He bought her freedom to ruin her life, but her love became his ultimate executioner." "Sign it," he commanded, throwing the contract onto the heavy desk. "One year. No feelings. No love." Ava looked into the cold, dark eyes of the city's most feared CEO. She had no choice. Her sister's life depended on it. She picked up the pen and signed her freedom away. Twelve months later, the deal was over. She packed her bags to leave his penthouse forever. But Ethan blocked the door, his eyes burning with a dark, terrifying jealousy. He ripped her bags from her hands and pulled her flush against his chest. "Did you really think I’d let you escape me, Ava?" he growled, his voice shaking. "You are mine until the day I die."