Vows in ashes

Eighteen-year-old Elena Sterling has spent her life fighting against the expectations of her wealthy, controlling family. But when their empire teeters on the brink of collapse, she becomes the key to their survival. To repay a debt that runs deeper than money, Elena is forced into an arranged marriage with Sebastian Vale, a 25-year-old billionaire known for his cold, calculating demeanor and his unrelenting ambition.

Sebastian doesn't want a wife-he wants an asset. To him, Elena is a spoiled, fiery inconvenience wrapped in rebellion and sharp wit. She's everything he doesn't have time for, and yet, from the very first moment, she's the only thing he can't ignore.

For Elena, Sebastian is an infuriatingly arrogant control freak who thrives on power. She wants nothing to do with him, but escaping this marriage isn't an option. Bound together by family betrayal and business deals, their marriage becomes a battlefield-one laced with sharp words, smoldering glances, and an undeniable tension that neither of them can escape.

But as their forced proximity pulls them closer, Elena discovers there's more to Sebastian than his icy exterior. And Sebastian, despite himself, is drawn to her fire in ways he can't explain. Yet their connection is dangerous, and trust is a luxury they can't afford in a marriage built on lies.

In a story where control and freedom clash, secrets unravel, and desire grows, Elena and Sebastian must decide: Will their hatred destroy them, or will they forge a love strong enough to defy their pasts?