​Jade Emery is one semester away from freedom. She survives the elite university’s rich-kid atmosphere by sticking to her logical 4.0 GPA routine. But her carefully managed life shatters when she finds the city’s most dangerous shark, Xavier Knight, sitting on her thrifted sofa. Her mother didn't just lose money, she stole from Knight Enterprises. ​Xavier doesn't want the money back. He needs a "wholesome, intelligent, and clean" fiancée to prove he’s ready to lead. He needs Jade. ​The Deal: 30 days. One Month. The Reward: Her mother stays out of prison and the debt is wiped clean. ​Living in Xavier’s sterile glass penthouse, Jade is determined to keep her head down and complete the contract. But Xavier Knight has never met a girl who looked at him with pure disgust, and he is a natural predator. As the lines between the act and reality begin to blur, Jade realizes the easy part was the money. The real cost might be her heart, and Xavier doesn't play fair.