Book 2. Chapter 1. Revenge and Beginnings

Power, passion, and vengeance collide in ways Isabella and Alexander never imagined.

Their marriage—once an arrangement born of duty—has blossomed into something real, fragile, and fiercely desired. But just as love begins to take root, a storm brews on the horizon.

Maxwell Sinclair, a man forged in hunger and hardened by pain, has set his sights on destroying Alexander. For him, it’s not just business—it’s revenge. Ruthless, relentless, and armed with secrets that could shatter the Sinclairs, Maxwell won’t stop until Alexander is stripped of everything he holds dear.

As Alexander battles to protect his empire, Isabella is torn between her loyalty to her husband, her father’s looming presence, and the shadows of Maxwell’s schemes. Friendships will be tested, hidden desires will surface, and dangerous truths will come to light.

Can Isabella and Alexander’s love withstand the weight of betrayal and vengeance, or will the threads of their entangled destinies unr