She only wanted to help her best friend escape the wrong guy. But when Avy finds herself face-to-face with Zyldon Rainier Sanders-the arrogant, cold, and notorious playboy everyone warns her about, She makes a decision that could change everything. What starts as a simple plan soon becomes a dangerous game of feelings, secrets, and lies. Avy knows she should stay away from him. Zyldon knows he should never let her get too close. But what happens when the person you're supposed to hate becomes the one person you can't seem to let go of? Sometimes, the biggest mistake isn't falling in love... but discovering that you were never supposed to fall in the first place. Disclaimer: This is a fictional piece. Every name, character, company, location, event, and incident in this book, unless otherwise noted, is either the result of the author's imagination or is used in a fictional way. Any similarity to real people-living or dead-or real events is purely coincidental. Sensitive Content Alert: Story explores toxic relationships, power control and emotional abuse - reader discretion and self-care advised. This story is a raw draft - typos, grammar errors, and minor mistakes are expected. Please ignore and read with kindness. Start Writing: June 2025

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