You can hate me all you want, but your body doesn’t lie." When struggling waitress Sophia Mercer is offered a million-dollar deal by Lucian Cross, the most feared billionaire in the city, she knows it’s a trap. But with her mother’s life on the line, she has no choice. The terms? Become his obedient companion. Live under his roof. Surrender to his every desire. Lucian is ice-cold, ruthless, and hiding a dark past one tied to Sophia’s family. She swore she’d never submit to a man like him… until his forbidden touch ignites a fire she can’t control. But when secrets unravel, Sophia discovers this was never just about money. Lucian wants revenge and she’s the perfect pawn. "Run if you want," he murmurs against her lips. "I’ll always drag you back." A dangerous game of lust, lies, and obsession.