They were the perfect pair on screen-two celebrities whose chemistry captivated millions. Fans adored their every move, convinced their romance was real. For Serena Alcaraz, it was. Every stolen glance, every staged kiss, every whispered line blurred the lines between fiction and reality. She fell, hard, expecting Damien Hawke to catch her.
But he didn't.
When the cameras stopped rolling, he admitted the truth. His heart belonged to someone else-a model far from the spotlight, a woman she could never be. The revelation shattered her, leaving her drowning in heartbreak.
As the illusion crumbled, some did their friendship. Left to piece together her broken heart under the relentless glare of fame, she wrestled with the betrayal, the lies, and the harsh truth-that she was only ever playing a role in his life.
This is a story of unrequited love in the unforgiving world of stardom, where heartbreak is magnified, and the wounds run deep. Will she find the strength to rise from the ashes of their broken bond, or will the pain consume her entirely?
Down-on-her-luck Aubrey gets the job offer of a lifetime, with one catch: her ex-husband is her new boss.
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Aubrey Whitlock's life is turned upside down after her divorce, leaving her an unemployed, broke, and single 29-year-old. A chance meeting with her ex throws her for a loop again when he makes her an offer: come work with him as his assistant. Now a self-made billionaire, Bryce Roberts is just as infuriating-and good-looking-as he was the first time around.
Their marriage was disastrous, but their chemistry is stronger than ever.
Will they ever mend their relationship, or will it be nothing more than a heated game of seduction? And what will happen when Bryce discovers the secrets Aubrey has been keeping from him after all this time?