LOGINOne crew night. One mistake. And suddenly, Raelynn Brooks is at the center of a scandal that’s trending worldwide. A mysterious billionaire, a viral rumor, and a life she barely recognizes, her world has flipped upside down overnight.Thrown into a game of power, secrets, and desire, she must navigate a ruthless man who controls everything…including her future. Every glance, every word, and every move could ruin her, yet something about him keeps pulling her in.Can Raelynn survive the fallout, untangle the lies, and resist the billionaire who dominates both her career and her heart? Or will the scandal and the man destroy her?
View MoreRAELYNNIt had only been three days since I started working for Lucio, but I was already convinced he was out to get me.“Rae! You’re going to be late for work if you keep snuggling your sheets!” Claire’s voice floated in my dream.“Oh my god!” I shrieked, flinging back the covers and scrambling to check the time.7:30 a.m. Less than thirty minutes to get dressed, grab my things, and somehow catch a bus.I rushed to the bathroom, took the fastest shower of my life and brushed my teeth like my life depended on it. Stepping out, I slipped into a cream-colored, tailor fitted gown. It was cinched at the waist and smooth over my hips, the hem resting just above my knees. I ran a comb through my hair, letting the soft waves fall freely around my face. A quick swipe of makeup, heels on, bag in hand, I dashed toward the door.“No breakfast this morning?” Claire’s voice made me freeze. She was plating a sandwich at the counter.“Nope. I have less than five minutes to get to work.” I said, peck
RAELYNN I woke earlier than I wanted, my stomach twisting the second my eyes fluttered open. Today was the day I’d step into Lucio Ashford’s world, fully aware that every step might make me a headline or worse, a punchline. I stared at the ceiling for a long moment, wishing I could vanish back under the warm cocoon of my blankets. But I couldn’t. Bills waited. Mom’s prescriptions waited. And somehow, I was stuck between fear and determination. I dressed slowly, choosing a crisp white blouse tucked into a navy pencil skirt. Not flashy. I didn’t want to look like I was begging for attention. I wanted to look professional, invisible, but capable. I pulled my hair into a neat ponytail and lingered a second too long in the mirror. You can do this, Rae. It’s just a job. But the thought of seeing him again, the man who had turned my life into a headline, made my chest tighten. The city was alive with its usual chaos, but I felt invisible. People hurried past me, coffee in hand, earbuds
RAELYNN I didn’t stop walking until my legs burned. I didn’t bother looking back. Not once. Not even when the elevator doors closed, not when I passed through the marble lobby of Ashford Companies, not even when I stepped outside and felt the chilly breeze hit my face. I kept walking because I knew if I wasted any more minutes I would break down on the busy road of Downtown LA. By the time I reached the bus station, my hands were trembling so badly I had to shove them deep into the pockets of my jacket just to keep them steady. Around me, people moved with purpose, students waiting to catch their rides, office workers drinking their coffees while scrolling through their phones. The noise of chattering voices and distant announcements filled my ears, but I barely noticed. All I could feel was the emptiness in my stomach, the way my heart hammered like I had so much to say but had forced myself to keep it buried deep within my heart, and the strange, sinking weight that my wo
LUCIO ASHFORD “I need you to stop this news from spreading any further,” I said, keeping my voice steady as I stared at the trending headlines on my tablet. “My team’s tried everything, sir, but the rumors aren’t slowing down,” my PA Cal replied, fingers flying across his tablet. “Any calls from Sophie yet?” I asked, my chest tightening at the thought. “None, sir. But Mr Elliot has been trying to reach you.” “I know,” I said, waving him off. “That’s all for now.” He left quietly, leaving me alone with my thoughts. My phone rang again, probably for the twentieth time today. I swiped to answer. “Come on, bro, you can’t ignore me forever,” Eli’s voice said from the other end. “I can, and that’s exactly what I’ve been doing,” I replied, exhaustion weighing on every word. “I can’t blame myself for pushing you that night,” Eli continued, almost too casually. “I mean, you liked her first, I just nudged you along and It’s not like what you and Sophie have is serious,” “












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