Publisher's Synopsis
Before the world knew Donald Carter as the prodigal heir to Carter Enterprises, hailed as the man who could turn dust into gold and whose name was once spoken in boardrooms with both reverence and fear, there was an empire built over generations from steel, oil, and relentless ambition. Founded by Henry Carter during America's steel boom, expanded by his son Joe into oil and transportation, and globalized by Donald's grandfather George into technology, finance, and infrastructure, Carter Enterprises had grown into a dynasty with stakes in shipping, aviation, AI, defense, pharmaceuticals, luxury real estate, and emerging markets. Born into immense wealth and groomed to be the future CEO in a sprawling Connecticut mansion where every inch exuded opulence yet felt more like a rigorous training ground, Donald was once admired for his charm and handsome presence, attracting countless flirts and affairs. However, a fateful "accidental" car crash left him with debilitating leg injuries and confined him to a wheelchair, transforming his charismatic persona into a volatile, unpredictable figure scorned by those who once adored him. Then, destiny intervened when a neglected, unloved daughter, determined to escape her own family's indifference and pursue a dream in medicine, entered his life through a contract marriage arranged solely for profit. With unwavering compassion, she healed not only his physical wounds but also his wounded spirit, transforming him from a broken man into a resilient leader who reclaimed his place as CEO. In that transformative journey, as he whispered, "Sweetheart, meeting you was my greatest fortune," his renewed strength and tender care reshaped not only his destiny but also the very legacy of the Carter dynasty for generations to come.
