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Rafael da Souza grew up as the illegitimate son of a wealthy Wolfe family, living in the shadows of his privileged siblings. Determined to build his own life and gain the acceptance denied to him, he works obsessively to climb the social ladder. Rafael’s hard‑earned success culminates in a high‑profile marriage to supermodel Leila Santiago, who becomes both his trophy and his ultimate fulfillment. As their relationship begins to disintegrate, Rafael confronts the reality that he has treated Leila as a status symbol rather than a partner. Facing marital conflict, he must muster his courage and confront the hurt he has inflicted in order to salvage their love.
Themes of inherited entitlement, the pursuit of status, and the fragile foundations of contemporary romance run through this story set in a world of billionaires and lavish lifestyles.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Janette Kenny
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