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Last published Sun, Oct 2, 2022
Olivia McMillian has only ever wanted one thing in her life: Stability. As an Accountant, she was happy doing the same repetitive tasks day after day to ensure life was predictable.
However, as the property management company she works for begins to spill over into unfamiliar territory, Olivia must determine if protecting the stability in her life, her heart, and her morality really were her priorities.
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Matthew Rossi didn't want to inherit Aria Property Group or his family's illegitimate side business once his parents passed. Every day was a headache and the side business was beginning to bleed into his professional corporate life.
When things take a turn at Aria, Matthew needs to let his secret known to his accountant and have her accept her new responsibilities, willingly or not.
As rivals stop at nothing to tear down the Rossi empire, Olivia and Matthew find themselves getting unexpectedly close.
Will they both have to sacrifice the lives they know to get out of it all alive?
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