Every Time I Try to Leave…Talia James knows how to build an empire — but when it comes to love, she’s been stuck in a loop with Malik, her fine, charming, toxic-ass business partner who knows how to get under her skin… and right back into her bed.He’s the man who whispers loyalty but always chooses someone else. Who hypes her wins in public but breaks her down in private. And every time she walks away, he pulls her right back with old memories, smooth lies, and that body she hates still wanting.Then Jalen comes in — confident, grown, and completely unfazed by Malik’s shadow. He sees her grind, respects her mind, and treats her like she’s more than just a convenience. With him, there’s no game. No confusion. Just clarity and quiet fire.Now Talia’s caught between the man who’s always had a piece of her and the one ready to love her whole.But the past never lets go easy.And the way Malik moves… walking away might be the most dangerous thing she’s ever done.