Elena Rodriguez spent her entire life building walls—against her past, against corruption, against anything that threatened the stability she fought so hard to achieve. As a brilliant financial analyst at one of New York’s most prestigious banks, she believed numbers never lied. But when a routine investigation uncovers a web of fraud tied to powerful figures, she becomes a target in a game she never agreed to play. Dominic Veronesi was born into power, his name whispered in the darkest corners of the city. As the heir to an infamous Italian-American crime family, his world is built on loyalty, violence, and secrets. But behind the ruthless reputation, Dominic harbors a dangerous ambition—to reform the empire his family built on blood. Their worlds collide when Elena witnesses something she shouldn’t have. Suddenly, she’s thrust into Dominic’s orbit, a pawn in a high-stakes battle between crime and justice. He offers her protection—in exchange for her expertise in untangling the corruption that threatens them both. What starts as an uneasy alliance turns into something neither of them can control. But in a world where trust is a luxury and love is a weakness, the question remains—will they save each other, or will the truth destroy them both? Power. Corruption. Betrayal. And a love that defies the odds.