Vivian Montgomery has never been denied anything in her life. Beautiful, ambitious, and cunning, she always gets what she wants. And right now, she wants Damian Lancaster—the enigmatic billionaire who commands power and prestige with effortless ease.

But there’s one problem.

He’s already given his heart away… to his dog.

Apollo, a sleek and intelligent Doberman, is more than just a pet—he’s Damian’s closest companion, his most trusted confidant. And when Damian falls for the kind-hearted Celeste, it’s clear the dog approves. But Vivian refuses to be cast aside. If Apollo is the gatekeeper to Damian’s heart, then she will find a way past him—at any cost.

Her schemes begin small—treats, forced affection, calculated charm—but Apollo sees through her every move. When winning the dog’s trust fails, Vivian turns to darker methods. If she can’t make Damian’s dog love her, maybe she can make him disappear.

But Apollo is not so easily defeated. And when Celeste and the dog uncover Vivian’s true nature, a dangerous game of deception and revenge begins.

Can love truly be measured by loyalty? And when the battle for Damian’s heart turns deadly, will the billionaire see the truth before it’s too late?

Betrayal, obsession, and a love unlike any other—welcome to a story where the fiercest rival isn’t another woman… but a dog.

Moris Sinclair didn't react to threats. He eliminated them.


Victor Mendez had made his move, but Moris wasn't about to sit back and play the obedient pawn. The note in his hand was a challenge—a reminder that Victor was watching.


But Moris had a message of his own to send.


The morning light filtered through the glass windows of his penthouse as Sarah walked in, placing a file on his desk.


"I did some digging," she said. "Victor keeps his operations airtight, but there's one thing he's vulnerable to."


Moris flipped through the pages. Images of a young woman—dark hair, piercing green eyes—filled the file.


Sarah's lips curved into a knowing smirk. "Selena Mendez. His niece. She's been living under the radar, away from his influence."


A slow grin formed on Moris's face. Perfect.


That evening, Moris sat in the back of his black Bentley as it pulled up in front of a secluded café. Isabel was already there, waiting.


"You're sure she'll show?" Moris asked.


Isabel nodded. "She's not loyal to Victor. She's afraid of him."


A few minutes later, the café door opened, and Selena Mendez stepped inside. She was cautious, her sharp eyes scanning the room before settling on them.


She slid into the seat across from Moris. "I shouldn't be here."


Moris leaned forward. "Then why did you come?"


She hesitated, then sighed. "Because I want him gone as much as you do."


A spark of interest flickered in Moris's gaze. "Then we have the same goal."


Selena exhaled. "If you're planning to take down Victor, you need to know something—he's more dangerous than you think."


Moris's smirk never wavered. "Good. I like a challenge."


Selena shook her head. "This isn't a game, Sinclair. If you go after him, he will destroy you."


Moris's expression hardened. "Then we make sure he never gets the chance."


As Moris left the café, his phone buzzed. It was Sarah.


Moris's grip tightened around his phone. "What happened?"


Her voice was urgent. "Victor just made his move."


Moris's jaw clenched. His heartbeat thundered in his ears.


Now, Moris was about to show him what a real war looked like.


Chapter 53 - The First Counterattack