When 22-year-old Emily, a quiet, innocent girl, is kidnapped while returning to the orphanage, her world is turned upside down. Waking up in the spotlight on a stage with other frightened girls, she is sold at auction to the highest bidder. To everyone's shock, the one who wins her is none other than Viktor Romanov, a ruthless and cold-hearted Russian mafia boss. Known for his brutality and lack of emotion, Viktor surprises everyone when he treats Emily with kindness, care, and an unexpected possessiveness. He takes her to his lavish mansion, offering her food, clothes, and a life she never dreamed of, while ensuring she stays in his room. Viktor, however, makes it clear that their relationship remains strictly innocent—no physical intimacy, just the need to protect her. When Emily admits she never went to college, Viktor enrolls her in a prestigious school, personally dropping her off every day and picking her up afterward. He introduces her as his fiancée, a role Emily, shy and naive, agrees to play. But as the days pass, their relationship grows, and Emily finds herself torn between fear and unexpected affection for the man who holds her captive—and yet, cares for her in his own peculiar way.
When Lana returns to her small hometown after years of running, the last thing she expects is to be pulled back into the life she left behind. Her ex-boyfriend Jake's family had always been her anchor, and out of obligation, she agreed to attend his birthday party. But there, standing in the shadows, is someone she never thought she'd see again—Drew Dawson, Jake’s older brother. Unlike Jake's easy charm, Drew had always been the quiet storm—distant, brooding, and far too observant. Now back in town, Lana finds herself caught in his gaze again. As sparks reignite between them, tension builds, unraveling secrets and past desires she thought were buried. Torn between guilt, loyalty, and the undeniable pull toward Drew, Lana faces a truth she cannot ignore: her ex-boyfriend’s brother wants her.