Cassandra Vance is the sharpest negotiator in the game—self-made, unshakable, and always two steps ahead. Julian Thorne is her opposite: old money, ruthless, and dangerously charismatic. When they’re forced to collaborate on a billion-dollar merger, their rivalry ignites into something far more volatile. They strike a deal: no emotions, just heat. But every touch chips away at the walls they’ve spent years building.

Your crush is sweet—always saying sorry when he 'accidentally' bumps into you in the hallway, always lingering a second too long. You think it's just nerves. But you don't know about the basement. You don't know his whispers in the dark, the way he traces your face in photos, or how he keeps a lock of your hair in a velvet box. Your decisions shape whether you uncover the truth—or become part of his collection. (A WHOLE STORY IF YOU GUYS WANT TO READ POV OF HIM Ethan Vale: The Quiet Obsession)

Ariel Young, a determined aspiring executive, lands her dream job as the assistant to Ivan Lewis Adams, New York's most eligible and notoriously difficult CEO. But as she navigates his eccentric demands and ice-cold demeanor, she finds herself entangled in a web of unexpected attractions, corporate intrigue, and a boss who might not be as clueless as he seems. Can she climb the corporate ladder without falling head over heels?