Alfred is a hitman for a mercenary group. He's their best hitman, sent for the dirtiest of jobs. His life takes a drastic turn when he is sent to kidnap Mia the daughter of a billionaire activist. He gains her trust and then kidnaps her, he punishes her for some time before he finds out he has fallen in love with her. He tries to make it up to her by releasing her against the will of his employers . Will she accept him? Will his mercenary group let him live a free life once again?

Adrian Knight was born to rule. Ruthless, brilliant, and dangerously charming, he built his empire on power plays and hostile takeovers. To the world, he’s the billionaire every man envies and every woman wants. But behind the sharp suits and glass towers lies a man who trusts no one—and least of all his oldest rival.Serena Moreau is fashion royalty. Heiress to a luxury dynasty and crowned the “Ice Queen” by the press, she commands runways and boardrooms with effortless grace. But her dazzling smile hides scars of betrayal, and if there’s one man she refuses to bow to, it’s Adrian Knight. For years, their feud has been the media’s favorite drama: his steel against her silk, his arrogance against her fire.When a scandal threatens to destroy both empires, their families hatch a solution more dangerous than the rumor itself: a fake engagement. The rules are simple—play the perfect couple for the cameras, protect the family names, and walk away when the storm dies down.But nothing between Adrian and Serena has ever been simple.Forced into luxury photoshoots, glittering galas, and “romantic” getaways staged for the paparazzi, their act begins to blur. A touch held too long. A kiss that feels too real. A spark neither can deny. Soon, enemies are sharing stolen glances, whispered confessions, and a passion that could ruin them both.Yet love between rivals comes with a price. Their families forbid it. Their enemies wait to exploit it. And when betrayal strikes from the shadows, Adrian and Serena must choose: protect their empires, or risk everything for the one thing money can’t buy.Glittering with high society glamour, searing with slow-burn chemistry, and bursting with scandal, The Billionaire’s Pretend Bride is a sweeping romance of love and lies, hate and desire, betrayal and redemption. Perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers, fake dating, and forbidden passion, this epic novel will leave you breathless until the very last page.Because when the richest rivals in the city fall in love… the whole world is watching.