possessive

James struggled to sit up, his body throbbing with pain. How much more of this can I take? Everywhere I turn, it’s nothing but mockery and betrayal. For years, I’ve been nothing but a pawn in someone else’s game. His mind drifted to his sister in the hospital, clinging to life because he couldn’t afford better care. Maybe they’re right. Maybe I am worthless.

David Blackwood is a self-made billionaire who has developed an empire in California's competitive economic environment. He is arrogant and vicious, with no time for love, only power. His power spans industries, and his competitors recoil at his name. However, in the economic world, you never know when an enemy will become something more. Ruth is a daring businesswoman with a keen mind, her own empire, and a heart hidden behind iron walls. She is one of the few ladies who is unimpressed by David's wealth and charm, which bothers him. Their feud becomes the talk of New York City, but beneath the squabbles, an obvious attraction simmers. However, their love is not without challenges. Mary, David's personal assistant, holds affections for him and becomes angry as she observes David and Ruth's budding relationship. Meanwhile, his right-hand man, James, a smart businessman, has his own goal, discreetly plotting to destabilize David's empire. Mike, a longtime friend, cautions David that Ruth may have ulterior purposes, but David is too far gone, blinded by love and the desire for power. Ruth and David's love-hate relationship is strained by betrayal and hubris. Every commercial deal puts their influence to the test, but when power becomes an instrument of vengeance, who will make the final move? Will David and Ruth endure the tests of love and power? Will their desire harm them both?