Ivy had a perfect life thanks to her wealthy parents, until she became the victim of bullying by Aidan - a boy who despised her for her privilege. Ten years later, Ivy is the CEO of her father's company and seemingly has it all. But when she is kidnapped by The Red Vipers, a notorious Mafia organization, she discovers that the boss is none other than her childhood bully, Aidan Blackwood. Forced into becoming his mistress, Ivy must navigate her conflicting emotions towards Aidan as they both struggle with their past traumas and unexpected feelings for each other. Will Ivy hate Aidan forever, or will she give in to the twisted love they share?
Ivy, present time...
With trembling hands, I stuffed my belongings into the suitcase, my mind racing with fear and confusion.
Everything was happening too fast. Aidan's twisted game of a fake honeymoon had escalated into a nightmare where he was now blackmailing me to live with him. My whole world was crumbling before my eyes and I couldn't even begin to comprehend what my life had become.
Just days ago, I had been an ambitious young woman, eager to succeed and build a business empire. But now, I was nothing more than a pawn in his hand.
But one thing was certain: I couldn't let Aidan win at everything. I couldn't let him break me.
I needed a plan to destroy him.
"Almost done?"
His deep voice behind me startled me. I zipped my bag and turned to him slowly. "Yes. I am done packing."