Love Across Empires

“Lily's quiet life as a small-town artist changes forever when her work captures the attention of Jake McDernaunt, a dashing billionaire tech mogul, at a distinguished city art exhibition. Swept into a world of glittering luxury and dangerous ambition, Lily finds herself drawn to Jake's warmth and weakness behind his powerful appearance. Their connection is undeniable, but their love is anything but simple. Carmela, Jake's obsessive ex, isn't ready to let go. Armed with a dangerous secret tied to Jake's empire, she's willing to do whatever it takes to keep them apart. Meanwhile, Jake's mother disapproves of Lily's humble origins, and his business partner, Trevor, sees her as just another gold-digger. As pressures become stronger, Lily begins to question if she can truly belong in Jake's world, or if she's destined to be left behind. Just as Lily starts to feel like she can trust Jake completely, Carmela reveals that Jake's sudden rise to wealth was built on the ashes of a scandal that could destroy not only his reputation but Lily's growing career if it becomes public. Worse, a hidden warning arrives in Lily's hands, suggesting that someone close to Jake is feeding Carmela inside information. On the night Jake plans to propose to Lily, she confronts him with the dangerous secret and the hidden warning. Jake's answer leaves her scared as she realizes the betrayal might run deeper than she ever imagined. As Jake vows to protect her from the scandal, Carmela makes her final move, revealing the biggest condition, Jake must end things with Lily to save his empire, or risk losing everything, including Lily's love. In a whirlwind of ambition, obsession, and forbidden romance, Lily and Jake must decide if their love is strong enough to defy the forces tearing them apart. Will they rise above the lies and secrets, or will their love story end before it truly begins? When a choice between love and a lucrative deal arises, Jake must confront not just business pressures but also the truth about his past. Can their bond withstand the trials of wealth and ambition, or will their love be lost forever?”