She wanted to lead an empire…
Shauna Sehgal has spent her life earning her place at Sehgal Media. She hopes to lead it one day, only to discover it was never hers to claim. And the man standing in her way… is none other than Akash Karia, the one man who still gets under her skin. She hates him with a ferocity that rivals everything she feels for him. They’ve been at odds for years. Their war, nothing short of legendary. She’s tried to stay away from him for too long, until one reckless night in Singapore with Akash changes everything. And the man she can’t stand… becomes the only one she’s ever wanted.

He was born to rule it…

Born into a destiny already written for him, Akash Karia has spent his life becoming worthy of the legacy he was always meant to inherit. But he’s always known that his future would come at the cost of Shauna’s dreams. So, he’s kept her at bay for years—letting sharp words, constant friction, and simmering tension define everything between them because wanting her was never the problem, losing her was inevitable.
Until one heated night in Singapore ignites everything he’s tried so hard to deny.
Still, Shauna refuses to accept that night meant more to her. Soon, she learns of his inheritance and the war between them explodes.
But when his leadership is threatened, the solution is as ruthless as it is unexpected—marry Shauna. A temporary, contract marriage designed to give them both what they want. His control on the business would be secured, and her place in the empire would finally be within her reach.
It was supposed to be a deal, a strategy, nothing more. Until it isn’t. Soon old wounds begin to heal… and the line between hate and love starts to blur.
And just when they finally find their way to each other, a danger from Akash’s past resurfaces, threatening everything they’ve built, and this time, it might destroy them for good.