Emma believed she was in control. Caught between two powerful men-Marcus, a ruthless crime lord, and Victor, an enigmatic ally determined to bring him down-Emma played both sides, thinking she could outsmart them. But the deeper she delves, the more she realizes her life has been a carefully orchestrated lie. Manipulated from the very beginning, Emma discovers that neither Marcus nor Victor are the true masterminds. A shadowy figure has been watching her, pulling the strings for years, setting her up for a role far darker than she ever imagined. As the layers of deception peel away, Emma must confront the ultimate betrayal-that she was never a player in the game. She was the game. With the clock ticking, Emma faces an impossible choice: walk away and live, or embrace her new role and risk losing everything, including herself.