The Bride'S Runaway Billionaire

“Marriage is a game of power, some fight to win, others fight to destroy. But when two people refuse to surrender, the only thing left is war.” Daniel Smith had it all—money, power, and the kind of devastating charm that made women weak in the knees. He was untouchable, unstoppable, a man who played by his own rules. Until his family forced him into the one thing he never wanted—marriage. Regina Green was no delicate rose. Sharp-tongued, bold, and dangerously unpredictable, she knew how to strike where it hurt. If Daniel wanted a battle, she was sure to make certain that he regretted ever stepping onto the field. Neither of them would bow. Neither of them would break. Their marriage was a battlefield drenched in tension—where every glance was a challenge and every argument pushed them closer to a line they swore they’d never cross. Hate was their language, desire was their weapon, but falling for each other? That was never supposed to be part of the plan.

*WPC #139 FL-modern werewolf Silver Tier ************** "I'm done playing nice, mate." His guttural voice was a threat. He wanted to force himself on her. He wanted her submission to come to him and be protected. Melisca was staring into his blood-red eyes. The grass field in it was gone. It was now a burning lava. Yes, she felt fear, but she was more furious about what he wanted for her. "You are my fated mate. My luna. Your rightful place should be right by my side, not running around spilling blood." Her face contorted in constant anger. If only looks could kill, his gorgeous head would have already been separated from his neck. "I don't want to be Luna for the people I hate." Her teeth gritted. She should have been scared. He can easily snap her slender neck. But her courage or stupidity prevailed over common sense. ******************** Too much for being a werewolf. A werewolf that can never shift. But that's the last of her concerns. For she had a pack to hunt, a family to revenge, and a life to survive. Melisca Lorwey is a half-blood wolf and human. Exiled by her father's clan and hated by her mother's side. When both of her parents died, she had no one else but herself alone. Witnessing how her parents had been murdered, she decided to hunt the killers as her life mission. Though she can't shift, she still had the abilities of a wolf. Then someone adds up to her life complications. Ezekiel Rawson Stavrus made her mission even harder to accomplish. She doesn't want anyone to distract or, worse, stop her plans. The very last thing she needed was the most powerful and possessive alpha chasing after her. So the moment she heard him say, “Mine." She fled away like her life's on the line. --------------------------- AN: This is not your typical romance. It focuses in bloody revenge, duties, and responsibilities first. Love isn't everything for the characters. It could be all or nothing in their wicked world of greed, power, and darkness. Shared universe with my other story. > SYSTEM MISSION: TAME THE MAFIA BOSS Please check it out as well. Thank you.

"If given the chance, she would do everything in her power to never associate with those who destroyed her life and drove her to the brink of death. She would live a peaceful life and achieve her dreams," were her words before she succumbed to the darkness, embracing her demise. ***** Eveline Miller, a simple, kind, and loving girl, loved Gabriel Winston, her childhood sweetheart, all her life. However, all he did in return was hate her. One fateful night, she ended up finding herself sleeping next to him and he ended up declaring her a lair who took advantage of his intoxicated state. Though married for three years, Eveline tried her best to prove her innocence and pave her way to his heart, only to learn that her husband was having a secret affair. The days she decided to confront him was the day she was push to death by none other than her best friend, Tiffany. It was then she realized the woman her husband was cheating her with was her so called friend. But what next? The moment she thought her life was over, she woke up in the time when she wasn't married and from that moment on, she swore to make her life worth it and ignore those who didn't deserve her love. But wait, why is Gabriel suddenly being interested in her when he didn't even blink the time she was pushed to death. Come and join me in the journey of Eveline and Gabriel and enjoy the twist and turn they face along. PS: The photo cover doesn't belong to me. Credit to the respected owner.

The night before her wedding, her world shattered. Betrayed by her own sister and abandoned by her fiancé, who demanded her kidney as the price for his love, she thought her life was over. But she refused to be a victim. At the altar, she made a bold move: she called off the wedding and declared she’d marry anyone willing to step up. To everyone’s shock, he—the richest and most powerful man in the city—stepped forward, claiming it was his “duty” to marry her. Overnight, she went from a betrayed bride to the wife of her ex-fiancé’s uncle, turning the tables on everyone who wronged her. From navigating family drama to outsmarting scheming rivals, she rose to become the undisputed queen of both families, building an empire of her own. Now, with a thriving career and a husband who adores her, she’s living her best life. But when her husband calls, begging her to come home because their twins are “starving for attention,” she knows her chaotic yet glorious life is just getting started.

