Hurt Me Once, Shame On You
Katrina Jones is determined to rebuild her life on her own terms after losing both parents in a tragic accident years back. Being practical, independent, and fiercely focused on stability, she applies for a position at the prestigious Whitmore Global, in hopes it will finally give her the financial security she desperately needs and that her writing hasn't given her.
But nothing prepares her for the man behind the desk.
From the moment Kate walks into billionaire CEO Eric Whitmore's office, an intense and undeniable spark ignites between them. One that neither logic nor professionalism can explain. A shocking moment of weakness leads to a kiss that changes everything, forcing Eric to reject her for the job despite knowing she is qualified. When he later offers to “take care of her” instead, Kate is left humiliated and furious, determined to stay far away from the arrogant man who clearly sees her as nothing more than a temptation.
Yet fate has other plans for them.
Thrown together repeatedly, Kate and Eric find it impossible to ignore the powerful connection between them. As resentment slowly gives way to attraction, late night conversations and stolen moments draw them closer until kate reluctantly agrees to give him a chance.
But loving a man like Eric comes at a price.
Secrets, jealousy, and dangerous business rivalries threaten to tear them apart, creating a betrayal that destroys the trust between them. When Kate is framed in a compromising scandal orchestrated by someone close to Eric, he is forced to choose between believing the woman he loves or the evidence placed before him.
Heartbroken and abandoned, Kate walks away.
Now, Eric must confront his own mistakes and fight to win back the one woman who has ever truly challenged his control before losing her forever.