Shantel Hale has spent her life trying to live above the dark shadows her mother’s reputation cast over her. 

She has seen powerful men fall at Jessica Hale’s feet— the infamous seductress popularly termed the modern day ‘Jezebel’ only to be left ruined afterwards.

But unlike her sisters, who embraced their mother’s legacy to build fortunes and secure influential husbands, Shantel, the seventh and youngest daughter of Jessica Hale, had carved her own path in secret, gathering several awesome identities for herself. 

One of them was the elusive Elsa—an influential force in the corporate world, sought after by the most powerful executives. Invincible CEOs vie for her counsel, but she has consistently refused to step into the limelight while offering her services.

Meanwhile, in a desperate bid to salvage his company that was crumbling after a scandal, Richard Domango turns to Elsa, convinced that she is the only one who can save him.

Seeing that Richard had played right into her hands, Shantel will stop at nothing to demand for her pound of flesh from Richard for humiliating her in the past.

But neither is ready for the sparks that begins to fly between them, especially Richard after finding out that his saviour, whom he fell helplessly for at first sight, is none other than Shantel Hale— ‘the seventh daughter of Jezebel’ and the very woman he’d felt nothing but blatant disdain for all his life. 

Will they allow their past to chart a vengeful path for them, or give in to the all consuming attraction   growing between them in leaps and bounds by the day?

But before stepping into the bathroom, she got Zephyr's message.


"The people are from Mr Summers… George Summers," she read. "How do we deal with them?"


Instead of texting him back, Shantel placed a call across. "No need to rush it. What's the fun in it?" Shantel said, the smile on her face already widening.


"Now that I know who I'm up against, I think it's high time I came out from hiding."


"Are you sure, boss? George might just be a frontman for the one behind the scenes."


"More reason I need to step out. How else do we lure the person out?"


"I can see your mind's made up. And I've got your back as always," Zephyr said helplessly.


"Of course. How else did I end up this bold?" She laughed and ended the call.


Chapter 137 - We Will Need A Hook