Bound to a Ruthless Tycoon

Desperate to fund her younger brother's lifesaving operation, struggling college student Layla accepts a secret deal that draws her into the world of Elias Thorne, a cold, obsessive billionaire with a fear of germs. Working inside his estate soon turns into a dangerous arrangement of desire, jealousy, and power. Targeted by his cruel fiancée and pursued by Silas, a charming admirer hiding a violent criminal agenda, Layla is caught in a deadly scheme. When she is taken hostage, Elias puts everything on the line to bring her home, forcing both of them to face the feelings neither can deny.