"Boldness, Miss Hart, isn't about trendy colors or quirky furniture. It's about conviction. Authority. Making a statement without shouting. Your designs are tasteful. Safe. They whisper competence when I require them to command attention." He leaned forward slightly, his stormy eyes pinning her. "This office is an extension of my will. It needs to reflect that."

Okay, now they were getting somewhere. This wasn't just about aesthetics; it was about ego. His massive, billionaire ego. Olivia felt a spark of challenge ignite within her. This man, used to everyone falling into line, clearly expected her to meekly agree and scurry away to produce something mirroring his own arrogance. He was infuriating. Utterly, breathtakingly infuriating. And yet... compelling.

Escape into a world of intoxicating power plays and consuming passion. Ethan Blackwood is Manhattan's most commanding CEO – ruthless, arrogant, devastatingly handsome, and accustomed to absolute control. His motto? "I don't ask twice."

Olivia Hart is the witty, ambitious interior designer hired for his office renovation – independent, sharp-tongued, and secretly craving a challenge she can't resist.

From their first disastrous meeting, sparks fly and wills collide. Experience sizzling banter, explosive chemistry, and raw, undeniable passion that threatens to consume them both. Can Olivia maintain her independence against a man determined to possess her mind, body, and soul?