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When NBA star LaMelo Ball finds himself at the center of a PR disaster-again-the internet is ready to cancel him for good. Cocky, untouchable, and reckless, his public image is in flames after a viral nightclub incident. Desperate to save face, his team comes up with a last-ditch solution: fake a wholesome engagement with someone America can't help but love. Enter Zoei Lawrence-content creator, fashion "it girl," and assistant to a high-powered WWE Docyor. Known for her no-nonsense attitude and effortless charm, Zoei is the perfect distraction. Except for one problem: she can't stand LaMelo. And the feeling is very mutual. Thrust into staged photo shoots, joint interviews, and a shared house that definitely wasn't part of the contract, Zoei and LaMelo are forced to keep up appearances. But as passive-aggressive digs turn into heated glances and fake kisses start to feel dangerously real, lines blur and secrets unravel. Because in the world of fame and fantasy, pretending can get messy. And the thing about hate? Sometimes it sounds a lot like foreplay.