A ruthless CEO. A struggling student. A contract that was never supposed to mean anything more. But what happens when lines blur and emotions get in the way? Will they walk away unscathed, or will they end up breaking the very rules they swore to follow? ____________________________________________________________________ Jean-Martin Ferrer has spent his life building an empire. His ruthless efficiency has earned him both admiration and fear. With no patience for distractions-especially love-he sees relationships as nothing more than liabilities. But when his grandfather's will drops an ultimatum-marry or lose everything-Jean-Martin suddenly finds himself cornered by the very thing he's always avoided. Natalie Francisco is barely holding it together. By day, she's a student. By night, she juggles multiple part-time jobs-barista, tutor, waitress-anything to keep the lights on and food on the table. But no matter how hard she works, it's never enough. The debt left by her late mother's illness continues to bury her like quicksand she can't crawl out of. Every missed payment is like a ticking bomb. And when the threats start targeting her family, Natalie knows she's run out of time. Desperation leads her to the last thing she ever thought she'd consider. Becoming an escort. One night. One client. That's all it's supposed to be. But when the door opens, it's not a stranger waiting-it's Jean-Martin Ferrer. The man she never expected to see again.

Ava Rose, a hardworking Creative Consultant who shuns the limelight, escapes to Hawaii for a quiet vacation. But her plans are upended when she encounters Jungkook, a world-famous K-pop superstar seeking solace after his military service. Despite Ava's aversion to attention and the vast chasm between their lives, an undeniable connection sparks. Amidst the stunning Hawaiian backdrop, they must navigate their unexpected feelings and the challenges of fame. Can love find a way, or is their romance destined to be just beyond reach? Start Date - 05.20.2024 Date Completed - 08.20.2024