It's just business.

That's what Alek Orlov tells himself when Rose Haliday walks back into his life with an offer he can't afford to refuse.

Twelve years ago, he was a broke college student with big dreams. She was the untouchable heiress who crushed them.

Now, she needs his company to secure her place in her family's empire. He needs her connections to land the investors who could launch his next venture.

The solution? A clean, professional arrangement. A few high-society appearances. Three months of pretending they're a couple.

It should be simple. Until stolen glances turn into lingering touches. Until fake kisses start to feel real. Until they're navigating far more than just business.

They're juggling high society, old wounds, and the one rule they swore not to break: don't fall in love.