Seven years ago, Elena Maren watched the boy she loved walk out of her life without a goodbye. She had no choice but to move on, building a successful career and a life that belonged entirely to her. Now Alexander “Alex” Vale is back. A billionaire CEO and heir to one of Bellhaven’s most powerful families, Alex has everything money can buy—but he never forgot the girl he left behind. When Elena’s company is hired for one of his biggest projects, the two are forced to work side by side, despite years of silence and unresolved feelings. Old memories return. So does the attraction they once tried to bury. But rebuilding their relationship means facing the misunderstanding that tore them apart and learning to trust each other again. Elena refuses to become dependent on Alex’s wealth, while Alex must learn that loving her means standing beside her—not making choices for her. They may have lost seven years. But perhaps they were never truly lost to each other. Sometimes, love doesn't need a new beginning. It only needs two people brave enough to choose it again.