyes sparkle

inning of a war?" Victor asked,

aw clenched in frustration. "What

that to maintain peace between our families, our only sister, Ivy, should be married to

t. "Brother, you can't be serious. Y

not exactly thrilled about marrying your precious Ivy E

n do you follow your fath

any more blood. That's why I'm in favor of this agree

Victor. The room erupted into chaos as Victor's men drew

T THE GUNS DOWN! It was our father's de

es on Ethan. Slowly, he lowered h

ct my father's decision. We agree t

f the meeting room,

glinting with triumph. "I look for

nt, let's finalize the engagement date. Time is of the essence, and I have little patience for prolonged celebrati

than's fists clenched, his anger simmering just below the surface. "That

ripping with possessiveness. "I have ev

forward, but Julian's restraining hand on hi

frustration. Ethan's eyes narrowed his mind racing with thoughts of Iv

oice low and urgent. "Find out

ion grim, and pulled out h

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"How can you two agree to this? Sending Ivy to the Blac

measured. "We have no other choice, Julian. O

let my sister be a pawn in your game. Victor Bla

n, Victor may not be stupid enough to harm Ivy, not when he know

determined expression. "I won't be the

ad. "I'll speak with her. As her brother, it'

You've always been strict with Ivy; she might see this as anoth

s. "You think you can make her see reason? She

her everything, Julian. But she needs to understand her role as a

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