Xavier is the owner of a private equity firm known for its ruthless reputation. He is on the brink of making the biggest deal of his career when he is asked to intervene and stop a secret auction. As a condition of the agreement, he is tasked with protecting a young woman whom he has never met. Determined to secure the deal at any cost, he agrees. Now, Xavier finds himself falling for the beautiful woman he was sent to help. Will he be able to maintain his distance, or will he find the angelic beauty too tempting to resist? Ashlynn's grandmother raised her after her mother died and her father left. When her grandmother passes away, the father who abandoned her suddenly wants to be a family and insists that Ashlynn come to live with him. Feeling hopeful they can build a relationship after all these years, she agrees. But what he secretly intends for her will leave her shaken to her core. Just when Ashlynn discovers her worst nightmare, a handsome stranger appears, promising to help her, but can she trust him? Warning: This book contains offensive language, sexual situations, and taboo topics that may be disturbing to some. All characters in the story are 18 years of age or older. Intended for mature audiences only. 18+