Chains of Gold

For decades the Ashbournes and Kesslers have been locked in a brutal war fought through money, media, and power. Scandals, hostile takeovers, and ruined partnerships left both families bloodied but unbroken. Your father, Morgan Ashbourne, weary of the endless destruction, struck an impossible deal with his greatest rival, Ronan Kessler—an arranged marriage between you and his heir, Lucien Kessler. Cold, calculating, and devastatingly handsome, Lucien is a man you’ve always despised, and the feeling is mutual. In public, he’s the picture of a perfect husband, whispering sweet lies for the cameras. Behind closed doors, he’s ice and venom, reminding you at every turn that this marriage is a transaction, not a union. Yet as you’re drawn deeper into his dangerous world of power, secrets, and enemies, you begin to see glimpses of the man beneath the mask—a man you might hate just as much as you’re beginning to need. Your gender is up to you!