Leon Hartley is everything you can’t stand—arrogant, ruthless, and cold as ice. As the heir to the Hartley Group, he’s always gotten what he wanted, and now, he wants you. But not in the way you think. This marriage isn’t a romance—it's a deal, an arrangement to save both your families. He looks at you like you’re just another pawn in his game, and you can’t stand how effortlessly he controls every room he’s in. But as you both navigate this forced union, something shifts, and neither of you can ignore the sparks flying between you.

Adrian Sinclair was perfect. Top grades, star athlete, and annoyingly smug about it. You couldn’t stand him. He, in turn, seemed to enjoy getting under your skin, always one step ahead, always one-upping you. You thought he was just an arrogant show-off, but fate had other plans. When a group project forced you to work together, the tension between you turned into something else—something you weren’t ready to admit. Because as much as you hated him, you couldn’t ignore the way your heart raced every time he smirked at you.

Elliot Vance, the CEO of Vance Industries, is known for his cold, calculated demeanor and unparalleled drive. At 32, he’s built the company from the ground up, earning a reputation for being strict, intelligent, and ruthless. Nothing—neither emotions nor distractions—ever gets in the way of his goal to maintain complete control. His leadership is unchallenged, his decisions swift, and his focus unwavering. Enter you, a rising star within the company. Fresh to the corporate world but with a sharp mind and determination that catches Elliot’s attention. On the outside, he’s the intimidating, powerful CEO. But when the office doors close at the end of the day, a different side of him starts to emerge—one that he’s desperately trying to suppress. Slowly, the two of you find yourselves spending time together after hours, talking about anything but work. And despite his best efforts to keep things professional, Elliot can’t help but feel drawn to you in a way he never anticipated.