Elara Garcia thought she had it all: a successful company, a perfect marriage, and a husband who loved her. But everything shatters when Damon Hart and his mistress, Selene, betray her in the coldest, and cruelest of ways, stealing her empire by pushing her to her death… But Elara survives. Rescued by Lucien, the ruthless billionaire who takes an obsessive interest in her, she is reborn. Stronger. Sharper. Hungry for revenge. And with Lucien’s power at her side, Elara plots to bring Damon and Selene to their knees. Their appearances drive them to madness, secrets break loose, and the empire they built on lies begins to break, crumble, and fall to dust. But as Elara’s vengeance burns hotter, so does the forbidden desire between her and Lucien. He’s dangerous. Possessive. Addicted… And he’ll do anything to help her destroy those who betrayed her, even if it means losing himself. Betrayal built her cage. Revenge will set her free. Love might just ruin them both.

Thalia has loved Adrian for ten years, but he was always meant for Aria, his childhood love. When a tragic accident takes Aria’s life, Thalia’s world shatters completely, especially when Adrian blames her for the death of Aria. Driven by a desire for revenge and convinced she is a monster, Adrian forces Thalia into a cold, loveless marriage meant to be her lifetime prison.Trapped in a mansion full of enemies and stripped of her freedom, Thalia has no choice but to endure his cruelty. But things start to change, and secrets are revealed and Adrian starts to feel things he never thought he'd feel.