WILD CARD

He needed a miracle. He found a ruthless billionaire. Francisco "Chico" Souza knows the streets of São Paulo, Brazil , like the back of his hand. A natural survivor invisible to the elite, he does whatever it takes to care for his ailing mother and young niece. Desperate, he accepts one last risky job: stealing a luxury car from a high-society event. The plan was simple. The execution, a disaster. Vicente Monteiro Vasconcellos lives in a world of absolute control, numbers, and power. Cold, calculating, owner of an empire, and accustomed to having everything under his command. When he catches a valet trying to steal his prized Aston Martin, his reaction isn't to call the police, but something far more dangerous: interest. One mistake. An unpayable debt. And a pact that throws Chico directly into Vicente’s orbit. Trapped in a gilded cage, Chico becomes a tool in the billionaire's hands, entangled in a silent war against a dangerous gang that now threatens not only him but also his family. Vicente offers protection, luxury, and the chance to save those he loves. The price? His freedom. And maybe his soul. Between the asphalt and the skyscrapers of São Paulo, chaos and control collide . The tension between Francisco and Vicente builds with every exchanged glance, every disguised order, every accidental touch that ignites an impossible and forbidden attraction. Each man despises the other's world, but the chemistry between them is undeniable, a raw force threatening to shatter every barrier they've built around themselves. How far will Chico go to protect his family? How far will Vicente go to maintain control... or to protect the man who has become his weakness? "WILD CARD" is an intense contemporary MM romance full of twists, exploring the fine line between hate and desire, control and surrender, set against the brutal contrasts of São Paulo, Brazil. Perfect for fans of: • Enemies to Lovers / Rivals to Lovers • Class Difference • Forced Proximity (Gilded Cage) • Romantic Suspense • Controlling Billionaire & Street-Smart Survivor • Hurt/Comfort • High Emotional Stakes / High Angst Prepare for a story where the greatest risk isn't losing your life, but surrendering your heart.