Y/N L/N was supposed to be the quiet prodigy. Discovered on dusty American pitches and thrust into the roaring cauldron of Borussia Dortmund's Yellow Wall, he was the humble, unassuming striker destined for greatness. His first Bundesliga goal cemented his legend, an 86th-minute strike that made the world scream his name.
But with fame comes temptation, and with success, a dangerous whisper in his ear. Guided by a slick agent, Y/N begins to trade his cleats for tailored suits, his team-first mentality for personal glory, and the quiet kid for the arrogant superstar. The weight of expectation, the flashing cameras, and the relentless pursuit of more begin to warp him.
He rises meteorically, scoring impossible goals, racking up endorsements, and living a life of unimaginable luxury. Yet, the higher he climbs, the further he falls from the values that once defined him. His teammates notice, the coach grows frustrated, and the media, which once adored him, waits for the inevitable stumble.
When he finally crosses paths with global pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo, their connection is undeniable-a whirlwind romance born in the dazzling, superficial world they both inhabit. But as Y/N's ego becomes uncontrollable, threatening his career and alienating everyone who cares about him, he begins to push Olivia away, leading to a public breakup that rocks both their worlds.
Stripped bare, a "free agent" in more ways than one, Y/N must confront the man he's become. Can a fallen star find humility again, apologize for his mistakes, and reclaim the heart-and the game-he nearly destroyed? Or is some damage too deep to ever heal?
"I wish she would just disappear."
When Keith says those words, he has no idea how close he is to getting his wish.
For years, Ella has loved Keith from afar. A fated contract marriage is her one chance at a happily ever after, and she'll do anything to be seen by the man she adores. But her devotion isn't enough to break through his guarded heart.
Shattered, Ella rebuilds her life from the ashes, determined to never need another man again.
But years later, Keith storms back into her life, ready to avenge a past he doesn't understand. He's already lost her once. Will he make the same mistake twice and lose his only chance at true love forever?
A slow-burn, second-chance romance where a billionaire CEO must earn back the wife he so carelessly threw away.