Vivian discovered the affair between her wealthy fiancé and her half-sister, and without hesitation, broke off the engagement.
Seeking revenge, she pulled a handsome and obedient young man from a bar for a night of passion, thinking they would part ways at dawn without any strings attached.
But fate had other plans.
Years later, the man she had treated as nothing more than a “one-night antidote” resurfaced, now a rising star in the business world, taking a sudden position at her company. Rumors whispered of his ruthless tactics and cold demeanor, yet now, lounging lazily at the head of the table, he smirked and called out, “Darling,” with a smile that sent shivers down her spine.
Things only grew worse from there.
After the celebration party, Daniel cornered her in the hotel bathroom. In the steam-filled room, he ripped away his facade of calmness and gentleness, pushing her against the cold wall. His fingers traced the burning edge of her ear as he whispered, “Miss Pruitt, the courage you had to sleep with me and run away... How much of that bravery do you have left now?”
