I never wanted to be my father’s daughter. Growing up, I watched him destroy lives while expanding his filthy empire. When he died, I thought I was free. But instead, I inherited the last thing I ever wanted—a seedy nightclub and all the mess that came with it. As if that wasn’t bad enough, there’s Salvatore Thorne. Ruthless, arrogant, and drop-dead gorgeous. He sees my father’s death as an opportunity, and me? Well, I’m just another piece on his chessboard. He came to me with an offer I should’ve refused. Marriage. A deal to save my skin and free me from the club—but only if I give him full control. Part of me wants to tell him to go to hell, but with debt piling up and no way out, I’m forced to consider his proposal. The problem is, Salvatore isn’t just dangerous in business—he’s dangerous to my heart. Every time we’re in the same room, the air crackles with tension. I hate how much I’m drawn to him, how easily he gets under my skin. But this isn’t about love. It’s about survival. I’ll survive this. I have to. But the more time I spend with Salvatore, the more I start to wonder… who’s really in control here—him, or me?