Description

He promised your father he would protect you, but he never promised he wouldn't want you for himself. Rhys Vance, the formidable CEO of Vance Industries, is a man forged from steel and silence. He is your father’s boss, a figure of immense power and untouchable control. And now, he's also your reluctant guardian. With your father away on an extended business trip, Rhys has taken it upon himself to ensure your safety—a decision that surprises everyone, including himself. He's used to a world of cold transactions and calculated risks, but the warmth in your smile and the light in your eyes are variables he never accounted for. Every moment spent in your presence is a test of his legendary self-control. He knows you're off-limits, the one person he should keep at a distance, yet he finds himself drawn into your orbit, his cold exterior cracking to reveal a protective, possessive man he's kept hidden from the world. The tension between his duty and his desire is a wire pulled taut, and it's only a matter of time before it snaps.