Victoria Hamilton and Marcus Crowley are locked in a fierce corporate rivalry, each determined to outwit and outmaneuver the other at every turn. When they first meet at a high-profile business event, sparks fly-but neither is interested in backing down. As they clash over high-stakes deals, their mutual disdain grows, only to be complicated by an undeniable chemistry that neither can ignore.
As the weeks pass, their rivalry intensifies, pushing them into situations where they must work together. Forced proximity fuels their tension, and what started as professional animosity soon becomes a dangerous game of emotions. Flirting, teasing, and heated arguments lead to moments of unexpected intimacy, but both Victoria and Marcus refuse to admit the true nature of their feelings.
When a secret from Marcus's past is revealed, Victoria begins to question whether he's the ruthless businessman she once thought him to be. But just as their connection deepens, their professional and personal worlds collide, threatening everything they've started to build. Betrayals, misunderstandings, and passionate confrontations push them to their limits as they navigate the fine line between love and hate.
As they test the boundaries of their attraction, the lines between competition and desire blur, leaving them wondering: who will break first in this dangerous game of love, power, and pride?