The Beaumont Pact: Eli Duquesne is a master carpenter who lives by a simple, unshakable code: Fix the structure . He sees the world in joints, seams, and unavoidable pressure. But when crippling debt and an eviction notice force him to take a "discreet restoration" job at the opulent, decaying Belle Rêve mansion, he stumbles into a world built on profound lies. Eli is hired by the impossibly elegant widow, Seraphina Beaumont , to repair a single, broken chess pawn. He instantly corrects her: “It’s the desk, not the pawn. I fix structure.” That moment triggers a violent, high-stakes collision between his working-class integrity and the dark dynasty of the Black Tide Syndicate. He must navigate the Syndicate’s traps, outsmart a criminal architect , and exploit the structural arrogance of the ultra-rich. Eli and Seraphina's unexpected love, forged in the terror of ambushes and bayou escapes, becomes the unwavering shield for their future. The Beaumont Pact is an original, high-stakes thriller about converting the worst possible business into the best possible outcome: a scalable ethical foundation for justice. Experience the exhilarating journey where a father's fierce, protective love proves to be the ultimate, unbreakable foundation.