Barizura
"I need a wife, Brielle. And you're the only woman I trust not to fall in love with me."
Brielle Simmons is the backbone of Thorne Global. As the executive assistant to the most powerful man in the city, she's mastered the art of anticipating Elias Thorne's every move before he even makes it. She handles his billion-dollar deals, his impossible temper, and his impeccable suits-all while keeping her own heart under lock and key.
Elias Thorne is a man of logic, power, and Black excellence personified. But when a ruthless board of directors threatens his position as CEO, he needs more than just a sharp assistant-he needs a partner to secure his legacy. The solution? A strategic marriage contract. Six months of public appearances, high-society galas, and a diamond ring in exchange for a payoff that would change Brielle's life forever.
The rules were clear: No feelings. No real intimacy. Just business.
But as the late nights in the corner office turn into whispered secrets and lingering touches, the contract begins to feel like a cage. Brielle knows the first rule of business is to never get emotional, but Elias is starting to look at her like she's the most important acquisition of his life.
In the game of power, the most dangerous clause is the one you never saw coming: Love.