Liam Blackwood was more than just the CEO of a billion-dollar tech empire-he was cold, ruthless, and emotionally untouchable. With piercing gray eyes and a smirk that could melt hearts, he ruled both the boardroom and the social scene, never staying with anyone long enough to feel more than fleeting desire. Love? A weakness he refused to entertain.
Aria Sullivan was the complete opposite. A struggling freelance photographer with a passion for capturing beauty in the mundane, she barely scraped enough to pay rent in her tiny Brooklyn apartment. Life had been unkind, leaving her guarded, yet her heart remained stubbornly hopeful.
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The Twist:
When Aria accidentally spills coffee on Liam during a chaotic morning rush, she expects nothing more than an icy glare. Instead, she gets an unexpected job offer-to be his personal photographer for a high-profile project. The catch? They have to pretend to be a couple to secure a business deal that could make or break Liam's empire.
As their worlds collide, fake smiles and staged moments blur into something dangerously real. Liam finds himself drawn to Aria's warmth, her fierce independence, and the way she sees beauty where he sees flaws. Aria, in turn, discovers that beneath Liam's cold exterior lies a man haunted by past scars, craving connection more than he'd ever admit.
But love isn't simple. Secrets unravel, past wounds resurface, and the line between pretense and reality fades. Will they risk it all for a chance at something real, or will fear and pride tear them apart?
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He'd never met someone with such a bubbly personality. Not to mention the wildness and odd phrases she'd say every five minutes. He hates it. He hates how he can't stay away from it. He hates what she does to him; it's not like him to chase after some girl. She gets under his skin like no other.
She'd never met someone with such a bad attitude. He's ill-mannered and menacing. The glare never seems to leave his face. Considering it all, she can't help but feel the attraction toward him. Dangerous attraction toward a seemingly dangerous man. Maybe it's the tattoos on his arm that gets her attention. Or maybe it's because she can tell there's hope for good under his rough exterior. And she's about to find that, whether he likes it or not.
It's no secret that the two of them are complete and total opposites.
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"You like being called Sugar, don't you?" I tease, placing my toothbrush back after finishing.
He does the same and gives me a side-eyed scowl.
He grips my chin harshly and kisses me. My body temperature raises a good ten degrees and my right leg goes all wiggly. He pulls away.
"You like it when I kiss you, don't you?" He teases the same way I did to him and I'm left blubbering.
"I think both of our questions are rhetorical," I lower my voice up at him. His lip curls up into a smirk.
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*Warning*
This story contains mature themes (language, scenes, etc.)