Description: For eight years, Chloe Bennett has loved Ethan Sterling, stood beside him, and built a life around the future they were supposed to share. But at their mutual friend Mia's wedding, Ethan refuses to admit that Chloe is his girlfriend-and smiles when Vanessa Vale asks if she can pursue him. That humiliation is only the beginning. After the reception, Chloe discovers Ethan with Vanessa and finally sees the truth behind his excuses, possessiveness, and control. The man she trusted has been willing to keep her waiting while reaching for someone else. Chloe refuses to beg for a place in his life. She fights back, packs her belongings, and ends their eight-year relationship with a cold finality Ethan never expected. But walking away does not make him disappear. Ethan keeps appearing wherever she goes, convinced that Chloe will eventually return to him. Then Julian Ashford steps into the conflict. Powerful, observant, and impossible to intimidate, Julian recognizes the damage Ethan has caused-and offers more than a staged display of intimacy. As Julian begins dismantling the advantages Ethan relies on, Chloe finds herself caught between the comfort of an old love and the dangerous pull of a man who sees her strength clearly. To reclaim her freedom, Chloe must decide how far she is willing to go for revenge-and whether the heart she gave to Ethan can trust someone new. Author Biography: Yue Chen creates beautiful historical fiction where love blooms against the backdrop of imperial court drama.