When June Moore narrowly escapes an assassination attempt, the last thing she expects is to inherit Cavallo Enterprises, a fortune that binds her to Leo Cavallo-the billionaire who broke her heart and possibly orchestrated the attack. But as they are forced back into each other’s lives, passion ignites and a heart-breaking secret rises to surface.

“Nothing happened last night, Nicolas. You didn’t touch me…” she started. Nicolas took another long look at her, the glare softening but nothing short of “dangerous.” He heaved a big sigh. “Good. Listen to what I have to say. You and I can never be a thing, Sophia. Never,” he began. “Do not be fooled by whatever I said last night. I do not want you in any way or form. I’d say I have superior taste, and you don’t fall into that category.” For a second, his jaw tightened, and his eyes darted away as if searching for the right words. But when he looked back at her, his expression was like stone. “You are only here as my partner till my election, and you’ve been playing your role. But don’t let that fool you into thinking there’ll be more. I can’t love you, Sophia!” He paused, waiting to see if she had anything to say. The words felt like visible stones hitting her. Sophia felt her world crash and her heart shatter as each word rolled out of his mouth. *** Sophia’s life takes an unexpected turn when a contract marriage with the cold and ambitious Nicolas Knight becomes her only way to save her father and escape their overwhelming debt. What begins as a simple arrangement quickly spirals into a whirlwind of hidden emotions, Sophia’s unreturned love, and shocking truths. As she uncovers Nicolas’s family’s shady dealings, (ones that ruined her father’s life) Sophia must decide whether to keep fighting for Nicolas’s love or walk away before she gets hurt. On the other hand, Nicolas is torn between his ambitions and the feelings Sophia awakens in him, feelings he vowed never to have. This is a story of forbidden love, betrayal, jealousy, and uncovering the truth. What does fate have in store for Sophia and Nicolas? Can they overcome the lies and secrets standing between them? Or will the truth destroy everything? Read the story to find out.