Shantel Hale has spent her life trying to live above the dark shadows her mother’s reputation cast over her. 

She has seen powerful men fall at Jessica Hale’s feet— the infamous seductress popularly termed the modern day ‘Jezebel’ only to be left ruined afterwards.

But unlike her sisters, who embraced their mother’s legacy to build fortunes and secure influential husbands, Shantel, the seventh and youngest daughter of Jessica Hale, had carved her own path in secret, gathering several awesome identities for herself. 

One of them was the elusive Elsa—an influential force in the corporate world, sought after by the most powerful executives. Invincible CEOs vie for her counsel, but she has consistently refused to step into the limelight while offering her services.

Meanwhile, in a desperate bid to salvage his company that was crumbling after a scandal, Richard Domango turns to Elsa, convinced that she is the only one who can save him.

Seeing that Richard had played right into her hands, Shantel will stop at nothing to demand for her pound of flesh from Richard for humiliating her in the past.

But neither is ready for the sparks that begins to fly between them, especially Richard after finding out that his saviour, whom he fell helplessly for at first sight, is none other than Shantel Hale— ‘the seventh daughter of Jezebel’ and the very woman he’d felt nothing but blatant disdain for all his life. 

Will they allow their past to chart a vengeful path for them, or give in to the all consuming attraction   growing between them in leaps and bounds by the day?

By the time noon had rolled around, Richard was already on edge.


He had been in back-to-back meetings all morning, dealing with both internal pressure and external threats in the company. And the very person who had caused the ruckus was still nowhere in sight. 


He glanced at the clock on his office wall. 12:45 PM.


If she didn't walk through that door in the next five minutes, he was going to—


A knock sounded, putting an end to his thoughts.


The door swung open, and to his immense disappointment, it wasn't Shantel Hale. Instead, Tyler stepped inside with his usual easygoing demeanor.


"What's with the storm cloud over your head, brother?" Tyler asked, settling into the chair across from Richard's desk.


Richard didn't bother answering. Wasn't he in that boardroom just now?


Tyler raised a brow, then leaned back. "Let me guess. Shantel Hale?"


Richard's eyes narrowed slightly. "How do you—"


Tyler smirked. "It's written all over your face, Rich."


Chapter 35 - Worth His Brother’s Effort