"Dignity does not pay for private doctors," Régis said coldly. "Dignity will not keep your mother alive. I bought your mother’s safety, Fifi. Which means, whether you like it or not, you are now in my debt." “I will pay you back." Fifi shot back, her stubbornness rising like a wall. "Every single bloody cent! I'll get three jobs if I have to. I'll even pay you interest!" Régis let out a short, humorless laugh. It was a dark, chilling sound. “Three jobs? At your current waitress salary, it would take you exactly fifty-two years to pay off the medical bills I just cleared. I am a businessman, ma chérie. I do not wait fifty years for a return on my capital." "Fuck you!" She snapped, her patience snapping. “You don’t own me!” He stepped closer, his massive frame towering over her, trapping her against the counter. A dark, dangerous smile touched his lips."You say I don't own you, Fifi." he whispered, his voice dangerously low, sending a shiver through her entire body. "But by tomorrow morning... you will realize just how much you belong to me." ••••• Fifi Derin only wanted to save her dying mother. But she made one terrible mistake. Catching the attention of Régis Annauté. A billionaire so powerful he could solve all her problems with one single signature. But also so dangerous he could destroy her life just as easily. —- Régis Annauté only wanted repayment. Va But what began as a debt soon became an obsession. The cold billionaire who is incapable of caring cannot stop thinking about a certain stubborn broke waitress. His feelings are growing faster than he can process things, and he hates it. And the worst part? Fifi Derin would rather declare war than fall for him.

To save her family from financial ruin, Clara Swift agrees to the one thing she swore she never would—marry Julian Fortez.The king of the underworld.A man whose name alone sends powerful men scrambling. Ruthless. Untouchable. Feared by an entire criminal empire.Everyone warns Clara that becoming Julian’s wife is no different from walking into a cage.But after the wedding, she discovers something far more dangerous than his cruelty.His love.Julian Fortez has loved Clara for years.Silently. Obsessively. From the shadows.While she feared him, he watched over her. While she dreamed of escape, he built an empire powerful enough to protect her from everything, including herself.Now that she belongs to him, Julian is prepared to give Clara anything she desires.His fortune.His power.His life.Even when her secrets begin tearing them apart.Even when her betrayals leave him bleeding.Even when loving her becomes his greatest weakness.Because Julian Fortez can survive bullets, enemies, and bloodshed.But he cannot survive losing Clara.In a world ruled by violence, lies, and dangerous loyalties, Clara must decide whether to run from the man who terrifies her… or surrender to the love that could destroy them both.