Yaqoub is a man who has it all: a successful construction empire in Kuwait, a respected name, and a large family. However, his world begins to fracture when he falls for a young Iranian employee, sparking a mid-life crisis that threatens his social standing. Simultaneously, he receives a devastating call: his youngest son, Ahmad, has not only joined a jihadist group in Syria but has been captured and held for a $5 million ransom. As Yaqoub navigates the treacherous waters of international money transfers and family secrets, he is forced to confront the distance between the life he built and the reality of his children’s choices. The novel is a gripping exploration of modern Middle Eastern identity, the generational gap, and the high price of both love and survival.