The charity masquerade was supposed to be strictly professional. CFO Tessa Hale went to charm donors, not to be unmasked by the man who moved like temptation in a black mask.
Gabriel Stone is about to become her largest benefactor—and he offers something even riskier than ten million dollars. One night, clear rules, absolute consent… and a promise that the check is hers whether she walks away or not.
In his penthouse, negotiation turns intimate. A man used to control asks her to set the boundaries—and then makes keeping them feel like the most dangerous pleasure she’s ever known.
When a blurry photo and a whisper campaign threaten her career, Tessa must decide if she can trust the man behind the money. Is he her worst conflict of interest… or the only one who’s ever let her keep the power and still lean on him?
🏙️ Billionaire Romance
🎭 Masked Ball Encounter
💼 High-Stakes Workplace Tension
🔥 Dominant-but-Gentle Heat
⚠️ For readers 18+
