The chipped paint of the orphanage walls held the ghosts of Blyanna Taylor's childhood, each flaying a memory of loneliness. She arrived there in the orphanage at the tender age of five, a blank slate after a car accident stole her memories, leaving her with something that keeps on bothering her. When the prominent Montreal family adopted her at nineteen, a whirlwind of sophistication and whispered secrets entered her quiet world. She had almost given up on the idea of a family, but Montreal's, renowned for their philanthropy, offered her a life she could only dream of. Little did the world know, their wealth and influence were a mere facade for their clandestine operations as secret agents, a truth hidden beneath layers of public admiration.
She stepped into their opulent mansion, a stark contrast to the sterile rooms she had always known, believing she had finally found her sanctuary. She yearned for normalcy, for the warmth of belonging. Yet, a subtle unease lingered, a feeling that Montreal's' perfect facade concealed a dangerous reality. Hints dropped in hushed tones, late-night phone calls, and the steely glint in their eyes during seemingly ordinary conversations sparked a curiosity within her, a nagging suspicion that her new life was anything but ordinary. Why did a part of their home feel strangely familiar, a faint echo in the vast emptiness of her forgotten past?
Drawn into their shadowy world, Blyanna discovered the truth-Montreal's were protectors, operating in the dark to safeguard the innocent. She embraced their secret, eager to prove her loyalty and finally feel like a true member of their family. Her resolve solidified when she learned of their past, of the man they believed responsible for a deep, irreparable wound in their lives.
A mission was set, a target identified: Lazarus Magnus Vanderbilt, a name whispered with venom in the Montreal household. She vowed to avenge her new family, her heart steeled with righteous anger, unaware of the treacherous irony that lay ahead.
Her mission was not merely to kill, but to dismantle from within. Under the guise of a strategic alliance, a secret marriage was orchestrated, binding her to Lazarus Magnus Vanderbilt. The pact was simple, yet deadly: infiltrate his life, gain his trust, and after precisely 365 days, execute him. The ultimate success hinged on one crucial condition: she must not fall in love. But destiny, it seemed, had a more intricate plot in store.
Her path collided with Lazarus's in a dangerous web of deceit and undeniable attraction. He was everything she expected - enigmatic, powerful, and undeniably alluring. Yet, as she delved deeper into her mission, the lines blurred. The man she was meant to despise sparked an undeniable fire within her, a forbidden desire that warred with her loyalty. Each stolen glance, each heart-stopping encounter, chipped away at her resolve. She found herself caught in his traps, not of malice, but of irresistible charm and unexpected vulnerability.
Falling for Lazarus Magnus Vanderbilt was the ultimate betrayal, a dangerous transgression that could shatter the fragile peace she had finally found. Her heart, torn between vengeance and a love she never saw coming, beat a frantic rhythm against the backdrop of impending chaos, threatening to expose secrets that could not only destroy them all.
And UNLOCK the TRUTH about her REAL IDENTITY.