The morning after the gala, Aria woke wrapped in Ethan’s arms, her wrists still tingling from the silk restraints, her body aching from the relentless passion he’d poured into her. For a fleeting moment, she felt invincible—untouchable.

But that feeling shattered the second she unlocked her phone.

Dozens of messages lit up her screen. Whispers. Photos. Headlines.

Her heart dropped as she read the first one.

“Billionaire CEO Ethan Black Seen in Heated Kiss at Gala—Who is the Mysterious ...