Kidnapped by a man as ruthless as the night, Emma Thompson is thrust into a world of power, deception, and undeniable danger. Adrian Blackwood, a cold and enigmatic figure, hides his scars behind wealth and control. He is a pawn in a far greater game, tangled in the web of the Syndicate, a shadowy force that has haunted him since childhood.
Hatred fuels their every interaction, but beneath the venom lies an undeniable pull. As Emma unravels Adrian's past, she finds herself torn between revenge and a love she never asked for. But when Adrian vanishes, leaving behind only a heartbreaking farewell, Emma embarks on a journey that takes her from the depths of betrayal to the edges of Venice's darkest secrets.
With an unlikely ally by her side, Emma chases the whispers of Adrian's survival. As past and present collide, truth and lies blur-forcing her to make an impossible choice. In a world where love is a weapon and trust is the deadliest game, will Emma save Adrian... or lose herself trying?