He was the love she lost. Now, he's the husband she never wanted.Ava Sinclair's life was never hers to control. Born into a powerful but crumbling empire, she's forced into a marriage of convenience to save her father's legacy - and herself from a cage of abuse. The twist? Her new husband is none other than Grayson Hale - the man who shattered her heart years ago.Once, they were inseparable - until betrayal tore them apart. Now, Grayson is a cold, calculating billionaire with a ring in one hand and revenge in the other. Ava is just a pawn in his plan... or so he thinks.But nothing is simple when love, lies, and legacy collide.Behind every glance hides a memory.Behind every touch, a secret.And behind every promise... a price.Trapped in a mansion filled with luxury and poison, Ava and Grayson must navigate a world of family betrayal, corporate deceit, and a past that refuses to stay buried.In a marriage built on paper rings and poisoned promises...can love survive the lies, or will it burn everything down?