Lucas's eyes blazed with fury, his gaze fixed on Victor. "No Smith will ever bow to a Blackwood."
"Should I consider this the beginning of a war?" Victor asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm.
Ethan Smith's eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched in frustration. "What are you talking about, Blackwood?"
Julian Smith stepped forward, his voice calm and measured. "Wait, our fathers had decided that to maintain peace between our families, our only sister, Ivy, should be married to Victor. We must think about our business and reputation, so this agreement will continue."
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."

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 

A Contract Not To Fall In Love

The night air was heavy with anticipation as Victor, Ethan, Lucas, and Julian converged on the Red Diamond Brothel. The sleek, modern facade hid the darkness within, a haven for Moscow's elite to indulge in their most depraved desires. 


Ethan's jaw clenched. "We'll get her." 


Lucas nodded, his voice low. "Let's move." 


The team burst through the entrance, guns drawn. Patrons and guards scrambled for cover as the Smith brothers and Victor took positions. 


"Everybody down!" Victor yelled, his voice echoing through the lavish halls. 


The sound of shattering glass and screams filled the air. Lucas took out the security cameras with precision shots, while Julian disabled the alarms. 


Ethan and Victor swept through the rooms, searching for Ivy. Danil's men returned fire, but the team moved with deadly efficiency. 


Victor kicked in a door, gun raised. A guard fell, his weapon clantering to the floor. 


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