Vivienne Sinclair had it all: brilliance, beauty, and the status of heir to one of the world's most powerful families. But a betrayal from the man she once loved wrecked her life and sent her into hiding, vowing never to return to the spotlight. Fate, however, has other intentions. Jayed Carter is a millionaire CEO who is cold and calculating. His goal is straightforward: to dominate everyone and everything opposing him. His most recent goal? Vivienne Sinclair But when he sees her again, she is no longer the girl he knew; she is unbreakable, more frigid, and more remote. A contract marriage seemed to be the only answer for both of them. Jayed wants Vivienne to preserve his empire; Vivienne wants him to shield her from a perilous past she cannot flee. Yet, the more they delve, the more the boundaries between love and manipulation blur. Their attraction grows stronger and more complex as ancient wounds come back to life. What starts as a commercial transaction fast becomes an all-consuming struggle of will. But from the shadows, an unanticipated evil pulls the strings; someone who desires Vivienne's wealth for herself will do all in their power to make her fall. Is Jayed merely another participant in this lethal game or can Vivienne rely on him?