ism, his striking features sculpted with perfection. His tailored suit hugged his broad shoulders, radiating an a

She is the only one I will accept as the

law, and defying her was unthinkable. Yet, his thoughts betrayed him, spiraling

. That dam

rink had been spiked, leaving him vulnerable, reckless, and out of control. All he could remembe

iece of himself he hadn't thought twice about until he woke the next morning consumed with

il

m from his dark thoughts. He answered

Her name is Juliette Monroe. She sold the

His chest tightened with anticipation, a storm of emotions threatening

her bank account balance on her phone. The sale of the watch had brought

ell the one valuable possession she had clung to for years. A smile of relief fl

houghts. She smoothed her dress and turn

lth and power. His tailored suit seemed almost too perfect for t

lp you?" sh

s voice low and commanding. His gaze bore int

nded familiar, but the intensity in his

down her spine. "Did this belong to you?" he asked, his tone laced with su

had tried to bury. It wasn't her in that room, but Vanessa. They had orchestrated the setup to

seizing the momen

"Keep the watch," he said after a tense pause, his voice cold. "But don'

er heart pounding.

l has made arrangements for you. A villa has been prepared, and all your expe

tched the file, a whirlwind of possibilities swirling in her mind. This was her

nk you, Mr. Blackwell." Her voice was soft, lac

g enough, Juliette thought bitterly, t

about Juliette didn't sit right. Her face, her voice-it didn't match the memories

couldn't let the past linger any longer. Whatever it took

st house, Sienna Tillman ended

red. "I'll be back in H

errupted her thoughts. "A

oy, his bright eyes br

said warmly. "Wou

his innocence shielding him from

ning home meant facing everything she had left behind

d no idea wha