What happens when the man who has everything meets someone who can't be bought? Dario Martínez Estuardo is Latin America's most sought-after jewelry designer, a man who has transformed his family's dark legacy into an empire of brilliance, luxury, and power. In his world, everything has a price and emotions are a liability he can't afford; the Martínez golden rule is never fall in love... moreWhat happens when the man who has everything meets someone who can't be bought? Dario Martínez Estuardo is Latin America's most sought-after jewelry designer, a man who has transformed his family's dark legacy into an empire of brilliance, luxury, and power. In his world, everything has a price and emotions are a liability he can't afford; the Martínez golden rule is never fall in love. Dario lives life as a predator, always in control, until the runway at his most important gala presents him with an unexpected Leandro Valente. A clash of worlds. The Dario is used to money and influence opening every door. To him, Leandro is initially an "asset," a "captivating obsession" he wants to possess at any cost. The Leandro is a street-smart young man, authentic and defiant, who isn't impressed by platinum watches or presidential suites. He's not looking for an owner—he's looking to be valued as a person. The new rules of the game. When Dario tries to "capture" Leandro with exclusive contracts and priceless jewelry, he hits a wall of integrity. Leandro throws down an ultimatum that will change the rules if he wants something from him, he'll have to earn it, not buy it. From intimate breakfasts in private gardens to empanadas on tin plates at a local market, Dario will be forced to come down from his ivory tower to discover the beauty of simple the smell of fresh-baked bread, the memory of an old horse, and the peace of dancing under a streetlight. In this emotional chess match, the line between hunter and prey begins to blur. Will Dario learn to love before the shadows of his own family destroy the only real connection he's ever had? Or will Leandro prove to be the most lethal player of all? "I don't lose," Dario declares. "Neither do I," Leandro responds. Let the game begin. less
