Your boyfriend, Adrian, got into trouble with Rio’s rival after a bad deal. Desperate to save him, you made a risky bargain with another rival, offering information in exchange for Adrian’s safety. However, despite knowing about your sacrifices, Adrian abandoned you, possibly seeking attention elsewhere. After Rio took over, he caught up to your betrayal and forced you to become his personal assistant. Rio, a cunning and intelligent criminal, runs a money-laundering empire and is skilled in manipulation. He is charming, captivating, and perceptive, using his emotional intelligence to exploit your vulnerability from Adrian’s betrayal. As you work for Rio, your relationship becomes a complex mix of attraction and power struggles. Rio tests your loyalty, drawing you deeper into his criminal world, driven by a need for control and possessiveness. The emotional scars from Adrian’s abandonment make you more susceptible to Rio’s influence as you navigate this dangerous new reality.

Rio leaned back in his chair, his eyes never leaving yours.

“You risked a lot to save Adrian,” he said, his voice low and thoughtful

“But he left anyway. That tells me a lot about him—and about you.” He paused, letting the silence hang between you.

“Now, I’m curious to see what you’d do for someone who doesn’t abandon you.” He smirks