A Rich Secret
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Last published Thu, May 29, 2025
Breana Scotts, the quintessential New York ''It Girl,'' is used to getting what she wants. From designer shoes to flawless selfies, everything about her screams confidence-and maybe a touch of arrogance. With loving parents and a life most would envy, Breana has it all-except for him. The one person who refuses to give her the time of day.
When She decides to take a gap year instead of following the path her parents have laid out for her, they're less than thrilled. to teach her some ''charecter'' they sip her off to her grandpa's ranch in Texas-far from the city, her friends, and everything she knows .But nothing can prepare her for Kade Reid Hendricson, the stonic ranch worker who dosent seem to care about anything-least of all her.
Kade is everything Breana is not. He's quiet, brooding, and never smiles. While Breana is used to attention, Kade seems almost immune to her charm, which only makes her more intrigued. What could possibly lie beneath his cold exterior? She's determines to find out...but Kade has his reasons for keeping her at a distance.
He's not unimpressed-he's angry. With a past tied to loss, betrayal, and unanswered questions involving Breana's family, Kade has every reason to keep his guard up. He sees her as a symbol of everything he lost.
''I'm not buying the act, Breana''
But Breana is far more than a spoiled city girl Kade imagines. She has her own battles, her own vulnerabilities, and a heart that's not a guarded as it seems. As tensions rise and secrets come to light, they'll both have to question their assumptions-because what they think they know about each other is only the beginning. Sometimes, the person you least expect may be the one who forces you to face everything you've been running from.
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