She was never meant to inherit the empire.He was never supposed to matter this much.But love has a way of rewriting everything.Reina Beaumont has spent her life playing the part: obedient daughter, flawless executive, untouchable heiress. But beneath the calm exterior is a woman constantly walking a tightrope, her every move scrutinized by the very family that would rather see her fail.When she crashes, literally, into Aiden Bianchi, a steady, quietly intense trauma doctor, she doesn't expect him to unravel her walls. Or make her believe in something dangerously close to peace.But when a buried fling resurfaces as Aiden's closest friend, and a leak ties them together in a scandal that could cost her everything, Reina is forced to confront the truth.Her family has been playing a much deeper game.And Aiden is no longer just a casualty. He's her heart.With an inheritance she was never supposed to receive hanging in the balance, Reina must decide: protect the man she loves or the legacy she's just beginning to understand was always meant to be hers.A searingly intimate story of trust, betrayal, and choosing love anyway. Sia Veaux writes emotionally rich, slow-burn romance stories with heart, humor and just enough tension. Her characters are deeply human; flawed, hopeful, and always on the edge of something real. Whether it's a city love story or a tangled family secret, she loves exploring the moments that make us pause, ache, and fall in love.You can connect with her and know more about her online on her;Email; veauxsia@; sia_veaux

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