Bound By Debt

Amina Johnson lives a tough life. Her mother, who has always been emotionally distant and verbally harsh, racked up significant debt with dangerous people. Despite her disdain for Amina, she pushes the responsibility of paying off the debt onto her daughter. Amina juggles school, part-time work, and the burden of keeping loan sharks at bay.

One day, Malik King, a young, enigmatic businessman, visits Amina's school unannounced. Rumors about Malik swirl-he's wealthy, untouchable, and connected to the underworld. Malik offers Amina a chilling deal: he'll pay off her mother's entire debt, but in return, she must work for him as a collector. Amina, desperate and exhausted, agrees.

Her new job throws her into a world she never imagined. She's partnered with Jaylen, a smooth-talking, kind-hearted guy who teaches her the ropes. Though the work is dangerous, Jaylen becomes a brother figure, offering her the stability and companionship she's never had.

As Amina proves her resilience and intelligence in Malik's operations, she and Malik are drawn to each other. Beneath his cold exterior, she discovers a man who's guarded but compassionate. Malik finds himself captivated by Amina's strength, her wit, and the vulnerability she tries so hard to hide.

But their romance is fraught with challenges: the risks of their illegal world, Amina's conflicted feelings about her mother, and Malik's own dark past. As Amina rises in Malik's organization, she faces choices that will test her loyalty, morality, and heart.