He waited years to make her his. Now, she belongs to him—whether she wants to or not.
Celeste Carter is desperate for a fresh start. Struggling to survive in New York, she seizes the opportunity to work at Vale Enterprises—one of the most powerful corporations in the world. But she has no idea that stepping into Lucian Vale’s empire is the worst mistake she could make.
Lucian Vale isn’t just a ruthless billionaire—he’s a man with a vendetta. And Celeste? She’s the best friend of Ana Monroe, the woman who betrayed him. She doesn’t recognize him, but he’s been watching her for years, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
The job offer was a trap. The contract? A cage. And Lucian? He’s no longer the broken boy she once knew—he’s a man who gets what he wants.
Now, Celeste is caught in his web, torn between the man who claims to hate her and the undeniable pull between them. But when the truth unravels, she realizes too late…
Lucian doesn’t just want revenge. He wants her. And he won’t stop until she belongs to him.