Aria Vance possesses the supernatural gift of absolute lie detection as an oracle of the mythical Phoenix lineage, yet she struggles to afford her grandmother's spiraling medical treatments. Desperate for capital, she accepts a confidential contract from an enterprise matriarch to coach reclusive heir Asher Blackwood and secure his corporate presidency within ninety days. The assignment turns precarious when Aria realizes Asher belongs to the very dynasty that framed and massacred her clan a millennium ago.
Despite ancient blood feuds, Aria and Asher form a deep bond as she shields him from murderous ambushes orchestrated by his elder brothers. The situation turns tragic when Aria discovers that Asher suffers from a fatal congenital curse, and only the sacrifice of her sacred Phoenix blood can save his life. Aria must choose between ancestral loyalties and her burgeoning love before corporate assassins eliminate Asher during the final shareholder vote.
