The Billionaire's Runaway Heart
43 parts Complete Tessa flees her abusive family with Lila. Desperate for work, she lands a job as Alex Stone's assistant. Her clumsiness and sincerity amuse him - something no one else has managed in years. Beneath his icy exterior, something awakens.
Tessa grows into her role, unaware of the attention she commands. Alex becomes jealous and protective - emotions he's never felt. His affection turns into obsession, leading him to fabricate a "marriage contract" to keep her close. Tessa's walls begin to crack.
Their love is tested by betrayal, jealousy, and danger. A rival company and Alex's enemies use Tessa as leverage. When she's taken, Alex unleashes his full power to save her. The truth about his contract, and his real feelings, is revealed.
Recovery, redemption, and devotion. Tessa finally realizes her worth, Alex learns vulnerability, and Lila finds hope. The final chapters bring passion, heartbreak, forgiveness - and an ending that's both epic and tender.