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He was never supposed to be real.
She was never supposed to fall.
Damian Ashcroft is the world's most disciplined tennis star-ice-cold, flawless, and untouchable. Evelyn Monroe is an international pop sensation-bold, powerful, and adored by millions. When their teams arrange a six-month fake relationship to control public narratives, it's meant to be simple and strategic.
There's only one rule: exclusivity.
Damian agrees but hesitates. He's known to be a playboy. That's what this scandal is about. People think he won't be able to do it. Can't stay true to his girlfriend. But as public appearances turn into private moments, Evelyn finds herself falling for a man who was never meant to matter. When a misunderstanding convinces her he betrayed her trust, she walks away-choosing pride over explanations.
As Damian realizes he has loved her all along, Evelyn refuses to return, not because she doesn't feel the same, but because she can't trust someone who didn't fight for her when it mattered. With the world watching, Damian must finally choose vulnerability over silence and prove that the deepest wounds aren't always caused by betrayal-but by what's left unsaid.
A story of fake love turning real, broken trust, quiet devotion, and a love that waits.
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