One month, one million dollars, one rule: ‘Don't fall for the monster.' Trapped by a Hidden Clause ​"Sign it, Eva. You’re mine for a lifetime." Roman Claudius doesn’t ask—he acquires. As the billionaire CEO of a global empire, he’s spent his life treating women like line items on a balance sheet—assets to be bought, used, and liquidated. I was the only woman to ever say no to his money. And in Roman’s world, a "no" is just a price tag he hasn't met yet. To save Leo—the man who holds my heart and lives on the edge of poverty—I signed my soul over to the devil. Thirty days as Roman’s trophy. Thirty days of high-society galas, designer armor, and the suffocating heat of his gaze. But as the clock ticks down, the cage doors aren't opening. Roman has decided that thirty days isn't enough, thanks to a hidden clause. He wants a lifetime. And if I say 'no', he’s willing to destroy everything —including the only man I love. Leo, once his former employee, is now his worst enemy for standing against systemic injustice in his company. Sadly, when you bruise Roman's ego, you learn the hard way. He's a master of his game, but he forgot one thing—I’ve been at the bottom, and I’m not afraid of the dark. He bought my time. He bought my presence. He bought my choice. But soon, he'll learn how to hate me. Welcome to the Claudius Empire. Entry is free, but leaving will cost you everything. But how much will it cost me?