
I’m Olivia Mendes, a lawyer used to dealing with the worst kinds of people. I’ve faced corrupt businessmen, manipulative CEOs, and clients who think money can buy everything. But nothing—absolutely nothing—prepared me for Dante Castelli.

He’s everything I despise: arrogant, controlling, and dangerously irresistible. Being hired to defend him in a corruption case was the last thing I wanted, but the truth is, I needed the money. What I didn’t expect was to discover that Dante isn’t just the ruthless billionaire who ruined my family’s business years ago—he’s also the only man who’s ever managed to break through all my defenses.

Between sharp words and burning glances, the line between hatred and desire begins to blur. But the closer I get to him, the more I realize there are dark secrets surrounding his empire... and his heart.

Now, I’m caught in a game of power and passion that could destroy everything I’ve built—including myself.

What do I do when the one man I swore to hate becomes the only one who can save me?

Am I ready to pay the price?



Dangerous Poison

The air inside the safe house felt heavier than before. Maybe it was because of what had happened. Maybe it was because of what was coming next. Either way, I wasn’t sure I was ready to face Dante. But I followed his man through the dimly lit hallways, my pulse a steady drumbeat in my ears.
When we...

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