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Mariëlla’s heart raced as she locked eyes with Amar across the dimly lit room, tension crackling in the air like electricity. “You think you can control me?” she spat, her voice laced with defiance. Amar leaned closer, a smirk playing on his lips. “I don’t need to control you. I just need to keep you alive.”

What started as a thrilling vacation in Brazil spirals into a nightmare when Mariëlla is coerced into smuggling cocaine back to the United States. Upon her return, she finds herself ensnared in a treacherous criminal web, with Amar assigned as her relentless guardian. Their first encounter ignites fierce animosity; they loathe each other, yet an undeniable chemistry simmers beneath the surface, turning their interactions into a volatile mix of conflict and attraction.

When a high-stakes operation leads to a lucrative payoff, Mariëlla and Amar engage in a reckless wager: if Amar is still single by his 30th birthday, he will marry her. What begins as a mocking challenge evolves into a dangerous game where their emotions run wild, blurring the lines between hatred and desire.

As they navigate their chaotic lives, both Mariëlla and Amar engage in a toxic game of sabotage, determined to ruin each other's relationships out of spite and jealousy. Whenever one of them gets close to someone else, the other strikes, leaving a trail of chaos and heartbreak. They lash out, never admitting their true feelings, as their rivalry deepens.

How long can they keep their feelings buried? And what price will they pay for a love they refuse to acknowledge? In a world where trust is fragile and passion can be deadly, their relentless battle might just lead to the most unexpected outcome of all.

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Volume 1