Julian turned my desperation into a weapon, forcing me to impersonate his sister and tempt mafia boss Victor so he could back out of an engagement. I agreed only because my brother was dying and the medical bills were crushing me. I thought I was surviving a cruel humiliation—until I came home marked with hickeys and Julian lost control. He accused me of crossing the line, choked me, and hurled money at my feet. But while he was seeing betrayal, Victor was quietly falling in love.