In her first life, Cressida gave up everything for Lucian, only to be betrayed by Lorelei, her own twin, and left by the man she loved to die. Reborn with every memory intact, she chooses a different path: she lets Lucian marry Lorelei and walks away, certain that Lorelei’s missing Light can’t save him from the curse hanging over his family. Cressida then forms a soul contract with Gideon Valmont, the true leader of the Valmont family. When Lucian reaches twenty-five, the curse awakens and destroys all he has built. As Lorelei’s lies collapse and her hidden pregnancy comes to light, Cressida rises with Gideon and takes command of the Valmont empire, finally living life on her own terms.