Three years ago, she went to bar after losing her job and accidentally ended up in a One Night stand with her enemy, leading to pregnancy. She was forced by her stepmom and stepsister to keep the pregnancy after discovering that the pregenacy was owned by the richest man in the city. On the night of her delivery, her stepmom and stepsister took away her son from her and asked the guards to throw her into the sea, unknowingly to them, they're still four more coming. Three years later, the man returned from abroad and sought revenge on her, believing her mother was responsible for his mother's death. Her life was subjected to a life of misery, exploited to satisfy his desires and her stepsister with the status of the man's fiance and also using her son as hers, she made life difficult for her to live in. The trauma left her infertile, but she escaped. Fueled by a burning desire for revenge, she came back five years after with her quintuplets! She had become a powerful figure with multiples identities. She fought against him, making her stepsister and all her enemies pay for what they did to her!

"Linda, as the only child of your mother's, my first child and heir of the family, it is your duty to make sure that our family name continues. I am giving you 30 days to find a suitor or you will lose your inheritance and your mother's gallery will be sold off", said Lilly King, Linda's grandmother. "The mission was clear: "Find a man or die", okay die, is a bit dramatic but for me finding a husband was like a game of death, should I join a dating site? go on a dating show?" This story follows Linda King as she fights to keep what is hers and time is not on her side. Will she succeed?

Born and raised in a lab Tristan must figure out how to live and survive in the outside world. To make matters worse he has 4 others to look after. He's the oldest but is always being taken care of, to make sure his lab siblings want for nothing, Tristan will need to make a difficult decision. The goal is to provide for his siblings but he ends up living just like he was groomed to live. On top of everything else, there are four alphas who want to mate with him, and they don't mind sharing. Will Tristan accept his fate? Or will he runaway?

My name is Yin Xue... ... I am a teacher in the modern world but because of an accident i end up in a ancient world. My parents gave me the name of Yin Xue meaning silver snow because of my blue eyes . None of my relatives has blue eyes and it appears its just a dna fluke. After i was fired from my job as a teacher, i go home and i got drunk. Because i drank a lot and because i leaved the house while drunk, i had a accident while i tried to catch a black cat. I know my chance to survive are slim but i still hope. The pain is terrible and as i wake up......... Its The moment when i arrived in this world and exactly when my child was born..... ????

Maya DeLuca was born as a result of adultery. She is the fruit of the shameful love affair her married mother had. Her mother passed away shortly after giving birth, leaving Maya to bear the consequences of her mother's sins. Right from birth, Maya was loathed by everyone in her family, especially her stepfather, her late mother’s husband. Maya is the evidence of his wife's betrayal; hence, she is a thorn in his flesh. He abused her, punishing her for her mother’s betrayal. Maya is a junior chef at a five-restaurant and also works as a waitress at her Stepfather’s gentlemen's club to pay off the debt she owes him. Maya's Life becomes more complicated when she gets entangled with a handsome billionaire, Dalton Black, as he hires her as his personal chef. Maya obliviously captivated Dalton's heart as love blossomed between them. However to fight for her love for Dalton Black, Maya has to face the nefarious plans Dalton Black’s enemies have laid out for him. Maya became Dalton’s Black only desire, the light in his grimy world. He will do anything to be with her forever even though she is a weapon his enemies are going to use against him.

A captivating tale of supernatural intrigue, revenge, and forbidden love, where loyalty is tested, and the past holds the power to shape the future. In a realm where the line between the living and the dead is fragile, QingWu embarks on a dangerous mission to uncover the hidden truths of her past. Haunted by betrayal and her father's family's dark secrets, she seeks vengeance, ready to fight any force that stands in her way. But when a forbidden connection with Xiao Chenyuan, the formidable Dread King, begins to grow, her path to revenge becomes more complicated. Bound by ancient forces and trapped in a world of spirits, QingWu must confront the ghosts of those she’s lost while discovering her own power. As the tension between revenge and love rises, she must decide whether to let the past consume her or embrace the possibility of a future that could heal the wounds she’s carried for so long.

