Elena abruptly became her CEO Matthew’s fiancée, when his ex-wife appeared, demanding a reconciliation. And he—unable and unwilling to offer a blunt refusal. He simply pulled Elena into his arms. "Meet my fiancée." And so, the charade began.

Elena was a top-tier assistant; naturally, she became his perfect partner— Both in the boardroom and on the social circuit. She thought it was just a side gig, never imagining she’d find herself aching from his ex-wife’s constant intrusions.

He would pin her against the office wall, kissing her until the world blurred. She reminded herself over and over, yet she couldn't stop her own fall.

She had truly fallen in love with him. Until she discovered the truth— His inability to let go of his ex wasn’t about love. It was a debt of guilt he could never escape. In that moment, she saw clearly. She left.

Matthew finally learned what it felt like for a heart to break. The game he had started with his own hands... the price was her. And this time—he had to win her back.