Author's POV
The drive back from the Blackwood mansion was shrouded in tense silence. Ryan tried several times to speak, but Serena's icy demeanor shut down every attempt.
Eventually, he gave up, focusing instead on the more pressing matter of dealing with Kane.
Based on the suspicious relationship between Ivy and Kane, Ryan had little doubt who was behind this pregnancy scheme.
He decided to play along with their game. After all, Ivy wasn't actually pregnant—when the truth eventually came to light, Grandmother Evelyn would handle her punishment personally.
After wrapping up his business affairs in Chicago, Kane hurried back to New York City. Ivy had already set the stage for their performance, and he was eager to play his part.
Thanks to his successful handling of the