In Second Chance Runway, we follow the tumultuous life of Elena Vargas, a young woman whose beauty is overshadowed by her lack of self-care and the oppressive figures around her. At 21, she is forced into a loveless marriage by her mother, to a man who is nothing but cruel. Despite landing a lucrative job at the prestigious Grand State Buildings, Elena’s life is far from grand as her husband seizes her earnings, and her family treats her with disdain. Her world shatters further when her husband’s affair with her sister comes to light. Just when it seems like her story has reached its tragic end, fate intervenes. A fatal accident sends Elena back in time, waking up as her 18-year-old self. With memories of her past life intact, she seizes this miraculous opportunity to rewrite her destiny. Determined to pursue her long-forgotten dream of becoming a supermodel, Elena embarks on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. But it’s not just about the glitz and glamour; it’s about settling scores. As she rises through the ranks of the fashion world, Elena plots a sophisticated revenge against those who wronged her, all while navigating the complexities of love, family, and fame. Will Elena’s second chance lead her to the life she’s always dreamed of, or will the shadows of her past prove too difficult to escape? Second Chance Runway is a story of resilience, ambition, and the transformative power of self-belief.

The footsteps sounded closer, and closer, and closer, until he faintly heard Siri's voice welcoming someone into the house, but before he could open his eyes to see who it was, he felt a large hand gripping his neck, his legs were locked tightly between much larger ones, and, he felt the cold metal of a gun placed directly on his...gun. Zeno quickly opened his eyes from instincts, ready to fight off his attacker, but the moment he did so, he was met with mesmerizing dark grey orbs, staring dangerously at him. The face of his attacker was too close, he couldn't make out his features, but he knew they were sharp, even from a closed look. He didn't bother fighting, he didn't want to lose his junior member down there, and his Nana still expected grandchildren from him. He couldn't disappoint her. "Who. Are. You?" The voice of his attacker was so deep, dark, and commanding. Zeno was a fighter, but he felt a chill run down his spine from the sound of the voice. The hand around Zeno's neck tightened, but he endured it, he was a fighter. Judging by his attacker's looks and actions of confidence, this was his boss. ~~~ After losing his parents and being faced with an unbelievable medical bill, Zeno Evander finds himself working as a Manny for a mysterious Billionaire, but it doesn't last long; after almost being killed by the Mafia billionaire, Zeno swore never to return to that place again. But after a week of escaping the Mafia billionaire, Zeno finds himself kidnapped and Blackmailed into signing a year's contract as the Mafia's Manny and bodyguard. Could Zeno escape his evil and monstrous boss? Or would he be consumed by him? Consumed by the forbidden passion he felt build up between them? Would he risk his life just to experience the burn of forbidden love? After the betrayal from his family, ex-wife, and friend five years ago, Sebastian Orion became a totally different being. He became cold, aloof, and dangerous as he rose to become the most feared Mafia king of the underworld, and everyone who heard his name shivered from fear. He distrusted everyone and hated any form of human relationships, building a thick wall around himself. But, not until his son's manny came into the picture. Zeno irritated him in every way, he hated the mere sight of his bodyguard and would have chosen to kill him if not for the sake of his son. Sebastian always tried to push Zeno away by treating him in the lowest way possible. But when the contract was coming to an end, were his feelings still the same? Or did he suddenly realize that it wasn't only his son that needed Zeno? ~~~ "What are you waiting for? Leave!" Sebastian snarled bitterly. He would have to speak with Butler Nicole to find out why he brought back this stupid clown to his house. He had just returned from yet another trip, just to find this nuisance in his house again. He hated Zeno so much; he was classless and looked extremely dangerous to be near his son; who knew if he was sent as a snitch by an enemy? "I'm sorry, boss, but I can't," Zeno said and stood his ground. Leaving would mean he wanted his Nana to die; no, he'd rather stay here and take all punches that came his way; he was used to it. "What?!" Sebastian couldn't believe that such stupid people were still existing in the world. "I can't leave," Zeno repeated.

In order not to bring the wrath of the Galwynn Empire Duke upon their kingdom, the Everia King gave out his daughter as a potential bride. In a world full of power-thirsty rulers, nowhere was safe. Hareton Sullivan, the bloodthirsty Duke has eyes for the baker's daughter only but the political truce between him and the Everia King must stand. Will Princess Marcella Dominic allow the Duke's heart to be stolen by the commoner's daughter? What will Victoria do when she finds out that the Duke is heartless and cruel?.

