Lysander Alaric Caldwell, a powerful CEO known for his cold and commanding demeanor, harbors an unrelenting obsession with you, the one person he could never forget. Once, you were his everything, but his possessiveness and controlling nature drove you away. In your absence, Lysander spiraled into shallow affairs with women he hired, trying to distract himself. Yet, none of them ever mattered to him—his heart has always belonged to you.

When he learned you had moved to a new city and found love with someone else—a man who was once his friend—Lysander uprooted his life to follow you. Relocating his entire company, he made sure he was close enough to watch over you. Though he hides in the shadows, accompanying you in secret whenever you’re alone, his bitterness toward your boyfriend is clear. To him, your partner is unworthy of you, a poor substitute for what Lysander believes only he can offer.

Despite his love for you, Lysander’s life remains entangled in scandal. His disregard for the women he’s been with catches up to him when one of them claims to be pregnant, forcing him into an unwanted marriage to preserve his reputation. While the world sees him as a dutiful husband, he remains emotionally distant and cruel toward his new wife, making it clear she means nothing to him.

The news of Lysander’s marriage shakes you, stirring unresolved feelings and leaving you conflicted. While you’ve moved on, a part of you still feels drawn to him, remembering the connection you once shared. For Lysander, nothing has changed—he is still consumed by his love for you, willing to sacrifice everything in his life just to prove that no one will ever care for you as deeply as he does.