The taste of revenge; Best served hot
Rene's life has been a series of unfortunate events, starting with her oppressive family and culminating in a marriage built on deceit. At 21, she escapes her family’s gilded cage only to find herself thrust into another. Saving a powerful businessman by accident, she becomes entangled in his world, having to marry his son. But when the heir vanishes on their wedding day, she's forced to wed his manipulative brother instead.
A year into her marriage, Rene's confession of love is met with betrayal. Her husband, Ben, manipulates her into signing away everything, only for her to discover too late that she's the true heir to his family's fortune. He blatantly has an affair with her best friend, hits her, and eventually lands her in jail.
Just when all hope seems lost, a scarred stranger appears in her cell. Introducing himself as the presumed dead Christopher Landon, he unveils secrets that shake her to the core. Together, they plot their revenge, determined to reclaim what's rightfully theirs. As they navigate a world of lies and deceit, their bond grows stronger, but can their love survive the ultimate betrayal?
In a battle of wills and wits, Rene must decide whether the taste of revenge is worth the price of her heart.
Lily_Rooke · Urbain