character & prologue

DAMIEN BLACKWOOD (ML)

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A billionaire and CEO with a reputation as ruthless as his ambition, Damien Blackwood is not a man to be crossed. Known for his aggressive approach and a cold, penetrating gaze, he commands both fear and respect in every room he steps into. Handsome and sharply dressed, he's as intimidating as he is captivating, with zero tolerance for anything—or anyone—that annoys him. Betrayals? Unforgivable. Public opinion? Irrelevant. Damien lives by his own rules, focused solely on his empire and unwilling to let anything or anyone distract him. He's a force of nature who will stop at nothing to get what he wants… but what he wants might not be what he's used to.

ARIA GRAYSON (Fl)

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Gentle, soft-spoken, and as innocent as she is brilliant, Aria Grayson has always followed the rules. Her kindness and sweet nature make her a rare soul, though her soft heart sometimes makes her vulnerable. Focused on her studies and always striving to please her parents, Aria has never stepped out of line—until now. Though she despises Salvatore with an intensity she barely understands, life is about to push her into uncharted territory, where her innocence may no longer be enough. This reborn Aria is on a path to discover the strength hidden within her, one step at a time.

Prologue

"No... don’t kill me, please! I promise, I won’t interfere in your lives again!" she pleaded desperately. But her words faded into silence as the gunshot echoed, and her world went dark.

Yet, the next morning, she opened her eyes—alive. Dazed, she stumbled to the mirror, her heart pounding. They killed me… or didn’t they? When she checked the date on the calendar, shock froze her: it was 2022. She had been given a second chance, reborn to the moment before her life spiraled into betrayal and deceit.

This time, no more naivety, she vowed, a fierce spark igniting within her. She would make them pay for every betrayal. And her plan started with finding the one person she needed for her revenge—but would Damian help?

With a silent prayer for courage, she headed toward his company, determined to change her destiny.

"But to help her, he sets a condition."

Join Aria on her journey of vengeance, a tale where love and betrayal collide, and no one will be left untouched.

Hello, dear readers!

Are you ready to dive into a tale filled with vengeance, redemption, and an unexpected love that defies all odds? Damien Blackwood is ruthless, untouchable, and always in control—until Aria Grayson steps into his world, carrying a past drenched in betrayal and a fiery determination for revenge.

This is a story of second chances, where innocence meets ambition, and secrets unravel amidst a storm of emotions. Will Aria succeed in rewriting her destiny, or will Damien become her greatest challenge yet?

If you love gripping twists, intense romance, and characters that will stay with you long after the last page, then this story is for you. Follow Aria and Damien’s journey and support their tale!

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