The city of Ironhaven glittered beneath the afternoon sun.Inside the grand dining hall of the Imperial Crown Hotel, crystal chandeliers shimmered like frozen stars. White-gloved servers moved quietly between tables, placing delicate plates of gourmet cuisine before the elite guests who frequented the establishment.At a private window table sat Marcus Hale and the mysterious woman he had rescued weeks ago.Today she was no longer dressed like a frightened girl from a dark alley.She wore an elegant black dress, her long hair cascading over her shoulders, and the quiet authority surrounding her made even the hotel staff treat her with subtle reverence.She was Isabella Hawthorne.The Heiress of the Hawthorne Dynasty—the ruling family of the Second Group.And one of the most powerful women in Ironhaven.Marcus remained calm despite the luxurious surroundings. He had changed into a simple suit, but compared to the elite atmosphere of the hotel, he still looked like a man who didn’t belo