The Project

Ava Sinclair and Chris Kingston have never gotten along. In high school, Ava was the rich, ambitious girl who cared only about her grades, never bothering with boys or relationships. Meanwhile, Chris was the charming, arrogant player who didn't hesitate to break hearts-including Ava's. The humiliation he caused her still stings, and she's never forgiven him.

Now, in college, they're forced to work together on a high-stakes project that could make or break their academic futures. Both are determined to succeed-and neither wants to rely on the other. But as the project unfolds, old grudges give way to a surprising connection. Chris's flirtatious charm no longer fazes Ava, but she begins to see a side of him that's more than just arrogance. For Chris, Ava is the challenge he can't resist, and the more he tries to get close, the more he realizes there's more to her than the cold, untouchable image she projects.

As they navigate their uneasy partnership, Ava and Chris must confront their past-and their growing feelings for one another. Can they put aside their history and work together, or will old wounds and their undeniable attraction tear them apart?