Adopted into a wealthy family at a young age, Axelle always believed she had finally found the love and security she longed for. But behind the lavish dinners and polite smiles, dark secrets festered, and Axelle soon learned the hard way that blood may be thicker than water, but it can also be deadlier. When she catches her husband—the man she trusted with her heart—in bed with her sister, Axelle’s world shatters. Her heartbreak deepens as she realizes that this betrayal is only the tip of the iceberg. The family she sacrificed everything for has set her up to take the fall for their crimes, using her as a pawn in a game she never asked to play. But Axelle is no longer the naive girl who once craved acceptance. With nothing left to lose, she turns to the last person anyone would expect—her family's most dangerous enemy.
Miles
Even after the event, Renee had been so busy at the office that I hadn't had the chance to congratulate her on the incredible work she had done so far. My initial plan was to whisk her away for a weekend trip, a getaway that would allow us to escape the grind of everyday life. I imagined taking her out for breakfast, lunch, or dinner—anything to help take her mind off the stress of work and the endless scheming that seemed to consume her thoughts.
As I stepped out of my car, my eyes caught sight of the sleek black Mercedes parked in the garage. The sight made my heart race with a sudden excitement. She was home. However, when I walked into the living room, my breath caught in my throat. There she was, looking stunning, her perfect makeup accentuating her features.