Mabel Syrup

Mabel Jenisse.

A simple librarian,

The most precious flower in all of the gardens. Humble, kind, naive and beautiful, she was of true rarity indeed.

Unaware of Mr. Novikov's watchful eyes, her presence stirred a silent longing in him he never knew existed.

Diomedes Novikov.

A determined businessman,

He was the biggest business mogul from Russia. Establishing his name in North America through hard work and perseverance, he became one of the most respected entrepreneurs in his area. Despite his icy exterior and reputation for being heartless, his aura commanded fear and respect from everyone around him.

No one truly understood him, and few dared to try. They kept their distance, wary of his presence and the power he wielded.

Having never experienced the warmth of love, he was caught off guard when his heart stirred with attraction for a certain librarian. In her gentle presence, he found himself questioning everything he thought he knew...