LANDON’S POV The conference room is cold. The air-conditioning hums softly, and the scent of expensive coffee and perfume fills the air. I sit across from Michaela, my so-called "perfect match," as my PR team goes on about the ideal public image. The lights are dimmed, and a presentation glows on the smart board, displaying a slideshow of past PR-generated celebrity couples—names I never would have guessed were fake. Images flash by: actors and singers who were never actually together but sold millions of records and broke the internet with staged romances. Helen clicks through the slides. “As you can see, power pairings generate engagement, increase album sales, and boost overall visibility. Michaela and Landon, you two have the perfect story. It’s all about chemistry, mystery, and let

