No one knows the criteria for selecting new members to the board of Simmons Banking and Holding, but there are persistent rumors about a mysterious initiation rite. It is said that one woman and nine men vanish into a boardroom for this purpose. This time, the woman chosen for this secretive process is Samantha. The Simmons family, known for owning the eighth largest bank in the world and having substantial influence over their town, including the mortgage on her parents’ mansion, now seems to have set their sights on her. Aiden Simmons, known for his charm, seduction, and ruthlessness, and most notably his deceptive nature, has caught her attention. Despite her body responding with intense desire under his intense scrutiny, she resolutely denies herself any enjoyment in it. Faced with a dire need to save her family, she is prepared to strike a deal with what she perceives as the devil, offering herself to the Simmons. However, she is adamant that while they might claim her in some ways, Aiden Simmons will never possess her heart.
Scarlett Butler and her sister, Emmeline, attend a party at the Bell estate. Scarlett, the introverted sister, feels out of place but agrees to support Emmeline's potential match with Gideon Bell. While seeking solace in a library, Scarlett is watched by someone until she meets Gideon. They have a tense conversation, playfully argue over a book, and Scarlett tries to seduce him. Gideon challenges her claim of being a virgin and they engage in sexual activity in the library. Scarlett is conflicted but ultimately agrees to his demands.
From the very depths of my being, I've contemplated the countless ways to spurn the one who so callously tossed me aside. As the future Alpha, he was a figure of immense influence and power, and when he chose another woman over me, the sting of rejection burned deep. But I wasn't alone in my indignation; my two unwavering allies stood firmly by my side. Together, we concocted a master plan, a scheme so cunning it would serve the haughty future Alpha a dose of his own bitter medicine. They say there's nothing more formidable than a woman's wrath, and in our quest for retribution, we embodied that fury. Operation Payback was the name we gave our plan, a fitting title for a scheme born from the ashes of scorn and betrayal. But just when I thought my world had settled into a new rhythm of sweet revenge, an unexpected element entered the fray – a lycan. His arrival added layers of intrigue and complexity to my already tumultuous life.
Faith, trapped in a toxic family dynamic, is forced into an unwanted union with a man named Colton. Her pleas for help go unanswered as her mother and others are also subjected to similar arrangements. Held by a menacing Simeon, Faith discovers the dark underbelly of her family's powerful alliance. As she resists Simeon's advances, she faces objectification and humiliation. Despite her valiant efforts, Faith realizes her grim reality: there is no escape from her oppressive circumstances.