Adrian Vale was never meant to belong.As the illegitimate son of a powerful corporate empire, he learned early that power isn’t given it’s taken. Now, he’s stepping into a world that never wanted him, determined to claim his place no matter the cost.But he’s not the only one playing the game.Assigned to protect him is Lucas Kane, a sharp and disciplined bodyguard who sees through lies and doesn’t trust easily especially not a man like Adrian. Cold, calculated, and always two steps ahead, Adrian is exactly the kind of danger Lucas was trained to handle… not get close to.When a series of attacks begin to shake the company and a ghost from Adrian’s past resurfaces, what starts as a job quickly turns into something far more dangerous. Secrets unravel. Loyalties are tested. And the line between truth and deception begins to blur.In a world where betrayal hides behind power and trust can get you killed, Adrian and Lucas are forced into a deadly game one where getting too close might be their greatest mistake.