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Fired by his own father-in-law, David Lennox, after being falsely accused of embezzling company funds, Romeo Carson's life falls apart in a single week. His wife, Sophie, divorces him and kicks him out of their home. Desperate and defeated, Romeo seeks refuge with his best friend, Jonathan Piroe, in Seattle. Upon arriving in Seattle, a seemingly insignificant stop at a store changes everything. Urged by a cashier to buy a lottery ticket, Romeo reluctantly agrees, not realizing this small act will turn his life around. Six days later, he discovers he's the winner, and overnight, he becomes a multimillionaire. But with newfound wealth comes a burning desire for revenge. Three years later, Romeo returns to San Diego with a master plan. He secretly buys a stake in Lennox Industries and makes a shocking appearance at one of the Lennox family's lavish parties. To their surprise, he reveals himself as their new business partner. Romeo's path crosses with Roxanne Wilson, a woman in deep trouble with a dangerous Japanese mafia leader, Kishimoto Hatake. With Romeo's help, Roxanne retrieves her daughter and, in gratitude, becomes his loyal attorney. With Jonathan and his immense wealth by his side, Romeo orchestrates a hostile takeover of David's company. He ruthlessly blackmails the shareholders, seizing control and leaving David and Sophie devastated as their empire crumbles. But Romeo's rise to power doesn't go unnoticed. Fiona Lawrence, a sharp detective from San Diego, is hot on his trail, suspecting his involvement in a mafia-related murder. Meanwhile, Romeo faces a new threat from within his latest business venture, an automobile company. Connor Braedon, a major shareholder, is plotting with others to bring Romeo down. Tamara Colton, another shareholder, tips off Romeo about the brewing conspiracy, giving him just enough time to thwart their plans. With enemies closing in from all sides, Romeo is determined to stay ahead of the game and ensure his rivals never get the upper hand. BLURB: Romeo Carson had it all-until betrayal shattered his life. Accused of embezzlement by his own father-in-law, fired, divorced, and left with nothing, Romeo's world crumbles. But a twist of fate and a lucky lottery ticket transform him into a multimillionaire, fueling his thirst for revenge. Three years later, Romeo returns to San Diego with a secret stake in Lennox Industries and a daring plan to take down the family that wronged him. As he battles ruthless enemies, including a cunning detective and vengeful shareholders, Romeo's rise to power is as dangerous as it is thrilling. With new allies by his side and a dark conspiracy unfolding, Romeo must outsmart his foes before they can destroy everything he's built. In a high-stakes game of power, money, and revenge, Romeo Carson won't rest until he's claimed victory-or lost it all.