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Antonio De Luca, a powerful and wealthy alpha billionaire, has everything he could ever want—except the acceptance of his destined mate, Olivia. At a prestigious gala, Olivia publicly rejects Antonio, humiliating him because he doesn't fit her image of the ideal man. Heartbroken and seething with rage, Antonio swears he will never forgive her. But Olivia's rejection sets off a chain of events that neither of them could have anticipated, forcing them into each other's paths once more. As Antonio plots his revenge, he discovers that beneath his fury lies a dangerous attraction, and that Olivia’s life is far more complicated than he ever imagined. In a world of high stakes business, dark secrets, and deadly enemies, will Antonio’s need for vengeance destroy them both, or will it lead to an unexpected redemption?

ANTONIO DE LUCA: The Rejected Alpha's Contract

He met her gaze, and there was a softness there that took her by surprise. "Between us. The way we've been. I didn't expect any of this… but I'm glad it happened."

Olivia smiled, her heart skipping a beat at his words. There had been so much between them—years of bitterness, hurt, and misunderstanding. And yet, here they were, standing side by side, closer than they had ever been.

"I didn't expect it either," she admitted, her voice soft. "But I'm glad too. It feels… right."

Antonio's hand brushed against hers, his fingers gently threading through hers in a gesture that felt natural now, not forced. Olivia leaned into him slightly, her shoulder pressing against his arm as they watched the sun dip lower in the sky.

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