Nico Vann is poised to become the next CEO of Vannevar Software, until his grandfather gives him an ultimatum - get married or lose his place in the company. Nico has sworn to never marry or have children, thanks to his own parents' tumultuous marriage and messy divorce, but his grandfather has other plans for him.

Rebecca Owens is unemployed and on the verge of bankruptcy, thanks to an ex-boyfriend who ran up debts in her name and then disappeared. She lands a temporary job at Vannevar Software and unexpectedly kindles a friendship with her temporary boss, Nico Vann. When he abruptly proposes marriage, she accepts--but both of them see it as nothing more than a business transaction, despite their mutual attraction and growing regard. Will the trauma of their pasts destroy their pretend marriage and their burgeoning relationship?

The Billionaire's Pretend Marriage is created by Gianna Fargo, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author. 

The Billionaire's Pretend Marriage

“Hi,” Rebecca said, sliding onto the bench of the picnic table where Nico was sitting, a fat manila folder in his hands.


“Hey,” he returned, beaming at her with that smile that always turned her insides to jelly. “Thanks for meeting me.” 


“Likewise,” she said, removing a notepad and pen from her bag and laying them on the table in front of her. She glanced around the secluded area in Santa Clara Central Park appreciatively. Despite the fact that it was a beautiful Saturday, it was still early enough that they had relative privacy. “What made you pick this place?”


He shrugged. “I thought about my office again, but then I figured that neutral territory was a better idea. I used to come here and take walks to clear my head when I was in college.” 


“It’s beautiful.” Her gaze wandered from the fountain in the middle of the nearby pond to the thick folder sitting front of him. “Is that what I think it is?” 


Chapter 21: The Discussion