Strange Attraction (editing/rewriting)
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Olivia Adams, a gifted architect known for her impeccable attendance and enthusiasm for making every project exciting. She's supportive without being overbearing, living her life as if she's designing a masterpiece, and only taking risks when they benefit others. Her best friend, Gordon, urges her to reclaim the experiences her work has cost her. In his search for the "Mr. Mysterious" that Olivia yearns for, he finds a man who is caring yet ruthless and desirable yet enigmatic. This bachelor, coveted by all, seems perfect despite the impossibility of perfection. But where do his flawless, expensive looks fall short? What happens when he missteps at the wrong moment? And more intriguingly, is it still wrong when the lines between protest and desire blur?
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