The Seven-Year Bet

In the high-stakes world of Brickell finance, everyone knows the trope of the loyal wife who stayed through the poverty to build her husband’s empire—only to be discarded for a younger, shinier model once he reached the top. Ethan Strathmore thought he was following the script when he traded Nora for his "capable" new assistant, believing he was leaving behind a woman with nothing. But there’s a twist Ethan didn't see coming: Nora didn't just support his rise; she was a Fairchild heiress who traded a throne for a cramped apartment to prove her love. Now that the seven-year sacrifice has ended in betrayal, Nora is reclaiming her crown. While Ethan celebrates his new life, he’s about to realize that the woman he broke wasn’t just a wife—she was the only thing protecting him from the ruthless underworld king who has been waiting seven years for her to finally sign those divorce papers.