Beneath the Lie

He was the man who broke her heart. Now he's the only one who can protect it.Nathan built his empire on control, power, and cold logic. Love was never part of the plan. But when the one woman he could never forget walks back into his life-hurt, vulnerable, and in need of his protection-everything he thought he buried comes rushing back.Mari swore she'd never let Nathan near her heart again. Once, he shattered it beyond repair. Now, fresh from a toxic relationship and with nowhere else to turn, she's forced to accept his offer of safety... even if it comes with strings attached.The deal is simple: a fake marriage.No love. No strings. Just a convenient arrangement.But there's one problem... there's only one bed.Old wounds and scorching chemistry collide as Nathan and Mari struggle to keep their distance. She has every reason to hate him. He has everything to prove. But the line between hate and desire is dangerously thin-especially when the past refuses to stay buried.Will Mari risk her heart one last time, or will she walk away from Nathan forever... this time for good?