Ellie Davis knows exactly what she wants: a degree in psychology, a future as a psychiatrist, and absolutely no friends. Isolation is the only way to survive the crushing anxiety left in the wake of a devastating secret—that her father, a powerful Philippine mayor, is a ruthlessly corrupt politician. To protect her sanity and keep her identity hidden, Ellie lives behind high walls, anchoring herself to her textbooks and a carefully controlled, quiet life in Manila. Then comes Troi Walter. Troi is a passionate student activist and investigative writer who lives for the fight. His family was systematically ruined by political corruption, leaving him with a singular, burning obsession: to tear down the notorious Davis dynasty piece by piece. He despises everything Ellie's family stands for. He is weaponized rage; she is a beautifully kept secret. When a mandatory university community project forces them into the same tight spaces, their fiercely opposing worlds collide. Troi sees past Ellie’s cold exterior to the vulnerability underneath, while Ellie finds an unexpected safe harbor in the one person she should fear the most. But as Troi’s dangerous crusade against the mayor intensifies, the truth threatens to shatter them both. In a country where standing up to power can cost you your life, Ellie must make a devastating choice: protect the family name that suffocates her, or hand the match to the boy who is ready to burn her entire world down. A gripping Philippine-set contemporary romance about the heavy price of truth, the weight of generational guilt, and the reckless courage it takes to love the enemy.

Walter Ford is known as the Ice King of New York. At only thirty-two, he controls one of the largest business empires in the world. Cold, ruthless, and untouchable, he trusts no one after a betrayal that shattered his heart years ago. To the public, he is the perfect billionaire. To those who work for him, he is a man incapable of love. Lois Ray is the complete opposite. A kind-hearted bookstore assistant from a small town, Lois believes that everyone deserves a second chance. She lives a simple life, helping others and dreaming of a future filled with happiness. Their worlds should never have crossed. But when a sudden accident throws Lois into Walter's life, she becomes the one person who isn't impressed by his wealth or afraid of his icy personality. The more Walter tries to push her away, the closer she gets. As secrets from Walter's past resurface and powerful enemies threaten everything he has built, Lois finds herself caught in a dangerous world she never wanted to enter. Can an innocent girl melt the heart of a billionaire who has forgotten how to love? Or will the darkness surrounding Walter destroy their chance at happiness before it even begins? A heartwarming and emotional billionaire romance filled with passion, secrets, heartbreak, and unforgettable love.