In the shadowy underworld of the city, Ivy thought she had found her soulmate in Henry-handsome, charming, and utterly devoted. But beneath his loving façade lurked a dark truth: Henry was deeply entwined in the city's mafia, a world of violence and ruthless ambition that Ivy had never imagined.
When Ivy stumbled upon Henry's secret, her world shattered. Fearful and betrayed, she broke off their engagement, branding him a monster without a second thought. Little did she know, her words would haunt her.
A year later, Henry returns with a cold determination in his eyes and a heart hardened by Ivy's rejection. His love has turned to bitter vengeance, fueled by a desire to prove her right. He wants to make her suffer, to break her spirit as she broke his heart, and to make her rue the day she called him a monster.
As Ivy becomes tangled in Henry's web, she realizes she is no match for his cunning and cruelty. Trapped between her fear and the lingering emotions she thought she had buried, Ivy must navigate the treacherous path laid out by a man she once loved-a man now consumed by darkness and driven by a twisted need for retribution.
Will Ivy find a way to escape Henry's sinister plans, or will she succumb to the torment he has meticulously planned for her, sealing their fates in a tragic dance of love and revenge?
Tobias and Talia are complete opposites, yet thrown together in an arranged marriage. Can they navigate married life in the wake of a terrible tragedy?
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After being pressured into an arranged marriage to merge their families' companies, Talia and Tobias are stuck living together as husband and wife. Although they are both unhappy, neither tries to make the best of it. Tobias is too busy, and Talia is too distraught by the tragic death of her former fianceé, Jason. But as time goes by and they spend more time together, an undeniable attraction develops between the two. Despite this, Tobias can't seem to see past his jealousy of Jason and accept Talia - and Talia, plagued by guilt, is unwilling to let Jason go. Are the two heading for better - or are they headed for far worse?
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