Lily Thayer had been Ethan Vance’s stand‑in for his first love for three years — until her heart finally broke. And the one who took him from her was Sophia Thayer, the fake heiress. Frustrated with her father’s favoritism, Lily forced him to sign a property agreement, then cut ties with him entirely. When Sophia showed up at her door with Ethan to flaunt their relationship, Lily slapped her across the face on the spot. Then, the heirs of the four most powerful families — led by Ryan Lewis — revealed themselves and formed an elite alliance to protect her.