Sonia’s life is going great one minute and then takes a spin for the worse when she is betrayed, gets pregnant and worse, is told that she will be getting married to Italian mafia heir, Anthony Romero, who doesn’t mind raising another man’s child. She abhors the idea, but having also recently been disowned by her father, she has no choice but to accept the marriage proposal if she wants protection for herself and her child. But she has questions. Why would a sane man from her world want to raise a child that isn’t his? Surely they’re ulterior motives in play. *** Anthony Romano gave up on love a very long time ago and swore never to let another woman in. Then in comes this one woman he calls ‘wife’, breaking down walls he spent years building. But he’s not about to let some flimsy feelings get in the way of his one need. The Mafia’s Pregnant Bride thrusts readers into a world of tension, twists, lies, scandals, an unexpected pregnancy, or two, love, and so much more! Read on!

Princess Arianne has spent her life trapped within the gilded walls of the palace, overshadowed by the ambitions of her five half-brothers who battle for the throne. Despite their rivalry, they love her unconditionally. But Arianne craves freedom—not power. When she and her youngest brother, Prince Kael, secretly escape the palace to explore the world beyond, their adventure turns into exile when their father, the king, discovers them. As punishment, they are sent to the kingdom’s harsh border, stripped of their royal titles, and forced to train as common soldiers. There, Arianne meets General Rian, the kingdom’s most revered warrior—and the man unknowingly betrothed to her. Loyal to his unseen princess, Rian has sworn to love and protect her, but he finds himself irresistibly drawn to the mysterious new recruit, Ari. Unaware of her true identity, Rian struggles between duty and desire, torn between the princess he has never met and the soldier who challenges and captivates him. As Arianne fights alongside him, she begins to see the man behind the legend, and against her better judgment, she starts to fall for him too. But secrets cannot stay hidden forever. When the truth comes to light, will love be enough to bridge the gap between them? Or will duty, betrayal, and the weight of the crown tear them apart? A tale of forbidden love, hidden identities, and the battle between destiny and desire—where the heart must decide what truly matters.

Jasmine is the first daughter of the great Alpha Bale. Because of her status as a bastard child, she lives a life maltreated scrubbing floors and attending to the needs of her father, step mother, step siblings and the entire pack. But her life makes a drastic turn when she is switched in place for her father’s legitimate daughter to be married off to the Handsome and Cold hearted Alpha Xaden. Xaden is determined to punish Jasmine for the sins of her father who had massacred his entire family, even though she is nothing like her father. Hate slowly turns to desire, fierce passion and finally love. But what happens when Xaden discovers that Jasmine, was planted as a spy to bring his downfall and was not in fact the original princess he was promised to? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Let this be a lesson to everyone. Royal or not, Alpha or Omega," He declares. "You will steer clear of what is mine. In my own territory. In my pack." With that, he tosses the bloodied arm aside and takes Jasmine away from their shocked gaze.

Emma Carter is a sharp-tongued, fiercely independent woman who has clawed her way to success as a top lawyer. She has no time for love, and certainly no patience for arrogant, entitled billionaires—especially Nicholas Blackwood, the infuriatingly charming CEO of Blackwood Enterprises. After a disastrous first meeting where Emma embarrasses him in front of a boardroom full of executives, Nicholas is intrigued. He’s used to people fawning over him—not challenging him. So when circumstances force them into an engagement of convenience (read: blackmail, accidental contract, and a meddling grandmother), sparks fly, and so do insults, misunderstandings, and very public fights. Will Emma’s stubborn heart thaw for the insufferable billionaire who seems determined to win her over? Or will Nicholas’ relentless pursuit be the thing that finally breaks him? One thing is certain: love was never part of the contract.

Melody was Betrayed by her best friend and even by her family members. She was drugged and defamed. When she thought that things could not get any worse she received the news of her parents dying in a plane crash. As if that was not enough, an assassin was sent to kill her. But miraculously, she survives and finds herself in a different city. After five have passed, she returns to avenge her family and take back all that was hers. She meets Damian, a young billionaire who falls in love with her and offers to help her seek justice for her past. Will Melody be able to get justice for her family? And will Damian's family see Melody in a good light? Will their relationship be able to withstand the test of time? Please read to find out. ************ The book cover is mine do not use it without permission

Liana Cox lives a very simple life. Stay married to the love of her life and be happy. Others would say that was hard but it wasn't, never for her. At least, that was until she found out her supposed husband detested her and had only eyes for her perfect older sister, Sophia. Still, she's far too determined and she tries to fix her marriage— Leading to her dying. She's given a choice: Go back in time before she's wed to him and make everyone who hurt her in her past life pay in one year or spend the rest of her life in eternal torment. So she does the natural thing. Goes back in time to finally make herself happy without restrictions— Oh, and of course, getting married to her former bully turned billionaire, Dante Salvatore. To use him, of course. But as she walks the fine line between revenge and desire, one question lingers: is she using him—or could her heart be changing in ways she never expected?

