The name "Ellen" was Jamie's lifelong wound.

They were kindred spirits, both products of sacrifice within their families.

The difference was that he had a choice; Ellen never did.

The fortunate thing was, their engagement had been a source of joy for them both.

Yet, the greater the joy, the deeper the sorrow when it all ended.

He could never forget the horrific scene of his parents' death, and his future had room only for revenge.

When Ellen offered him a hundred million to start anew, he accepted without hesitation because it was what The Harris family owed him.

Sylvia had always been a tool Jamie cultivated—a shield to hide...