Seven years earlier, Ira, a quiet fragrance apprentice, gave her heart to Dante Ferrara, the ruthless successor to a powerful crime family. Believing distance would keep her safe, Dante dismissed their romance as meaningless, unaware she heard every word. After escaping an arranged attack, Ira rebuilt herself as Mia and raised their daughter in hiding. When Lily needs urgent help, Mia has no choice but to seek Dante. He sees a stranger, yet the scent she wears, the coffee she drinks, and the delicate way she lifts a cup awaken memories he cannot ignore.
