He's the ruthless Head of the syndicate, a man who lives by a code few understand. She's an innocent, caught in his world of secrets. Their paths collide in a whirlwind of desire, a love that burns with intensity. But their hearts are bound by a fate they can't escape, a forbidden romance that could destroy them both. Betrayals simmer beneath th

Ashton knew/suspected/realized he had lived a lie. His entire life, the opulent lifestyle and his position/role/status in society were built on a secret/mystery/veil he was only now beginning to unravel. A letter, sent/delivered/received anonymously, contained the shocking truth - he wasn't who he thought he was. A hidden past/heritage/legacy, long