The most feared man in the United States who doesn't take no for an answer. Some people call him the walking Devil, a very powerful one at that. He's a multi-billionaire and the CEO of West Enterprises. Not to mention he's the number one bachelor in California, his Godly looks makes girls fall to their feet at the sound of his voice but... Christopher doesn't believe love exists nor does he want to settle down anytime soon he believes all women want him for one thing... His money. Meet Ava Sanders, a beautiful, independent, hot-headed, wealthy young socialite who has it all and doesn't need a man for materialistic reasons. She needs someone who will genuinely love her for who she is as a person, not for her fame and wealth. Ava had a rough past with guys but nonetheless she is one of California's top fashion models in the industry. She models for Victoria's Secret, Giuseppe Zanotti, Balmain, walks on runways and the list goes on. But don't dare think that these two don't have issues behind their facades. When the two worlds collide will it be by fate? Join them on this beautifully scarred journey.

~ Nirah Avani Grey She's a skilled assassin who works under the name Ava. She is on the hunt for the person who murdered her parents. She gets a call from Black Blade, an assassin company offering her a massive sum of money to locate and kill a mystery target. But good always has to come with bad for her... she has to work with the man she hates. ~ Lucien Aresius Valentino He's also an assassin and he's known for being cold and ruthless. He works under the name Ares. What happens when Nirah finds out everything that's happening in her life is connected, and Lucien is in the middle of it? ♤ ♡ ◇ ♧ • COMPLETED • EDITED/in editing July 2025: so sadly some of your... lovely... comments will be deleted but I'll try to keep as many original paragraphs as possible 🤍 (book will remain published through editing so it won't effect current readers) Please read the info + warnings at the beginning of the book <3

Academic Rivals to Lovers in a Boarding School ..... "You wanna know the really dumb meaning behind my name?" He muses and I walk ahead of him. "Nope." "Basically, it means the transporter of goods by cart or wagon, it's from an old french word I believe. You wanna know yours?" "You looked up mine?" I question, hiding the small smile on my face, because I'm mad at him or whatever. For... I don't know why but I'm mad at him because I am. Carter catches up to me, grinning to himself. "Emilia means rivals, it's derived from the root of some latin word. Isn't that strange?" That's just a coincidence, he's probably lying anyway. "Yeah, real peculiar." I reply. ..... #2 - onebedtrope 16/06/22 #1 - mila 16/06/22