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She's down to her last hundred dollars. He's a billionaire CEO with a dark secret. And their contract has one strict rule: No falling in love.
Samantha "Sam" Loving has spent her life fighting. Abandoned at two and raised in NYC foster care, she learned early that guarding her heart was the only way to survive. Highly intelligent, she earned a near-full ride to NYU. But graduating with heavy student loans meant life remained a battle. Romance has always been an afterthought, as she has spent all her energy focusing on survival and building a stable career. When she's abruptly laid off by her toxic boss, her roommate Lia threatens eviction. With just $100 left, Sam's fierce independence is pushed to the brink. Desperate, she answers a 24/7 live-in executive assistant listing for a massive NYC advertising firm. The incredible salary catches her eye, and she hits apply.
Enter Hunter Dickson: a brilliant, filthy-rich, and incredibly handsome CEO prodigy who maintains rigid emotional walls. Following the sudden loss of his parents, he stepped into the role of CEO at Dickson Advertising at just twenty-nine. While industry rivals expected him to fail, Hunter defied them all, transforming the firm into a multi-billion-dollar global juggernaut. He has no time for love, only a control streak that extends far beyond the boardroom.
During the final interview, Hunter presents her with a contract that lays out her role as a top-tier admin, as well as his very personal assistant. It is an unconventional, highly intimate arrangement she wasn't prepared for. Hunter expects an assistant he can easily command, but Sam's sharp wit and fiery attitude challenge his authority at every turn. Yet, beneath her defensive walls, Sam discovers an intoxicating desire to surrender control. As the lines between duty and desire blur, the strict rule of their contract is put to the ultimate test: no falling in love.