Rain poured heavily over the streets of New York City as Elena Carter stood outside the mansion she once called home.
Her suitcase lay beside her, soaked from the storm.
"You are no longer part of this family," her stepmother said coldly before slamming the door in her face.
Elena clenched her fists. Just hours ago, she had discovered the truth—the people she trusted the most had betrayed her.
Her fiancé had been secretly sleeping with her stepsister.
Worse still, they framed her for stealing money from the company her father built.
Now she had nothing.
No home.
No family.
No future.
As she stood in the rain, a black luxury car slowly stopped in front of her.
The window rolled down, revealing a handsome man with sharp features and cold, unreadable eyes.
Alexander Kingsley.
One of the most powerful billionaires in the city.
"Miss Carter," he said calmly.
Elena frowned. "Do I know you?"
Alexander studied her for a moment before speaking again.
"Get in the car."
"Why would I do that?"
His lips curved slightly.
"Because," he said, "I can help you destroy everyone who betrayed you."