When Abigail Snow discovers her fiancé in a compromising embrace with her sister, her world shatters. The man she trusted had merely exploited her as a stepping stone for his ambitions, never offering a shred of genuine affection. Devastated and determined to reclaim her life, Abigail severs their engagement and walks away with nothing but her dignity. In her darkest moment, fate intervenes through Sawyer, a wealthy businessman operating behind the scenes. With his unexpected protection and guidance, Abigail begins rebuilding from the ashes while pursuing vengeance against those who wronged her. But as a forbidden romance blossoms between them, Sawyer's past surfaces—his childhood sweetheart returns, threatening to unravel everything Abigail has begun to trust. ***Excerpt:He was her rescuer, the hand that pulled her back from the edge. Without his intervention, she could have been lost to the world entirely."Thank you, sir," Abigail whispered, finally lifting her gaze to meet his. Then shock struck her speechless."Truthfully, I'm not suicidal—just clumsy. I stumbled," she admitted, keeping her eyes fixed on the firm wall of his chest. "Fortunate to hear," he replied with sharp humor. "The last thing I need is a trip to the police station as a witness, or worse, their prime suspect." His wit drew a suppressed laugh from her."I owe you my life, sir. You've saved me," Abigail said earnestly, only to freeze at her own reckless promise. How could she pledge herself so completely to a stranger? What if he harbored ill intentions? "Miss, perhaps you should release me now. You're safe," he said calmly. Only then did Abigail notice she remained wrapped in his arms, her hands clasping his waist, her body pressed intimately against his. His heartbeat thundered beneath her ear. Heat flooded her cheeks as she stumbled backward, creating distance between them.