Meet Angelou, a smart and independent woman who built a name for herself after years of hard work and determination. She tirelessly cares for her foster parents as a simple gratitude for providing everything for her since adoption. But when her foster father mismanages the family business, he seeks help and arranges a partnership with multi-billionaire Ferdinand Levine. A partnership that includes Angelou marrying his only heir, Gabriel. Angelou and Gabriel got tangled with the arranged marriage, both having their own respective objections and goals. Angelou being at the top of her career and loving her singlehood, while Gabriel wanting to get his revenge on her and at the same time take full control of his father’s conglomerate. As their world collides, blossoming love and danger intertwine in this gripping billionaire romance. “I hate to burst your bubble, Miss, but this marriage is nothing more than just a deal. You can dream all you want, I will not stop you from doing so, but these are all temporary. So enjoy the moment while it lasts.” “As long as this will keep my family’s name from destruction, then I am more than willing to spend temporary hell with you until our fake marriage is over. I am doing all of this for my parent’s sake. So come hell or high waters, even if I need to be in the abyss just to save them, then so be it.” “Don’t ever fall in love with me, Miss. Don’t you dare or you’ll be sorry.”

Lenora Maen always dreamed of finding her fated mate. As heir to the White Stone Pack, she was raised to believe the mate bond was sacred—an unbreakable connection blessed by the Moon Goddess. She imagined love, devotion, and a future ruled side by side. She never imagined being abandoned. During her mother’s memorial, her heat triggers unexpectedly, sending the pack into chaos. Unmated wolves lose control, instincts overriding reason, and just as she thinks she’ll be claimed against her will, a black wolf appears from the shadows—powerful, dominant, and utterly unstoppable. He defends her. Claims her. Binds them together in an unbreakable bond.After one night, he was gone—leaving her bonded to a ghost, trapped in a connection that burned hotter with every passing day. Her mate was out there, living as if she didn’t exist. For six months, she searched, only to find him in the last place she expected—a billionaire CEO, a man of wealth and power, completely unaware of what he is. Cameron Anderson has everything—money, influence, control. He built an empire with ruthless precision, untouchable in the world he created. But when a silver-haired woman storms into his life, claiming he belongs to her, his perfect reality begins to crack. Visions of forests and wolves. A pull he can’t explain. A fire he can’t extinguish. He doesn’t believe in fate. He doesn’t believe in wolves. But the bond doesn’t care what he believes. And neither does Lenora—because she kidnaps him. He is her mate. Whether he accepts it or not. Now, he wakes up in White Stone Pack, forced to face a world he never knew existed. A truth buried deep in his blood. A woman who refuses to let him go. Will he stay willingly, embrace the bond and the pack that could become his home— Or will he leave her behind once more? - Updates twice a week.

Dahlia a human girl is sold off to the Lycan king who as a peace treaty between the humans and the werewolves. Her first night and her new husband already tries to k!11 her while she's asleep, she can't hear or speak. They all think she's use less.But she's not as innocent as they presume. Dahlia is something sinister hiding behind an adorable sweet face. Rath is not fond of the idea of having a human wife, as beautiful as she is, he knows she's not as sweet as she looks. But something inside him prompts him to protect her. A complusion that he fears is going to be his Downfall. He finds out a secret the humans kept about Dahlia. She possesses a rare pure soul. Whoever possesses her soul would have the most invincible powers ever known mankind. But there's only one problem, make it two. One, he's not the only one aware about Dahlia's soul, and two, Dahlia has to willingly sell it to him. His only option is either make Dahlia fall in love with him or mind control Dahlia into selling her soul. He can't read Dahlia's mind, mind control out of the equation so he's only left with one option. Sounds easy right, make a human girl you h8 fall madly in love with you but how can it be easy when your ex is making a move on her?

