"You look great even in a towel," he replies, smirking. "But you'd look even better without it, étoile chérie." Her breath catches at his nickname. "I heard you went to the bar after our fight. Care to explain?" Before she can react, Alastor advances, his hand gripping her throat as he pins her against the wall. The tension between them ignites, revealing the raw desire and buried passion that simmer beneath their surface. In a world where high fashion and mafia secrets collide, Ivelle and Alastor are drawn into a dangerous and seductive game. As their past conflicts and hidden desires surface, they must navigate the treacherous path between rivalry and irresistible attraction, all while facing the dark forces threatening to tear them apart.