Rita Daniels never imagined her quiet world would collide with the life of Richard Hooked—a cold, powerful billionaire with secrets buried beneath his tailored suits and unreadable eyes. When a contract forces them into a marriage neither of them chose, Rita finds herself thrust into a world of wealth, deception, and dangerous power games.But things aren’t as simple as they seem.Behind Richard’s icy walls is a man haunted by past betrayals—and in Rita’s soft strength lies a boldness he never expected. As sparks fly and secrets unravel, their pretend marriage begins to feel dangerously real.But love in Richard’s world comes at a cost.And Rita must decide: will she protect her heart—or risk everything for a man she may never truly know?