Merciless Artinya

She was supposed to be invisible but he made her his obsession. ‎ ‎When desperate debts force Lysandra Thorne into a high-society auction, she never expects the world’s most ruthless media mogul to claim her with a single chilling bid: ‎“One million, for the entirety of the terms. Unnegotiated.” ‎ ‎Now Lys is trapped in Cassian Vale’s glittering, merciless world - a cage of glass and power where secrets cut sharper than knives, and desire is as dangerous as it is irresistible. Six months in his penthouse means freedom for her ailing sister… but survival comes at the price of surrendering to a man who always gets what he wants. ‎ ‎But Cassian’s obsession isn’t a chance. He knows her. He’s always known her. ‎ ‎As scandals ignite, rivals circle, and betrayals bleed, Lys must learn to play Cassian’s dangerous game of control, passion, and power - because losing isn’t an option. And in a world where every move is a weapon, love might be the most ruthless gamble of all. ‎ ‎A story of obsession, betrayal, and a love powerful enough to shatter empires. ‎ ‎

Growing up, Sophie's life has been woven from threads of privilege and shame. As the illegitimate daughter of the esteemed Rowling family, she lived in shadows, her identity shaped by the secrets and lies that surround her birth. Despite her family's wealth and status, Sophie's existence felt like a whispered rumor, forcing her to live under the cruel and merciless shadow of her stepsister Mandy, the golden child Mandy was the epitome of everything Sophie could never be: legitimate, adored, and untouched by scandal. While Mandy basked in the spotlight, Sophie was relegated to the shadows, forced to make do with the leftovers – hand-me-down clothes, shoes, and even food. And now, it seemed, she has been reduced to a mere substitute in a marriage arrangement meant for Mandy, a typical hand-me-down marriage. Left to navigate the treacherous landscape of her new family alone, with no genuine support from her husband, Sophie knew she had to stand up for herself and fight for what she believed in.