Years after a betrayal that shattered him, Percy Jackson is exiled and presumed lost. But he re-emerges under the alias Omega, a powerful, mysterious trainer summoned by the gods themselves to prepare the next generation of heroes. Cold and distant, Omega's identity is hidden, though whispers echo about his true origins. But when he pushes a young demigod named Daniel to new heights, doubts and suspicions simmer among the campers-and especially within Poseidon, who can't shake the feeling that Omega is closer to his heart than anyone realizes.
As old friends and former allies confront Omega, Annabeth steps forward, confessing painful truths about her role in Percy's downfall. Slowly, Omega's icy exterior softens, yet he never reveals himself, his loyalty to Chaos shrouding his past. When Daniel's battle prowess finally proves himself worthy, Omega congratulates him with a trademark smirk, hinting at his true identity before vanishing.
Years later, just as peace settles across the demigod world, an unexpected appearance at Daniel and Aisha's wedding causes an uproar. A tall, hooded figure stands in the back, smirking, and everyone hears his voice ring out: "Hey guys. Who missed me?"
Henley agrees to pretend to date millionaire Bennett Calloway for a fee, falling in love as she wonders - how is he involved in her brother's false conviction?
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Henley Linden's brother is in jail for a crime he didn't commit, and she'll take any job to raise the money needed to free him. Soon, she's agreed to pretend to date millionaire Bennett Calloway for ten thousand dollars, so his mother will ease up the pressure on him to find a wife. But once Henley is enmeshed in Bennett's world, he falls for her, and she starts to have feelings for him as well. Despite her romance with Bennett, as she grows closer to the Calloways, Henley realizes they are somehow involved in her brother's conviction. Journeying deeper into a world of wealth and conspiracies, Henley is forced to rely on Bennett, though doing so could cost her everything.
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