In the heart of a sprawling palace that blends the opulence of Rajput and Mughal architecture, Ashley Singh Rathore, the eldest daughter of a powerful Maharaja, finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue, power, and secrets that span centuries. When the enigmatic Sebastian Caldwell, a shrewd businessman with ties to both India and Europe, arrives at the palace, his intentions appear noble, but his presence stirs echoes of the past that refuse to stay buried.
As Ashley navigates her duties as the heir to her family's legacy, she uncovers a forgotten contract that links Sebastian to a promise made by her ancestors long ago-one that threatens to unravel the very foundation of her family's heritage. Bound by duty and driven by a desire to protect her family, Ashley must confront the shadows of the past while grappling with her growing connection to Sebastian, a man whose motives are as complex as his mysterious history.
Set against the backdrop of a palace steeped in tradition and history, this story explores the tension between progress and legacy, the clash of old and new worlds, and the power of secrets that can change the course of the future. As Ashley and Sebastian's fates become increasingly intertwined, they must navigate a dangerous path where trust is scarce, alliances are fragile, and the consequences of past actions loom large over the present.
after a prank gone terribly wrong, hayden jones is sent across country to caldwell academy, a school for the bitchy, the dangerous and the rebellious.
and if that wasn't bad enough, it becomes much worse when hayden is accidentally put in the male dormitory, landing her in a room with the school's notorious heartbreaker, chase everett.
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