Claire Anderson has spent her life in the shadow of her older sister, always sacrificing her dreams and desires for the sake of family unity. As the daughter of a prestigious family, she should have had opportunities at her fingertips, but her mother’s guilt over being the other woman to a powerful businessman made Claire the family’s scapegoat. Time and again, Claire has been forced to give up what matters to her, always yielding to her sister for the sake of peace.When an important project that she has poured her heart into is taken away, Claire finally reaches her breaking point. Her fiancé, already emotionally distant, threatens to call off their wedding if she doesn’t comply yet again. But this time, Claire chooses herself. She walks away from her family, her engagement, and the suffocating life that has held her back.Just as her world starts to unravel, Claire meets Jake William, the enigmatic heir to one of the wealthiest families in the city. Recently returned from abroad to take over his family’s empire, Jake is used to commanding respect and holding power. But beneath his composed exterior, he sees something in Claire—an inner strength and determination that captivates him.As Claire fights to rebuild her life and reclaim her independence, Jake becomes her unexpected ally. Together, they must navigate their complex personal histories, a powerful family determined to pull Claire back into their grasp, and a blossoming love that could change their lives forever.