The CEO’s desire
A Story of Stolen Birthrights, Cold Empires, and the Fire of Revenge.
The Setup: The Lowly Intern and the Ice King
The story begins in the glass-and-steel canyons of the city, where Edna Rivers, a brilliant but impoverished scholarship student, enters the lion’s den of Stone Industries. Her first encounter with the CEO, Scott Stone, is a disaster: a spilled cup of coffee on a three-thousand-dollar suit. Scott is a man of "Cold Aura," a ruthless titan who views people as assets or liabilities. Yet, Edna’s defiance and raw intelligence spark an obsession he cannot control. Under the guise of a professional "ninety-day protected period," Scott shields Edna from his elitist family and his vengeful fiancée, Theresa Blackwood, while a forbidden love begins to thaw his frozen heart.
The Turning Point: The Sterling Secret
The narrative shifts from office romance to a high-stakes thriller when Edna uncovers the truth about the fire that killed her parents. She isn't just an orphan; she is Edna Sterling-Blackwood, the rightful heiress to the Blackwood fortune. Her father was murdered by his own brother, Hank Blackwood, in a conspiracy with Scott’s father, Richard Stone. After a terrifying kidnapping and a shipyard showdown where Scott risks everything to save her, the "lowly girl" ascends to her throne.
The Ultimate Sacrifice: The Blood Covenant
At the height of their power, Edna discovers a final letter from her father. It reveals a "Blood Covenant" that would legally strip the Stone family of their entire empire because of Richard’s crimes, giving it all to her. Realizing this truth would destroy Scott’s pride and his legacy, Edna makes a choice that defines her character: she burns the evidence. She chooses the man over the money, merging their lives and companies into the invincible Stone-Blackwood Group.
The New Era: The Sins of the Parents
The saga concludes with the rise of the second generation. Ten years later, Scott and Edna are the city's reigning power couple with twin heirs: Leo, the methodical prince, and Aria, the fiery rebel. But the past refuses to stay buried. Theresa Blackwood, living in a "nest of vipers," has raised her secret son, Caleb, to be a weapon. As the Stone twins are groomed for the boardroom, Caleb is trained in the shadows to reclaim the "stolen crown."
The story closes on a chilling promise: while the parents found peace through love, the children are preparing for a war that will determine the final fate of the Stone-Blackwood name.
Core Themes
• The Weight of Legacy: Can the children escape the greed of their grandfathers?
• Social Justice: A foster-system survivor claiming the top of the corporate ladder.
• Mercy vs. Justice: The consequences of Edna's choice to pardon her enemies.