To the world, Kyle Lodge is a literary phenomenon-the brilliant mind behind the world's most breathtaking romance novels. But behind the closed doors of his empire, the charming public persona vanishes. In reality, Kyle is a cold, calculated corporate titan who rules his world with absolute control and a dark trail of secrets.
Until Viola walks through his door.
As his newest assistant, Viola is sharp, fiercely independent, and entirely unawed by Kyle's power. But a regular corporate rivalry turns lethal when she accidentally overhears a confidential conversation she was never meant to hear. Suddenly, she isn't just an employee-she is a dangerous liability.
Instead of letting her go, Kyle pulls Viola deep into his orbit, trapping her in a high-stakes psychological chess match where the boundaries between professional duty and personal danger completely blur. He expects her to buckle under the pressure. Instead, Viola meets his dark threats with fierce defiance.