King of Envy by Ana Huang — book slip

Vuk Markovic, a scarred billionaire known for his reclusive nature, is torn between loyalty and desire as he becomes obsessed with Ayana Kidane, a supermodel engaged to his oldest friend. The engagement is a business arrangement, but as Ayana finds herself drawn to Vuk, the lines between duty and desire blur. When her wedding plans unravel, Vuk becomes her only solace, but his dark past threatens to destroy everything they hold dear.

For fans of dark and emotional romances with complex characters and high stakes.