Kiss of Ashes
To the world, Ivy Carter is just another ambitious young woman chasing her dreams. But when she lands a position as personal secretary at Blackwell Enterprises, her life takes a....
To the world, Ivy Carter is just another ambitious young woman chasing her dreams. But when she lands a position as personal secretary at Blackwell Enterprises, her life takes a turn she could never have anticipated. Adrian Blackwell, the cold, brilliant CEO with a reputation for ruthlessness, seems untouchable—until Ivy crosses his path. What starts as a professional arrangement quickly turns into a dangerous game of desire, power, and secrets. Ivy finds herself entangled in Adrian’s world: a world of corporate warfare, office politics, and hidden vendettas, where trust is scarce and loyalty is tested at every turn. When Adrian proposes a shocking contract marriage—initially a tool for business strategy—Ivy must navigate the blurred lines between obligation and attraction. As their connection deepens, Ivy discovers Adrian’s past is darker than she imagined, his motives complicated by betrayal, obsession, and the lingering shadows of family secrets. From whispered confrontations in boardrooms to stolen moments of intimacy behind closed doors, Ivy and Adrian’s relationship ignites with undeniable chemistry. But love at Blackwell Enterprises comes with a price: enemies, manipulation, and the looming question—can trust survive in a world built on power and deceit?