The Scandalous Step Siblings: First Enemies, Then Lovers
“Anya, you’re walking into a deal brokered by your secret crush to write about the man you publicly hate, all while chasing a legacy tied to your family’s deepest pain. That’s not a story, that’s a tragedy waiting to happen.”
“It’s going to be a success story,” I corrected her, my voice steeling with professional resolve.
I looked back down at the news alert about Kai’s broken hand. The spoiled star, wounded, silent, and vulnerable. The perfect subject for a comeback narrative.
This contract wasn’t just a job. It was a chance for vindication, money, and maybe, just maybe, the validation of a crush. I had three distinct, desperate agendas that had just perfectly aligned:
The Crush: Get closer