Chapter 60

Ivy's POV I couldn't believe how well my plan was working. The rumors were everywhere online now—everyone was talking about me being pregnant with Ryan's child. I imagined Kane would be thrilled. Just then, my phone lit up with a call from Kane. "Well, well," his voice dripped with smugness. "I'm impressed. Didn't think you had it in you, pulling off something this clever." I beamed at his praise, relief washing over me. Finally, I was safe from his threats. "Is there anything else you'd like me to do?" I asked sweetly, twirling my hair around my finger. No harm in showing my eagerness to please him. "Go to the Blackwood mansion," Kane instructed. "Tell Ryan's grandmother about your pregnancy. Evelyn has been desperate for a great-grandchild for years." My stomach knotted at the thought. Evelyn Blackwood had always seen right through me, making no secret of her distaste. "She won't accept me," I protested, my voice smaller than I intended. "She... she doesn't like me." "The baby change