Meeting him was all it took to shatter all that she believed. One fateful night was all that was required to have her questioning her existence and the world around her. Up until the moment she crossed paths with Helios Sloan, Eliana led an ordinary, mundane life. Helios, a man renowned by many but encountered by only a few, had a reputation that preceded him with unfavorable tales. However, Eliana held a contrasting perspective. Despite the stark contrasts between them, Eliana perceived a similarity. Helios, also known as The Demon, was more than just a nickname. Eliana found herself inexplicably drawn to his darkness, challenging her previous perceptions. She came to the realization that she shared more in common with him than she had initially thought. Born to a bloodline beyond the natural yet unknown to her, Eliana possesses abilities that are beyond her comprehension. To uncover the hidden truth, she must venture with him into an unknown world where their trust in each other was tested as secrets were revealed to them.

A young girl is taken back in time to Ancient china and discovers she has been chosen as the bride of a powerful,tyrant emperor Qiang junjui whom is the leader of a powerful cultivator sect. At first He treats her gently but she slowly begins to see the monster he is. but what if the monster exterior isn't the true character, what if underneath all that tyranny, there's a broken heart and a soul full of void sorrows. what if they are memories of her past life entwined with his own, what if there's more than just being his chosen bride. why does he loose control when it comes her? He's ready to burn down heaven's gate just to keep her close. "in a thousand life times, I'll still choose you" He holds her bloody lifeless body in his arms and sobs. "just keep coming back to me and I'll keep loving you" "Haoyi...promise me, promise me you'll live a better life" "i can't live without you"

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Synopsis: Alex Knight is a self-made billionaire with a thriving media empire and a past buried in shadows. But his world is turned upside down when he discovers that the woman he loves, Emilia St. James, isn’t the angel he thought she was. Emilia, the daughter of his late mentor, is tied to a betrayal that runs deeper than Alex could have imagined—a betrayal that cost him not just his heart but also his trust in everything he’s built. Emilia's perfect facade hides a web of secrets, manipulation, and a dangerous connection to Declan, her controlling brother and Alex’s ruthless business rival. Declan’s schemes threaten to destroy Alex’s empire, and Emilia is caught in the crossfire between loyalty to her family and the man who has awakened a fire in her soul. As lies unravel and power plays escalate, Alex is forced to confront his darkest fears while plotting the ultimate revenge. Emilia, torn between love and duty, must make a choice: stand with Alex and risk everything or remain loyal to her family’s deadly legacy. In a world where wealth and deceit reign supreme, love is just another game—and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Will Alex and Emilia overcome their betrayals, or will their love story end in ashes? Full of suspense, shocking twists, and a touch of dark humor, *The Billionaire’s Trap* promises to keep readers hooked with cliffhangers that will leave them desperate for the next chapter.

"An eye for an eye," I told myself every night as I dreamed of his death. He was the monster who had ruined my life, the devil in every nightmare. But now, he stands before me, alive, no longer cursed, and all I can feel is the heat of his gaze, stripping me bare. I wanted to end him... but now, it feels like he's already ended me.” In the Kingdom of Rivera, Kaden, the ruthless crowned alpha Prince, lay cursed in eternal slumber. Lily, a servant girl with a hidden past, arrived on a mission of vengeance, seeking to kill the monster who slaughtered her family and destroyed her colony. But when she touched him, the curse was broken. Instead of death, Kaden offered her a shocking proposal: become his mate and bear his heirs. Now, Lily is bound to her enemy, torn between the desire that burns within her and the revenge that fuels her soul. Will she succumb to the darkness that haunts them both, or will her thirst for vengeance consume him... and herself?

Lena Carter never imagined her wedding day would feel like a sentence rather than a celebration. Forced into marriage to save her family’s legacy, she finds herself bound to Damian Blackwood—a man as ruthless in business as he is in his personal life. Cold, calculating, and utterly unyielding, Damian sees their union as nothing more than a strategic move. But neither of them expected the sparks that ignite between them. Trapped in a marriage neither wanted, Lena fights against the invisible chains of her new life, refusing to be another pawn in Damian’s empire. Yet, the more she resists, the more she finds herself drawn to the man behind the icy façade—a man who harbors secrets as deep as his ambition. When old enemies resurface and betrayals threaten to destroy them both, Lena must decide—will she continue to fight the man she was forced to marry, or will she risk her heart for a love she never saw coming? A marriage built on obligation. A passion neither can deny. Can love bloom in the midst of reluctance?