Julian Vance doesn't buy things—he conquers them. When Vivienne’s family fashion empire crumbles under massive debt, she becomes his latest acquisition. Bound by a ruthless marriage contract, she expects a cold, calculating tech billionaire. She doesn't expect the devil himself.Julian’s pristine corporate empire is a slick front for a deadly international crime syndicate, and he expects his new wife to sit quietly in her gilded cage. But Vivienne refuses to be a pawn. Her fierce, stubborn defiance sparks a dark, violent obsession in her new husband. Just as the lines between bitter hatred and burning passion begin to blur, Vivienne uncovers a devastating secret. Julian didn't marry her to save her family. He married her to destroy them. Fifteen years ago, Vivienne's estranged father ordered the assassination of Julian's family—and now, the monster she married is here to collect his pound of flesh. Will Vivienne survive the crossfire, or will his vengeance consume them both?Character ProfilesVivienne Sterling (FMC):Once a high-society darling, Vivienne is fierce, resilient, and deeply loyal to her family's legacy. She refuses to cower or be controlled, using her sharp tongue and intelligence to fight back against Julian. Her fatal flaw is her blind spot for her estranged father, believing him to be flawed but ultimately innocent of the horrors Julian accuses him of.