Alyssa Sterling grew up in the shadows of the glittering world of diamonds and immense wealth, a constant reminder of the Chairman's past scandal. But when a sudden, tragic accident leaves her father dead, the global Sterling Jewelry Group is thrown into a brutal power vacuum. Expecting to be cast out by her stepmother Victoria and her malicious half-siblings, Alyssa is delivered a shocking hand: her father’s ironclad will names her the sole heiress. To officially claim the chairwoman’s seat and secure the controlling shares, Alyssa must fulfill one final, absurd directive: she must be legally married within four months. With her stepmother already plotting a strategic alliance to strip her of her birthright, Alyssa realized she can't trust the sharks of high society. She doesn't need a billionaire tycoon; she needs an ally who won't betray her for a piece of the company. Austin is a grounded, confident contractor from her high school days. Austin is entirely detached from the ruthless elite—and entirely safe. When a chance encounter brings him back into her life, Alyssa sees the perfect solution to her legal trap. A transactional arrangement. A fake marriage to secure her position and to protect herself.
