I was aware of who I was. An event planner workaholic with a tiny apartment and a vision for establishing something that was mine. That was before Julian Blackwood came into my life,the mysterious billionaire who was more acquainted with my past than I was. He told me I was the long-lost daughter of a man I had never known, the heiress to a fortune I had never wanted. His condition? Work for him for a year before I could put my hands on a cent. I vowed I'd do it for the inheritance, not for him. But the more I fought him, the more sparks flew between us. Julian is dark, dangerous, and hiding secrets that can destroy me. And when I start to discover the truth about my family, I realize the biggest question isn't whether I can trust him… it's whether I can trust myself not to fall in love.

I’ve spent my whole life fighting for every small win. Cooking is my heart, my escape… my everything. But in this city, dreams cost money I don’t have. Then, out of nowhere, I’m invited to the most prestigious cooking competition in the country. All expenses paid. No explanation. And that’s when the notes start arriving, perfect advice, at just the right time, from someone who knows me better than I know myself. I should have been suspicious. I should have asked who my “unseen mentor” was. But I didn’t. Because somewhere between the mystery, the late-night chats, and the stolen smiles, I started falling for him. The problem? He’s a billionaire. He’s been watching me from the shadows. And now… I don’t know if I can forgive the lie that brought us together.

I never planned to marry a stranger, especially not Liam Thorne , the richest, coldest man I’ve ever met. He needed a wife to keep his company. I needed money to save my family’s home. The plan was simple: sign the papers, smile for the cameras, keep our hearts locked away. But Liam isn’t just the ruthless billionaire everyone fears. Sometimes I see cracks in his armor… and when I do, my heart betrays me. The problem? His enemies are watching, our lies are getting harder to keep, and I’m starting to wonder if this fake marriage is the most real thing in my life.