Ethan Calder, a young and wealthy CEO of Calder Innovations, has everything the world tells him he should want-money, power, fame-but nothing that truly makes him happy. Maya Lopez, a hardworking girl from a struggling family, spends her days juggling jobs to make ends meet, all while dreaming of a better life for her parents and herself. Fate brings these two worlds together when Maya unexpectedly lands a job at Calder Innovations, leading to a chance meeting with Ethan that will change both their lives.
As they grow closer, Maya shows Ethan a world beyond his wealth, one where success isn't measured in dollars but in personal connections and authenticity. In return, Ethan offers Maya the chance to build a future bigger than she ever imagined. In each other, they find the missing pieces of their lives-proving that true wealth isn't always about money, but about love, purpose, and the courage to pursue your dreams.
Diana is an 18 year old girl about to start her senior year until she bumps into a woman at the bookstore who has quite the personality. The woman takes the book Diana had her eye on.
Diana's senior year soon becomes one she would have never expected when the book thief and her meet again.
This is not edited so it might be a little messy and it is not a slow burn!!!
Story includes:
-Smut
-PTSD
-mention of abuse
^Do not read if you are disturbed with these!!