Jenna Morales doesn't trust charming men—especially the ones who smile too easily. But when she accepts a new role as executive assistant to the famously beloved CEO Nathan Cole, she's thrown off balance. Nathan is polished, generous, and adored by everyone. Too perfect. Too smooth. And when his warm smiles start coming with razor-sharp edges, Jenna's gut tells her there's something he's not showing the world.

Nathan Cole is used to control—of his image, his company, and the people around him. But Jenna refuses to play the game. Her sharp tongue and guarded heart stir something in him he thought he'd buried long ago. She challenges his dominance, pushes back with fire, and sees through the carefully built mask he's hidden behind for years.

As attraction sizzles and emotional stakes climb, Jenna must decide if she's willing to risk everything for a man who's only just learning how to be real. And Nathan must face the one thing he's always avoided—letting someone in without the safety of a smile.

Can two people built on survival learn how to build something honest together?

Or will the truth behind the charm be too much to bear?