Betrayal shatters Zinnia Smith’s devotion after Quentin, her lover, ascends to Top Scholar and forces her into servitude. Her sacrifice as a courtesan to fund his rise ends in humiliation. Suddenly, Emperor Silas Xenia, a man she once aided, steps into her life. This unexpected intervention disrupts the power dynamic, offering Zinnia a chance to escape Quentin’s cruel demands and reclaim her dignity.
