Dedication

To the ones who never begged to be rescued— But became someone’s reason to fight.

And to every reader who believes that love, no matter how cold it starts, can still burn the brightest.

♡♡

⚠️ Content Warning

Power imbalances and emotional dominance

Workplace sabotage and manipulation

Mentions of gun violence (non-fatal, for dramatic effect)

Public scandal and emotional distress

Slow-burn intimacy with moments of intense romantic tension

Reader discretion is advised for those sensitive to emotional triggers or darker relationship dynamics.

This is a work of fiction intended for mature audiences.