How could you truly know if a love would last or be meaningful if it started with money? To talk to her, he paid. To have her time, he paid. To gain her care, he paid. She needed only money, not his love. But could it be possible for her to genuinely love him beyond that-if money was the only thing that could "save" her? Could he surpass the value of fortune in her eyes? Would she allow him to redefine what wealth truly means for her? Could their love for each other make fortune mean... nothing?

This story dives into the life of Zeriah Skye Mercello, a smart, strong, and hardworking student who had to transfer to Solara Institution. Because of past mistakes that led her to move to Solara, she became even more restless and eager to prove herself once again. Along her journey, she met Theo Jackson Alvares, who became her sunshine and her home amid the noise of expectations.

The two were close-close in physical proximity. They lived under the same roof, sharing the same kitchen, living room, and furniture. They also attended the same college. However, they proved that despite their physical proximity-or should I say forced proximity-two hearts cannot truly be close if only one beats for the other.