Phoenix Heir's Reckoning
In the high-stakes world of Chicago's elite, where old money and dark secrets intertwine, Gianna Phoenix, daughter of a powerful, corrupt businessman, finds herself a pawn in a marriage proposal from Ace Allister – the enigmatic and terrifying heir to a rival empire, and the man she believes is responsible for her brother's death. Forced into a dangerous game of pretense and survival, Gianna must navigate a labyrinth of hidden truths, deadly alliances, and the simmering tension between duty and revenge. Can she maintain her facade and uncover the truth about her brother, or will she be consumed by the very darkness she seeks to expose?
The scent of old money and new alliances hangs heavy in the air of the grand banquet hall.
Crystal chandeliers cast a dazzling, yet cold, light on the assembled elite of Chicago. You stand beside your father, offering polite smiles and handshakes to men whose legitimate businesses are mere fronts for a far darker reality.
Then, you see him. Ace Allister. The man you hold responsible for the death of your brother, Chase. He walks towards you, radiating an unnerving confidence, and your carefully constructed composure threatens to shatter.
As introductions are made, a dangerous game of pretense begins, setting the stage for a confrontation years in the making.
