"A captivating tale unfolds as two souls shrouded in darkness, bound by the radiant glow of love, unfolds between Zahra Eres and Dashiell Otto Blackwood. Zahra ingeniously devises an escape from her harrowing eight-year marriage, forging a secretive alliance with her husband's rival, the enigmatic and cold-hearted billionaire. Dashiell, agreeing to her plan, holds a hidden agenda – he demands the return of stolen stocks, a condition Zahra accepts, unaware of his ulterior motive: he doubts her loyalty and harbors thoughts of ending her life once her guard is down, all fueled by a past love that resurfaces nine years later.
Little do they know, their collaboration will ignite a passionate fire that challenges their resolve. Despite his determination to avenge his heart, Dashiell finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of love and desire. As the story takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster, brimming with unexpected twists, intense encounters, and a禁忌 world of BDSM and a playroom, prepare for an 18+ tale that explores themes of abuse, violence, and the complexities of human connection.
To be fair, while the start of the novel is quite cr*p, it does get better in the middle and end, unlike a lot of other novels that have a strong start but a weak end.
It’s a relatively simple yet refreshing cultivation novel, as it is simply about a person who wants to do good in the world.
It maybe cliche in some bits and it may take some time for you to get to the good parts, but I still believe it will ultimately be worth your time.