He claimed her as payment. She never expected to become his addiction. To settle an unpayable debt, Chloe Frost is delivered to Lorenzo Moretti,the most feared billionaire in the city. he rules his empire and his penthouse with icy, ruthless control. To him, Chloe is nothing but beautiful, living collateral. A weakness to be despised. Her gentle presence is an irritant. Her quiet resilience, a provocation. Lorenzo makes it his mission to crush her spirit with calculated cruelty and searing contempt. He insults her, demeans her, and pushes her away, refusing to acknowledge the dangerous, unwanted heat she ignites within him. Chloe must build walls of her own to survive the chill of his hatred. But when their brutal dance of loathing finally explodes into sudden, scorching passion, it leaves them both shattered and exposed. Now, the man who traded in violence and power faces a battle he cannot dominate: winning back the heart of the woman he destroyed. Can a love born in ice ever survive the embers of betrayal? A dark, slow-burn mafia romance full of intense emotion, searing chemistry, and a hard-won journey to redemption. Perfect for fans of gritty love-hate stories where the toughest falls are for the softest hearts.