Ava Holden poured her whole heart and soul into her family's company, only to be completely blindsided by the very people she trusted most. Her fiancé snatched her shares, her stepsister framed her, and the board unceremoniously booted her out. Left utterly alone and devastated, her life just… stopped.But then, she woke up. And somehow, she was five years in the past, just before everything went south.This time, Ava's had enough of trying to please everyone.Her naive trust has evaporated, replaced by carefully crafted plans. Those who wronged her? They're about to get a taste of their own medicine. And that detached CEO, who used to just watch from the sidelines, now seems surprisingly keen on standing by her side.With this unbelievable second chance, Ava steps back into the business arena, sharper than a freshly honed blade. She's ready to reclaim her life, her power, and, just maybe… her heart.

Ever since Amanda's mother died, her world has been turned upside down. Left in the cold care of a distant father and a neglectful stepmother, Amanda becomes invisible in her own home. Her boyfriend cheats. Her stepsister betrays her. And soon, the cruel whispers begin—branding her with a reputation she never earned. Months later, her life takes a darker turn when she's auctioned off to pay her family's crushing debts. Sold to the highest bidder—a cold, enigmatic Mafia boss feared across the country for his ruthlessness. A man known for one peculiar trait: he's allergic to women. So why did he buy her? Now trapped in his dangerous world, Amanda must confront the pain of her past, battle the scars left by betrayal, and discover the strength to survive. But can she overcome her trauma… or will the man who owns her be the one to break her for good.