Maria Cermen spent years convincing herself that the past was buried. As the brilliant CEO of MAEX, she commands respect in the world while hiding a truth capable of destroying everything she built. The arrival of a mysterious package containing what she thought were destroyed marks the beginning of her carefully crafted life falling apart. Then he returns, Carlos Ivanov, the man she betrayed, the man who refuses to let her escape. Instead of seeking revenge, Carlos Ivanov presents Maria with an ancient marriage contract signed before either of them could refuse. What begins as a battle between two enemies soon becomes a desperate fight against forces that have manipulated their lives for centuries As forgotten memories awaken,secret realms reveal themselves, and the mysterious council tightens its grip on the world, Maria Cermen discovers that she and Carlos Ivanov are far more than unwilling spouses. Their souls have been bound by an Oath older than kingdoms, older than heaven itself. But every answer uncovers an even darker question. Why does Heaven want Maria erased? Why has Hell protected her for centuries? Will her union with Carlos Ivanov bring peace to all realms or chaos