Nikolas Van der Meer chose power. And it cost him the only woman he ever loved. A month later, he's willing to do anything to get her back. Even manipulate an entire room to make it happen. But while Nikolas fights for Nina, someone else is fighting for his empire. Power struggles. Family betrayals. Public scandals. The life he spent years building begins to unravel the moment he finally gets her back. And when a conspiracy threatens everything the Van der Meer name was built on, Nikolas finds himself fighting battles money can't solve. His company. His reputation. His freedom. Because Nina Belinski isn't just the love of his life. She's the only person capable of seeing through every move he makes. The only person he trusts with the empire he sacrificed her for. And the only person who can destroy him if she ever chooses to. In a world where power is everything, loving Nina may be the most dangerous gamble Nikolas has ever taken.

The world knows Nikolas Van der Meer. The billionaire heir. The future of an empire. The man whose name opens doors and ruins lives. Everyone knows his reputation. No one knows the man behind it. Until Nina Belinski. One reckless night pulls her into the middle of a family war, public scandals, ruthless power plays, and a man far more dangerous than the headlines suggest. Because the version of Nikolas Van der Meer the world fears... isn't the version that keeps her awake at night.