Bound by Betrayal, Forged in Love

Five years ago, Elena Martinez betrayed the man she loved—her business partner, Ryan Cole—stealing the groundbreaking AI technology they created together for her father’s company. But the consequences of that betrayal were far greater than Elena ever imagined. Now, forced into a marriage with Ryan to save their families' legacies, the two must navigate a minefield of secrets, guilt, and undeniable chemistry.

Ryan has built an empire of his own, but the bitterness from Elena’s betrayal still haunts him. Now, bound by a ruthless will and the weight of a joint business venture, they must share a life they never wanted. With every touch, every heated argument, the past threatens to tear them apart. But something unexpected begins to bloom—hope. Can love heal the wounds of betrayal, or will their haunted pasts destroy the second chance fate has forced upon them?

Will Elena and Ryan build something real from the ashes of their past, or is love the one thing they can’t afford to risk? The clock is ticking… and so is their future.