​"I told you once, New... the world is a loud, ugly place. But when I'm with you? The noise just... stops." ​Tay Vachirawit is the crown prince of a billion-dollar empire and a god in the boxing ring. He's cold, calculated, and carved out of granite. He doesn't believe in love; he believes in power, impact, and the silence of a knockout. At twenty-two, he has everything-except a reason to stay soft. ​Then comes New. ​New is a blur of cream-colored sweaters, noise-canceling headphones, and eyes that see colors in sounds. He's "special"-a gentle soul navigating a world that's far too loud and far too fast for his delicate heart. On his first day at university, he doesn't see a billionaire or a lethal fighter. He sees a "tree." ​One accidental touch at the bike racks sparks a fire Tay can't extinguish. ​Now, the university's most dangerous man has a new mission. He isn't fighting for titles anymore; he's fighting to be the shield for a boy who thinks stars leak silver milk. But in a world of vipers and vultures, can a predator truly protect a pearl without crushing it?