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

“Whew,” Nico said as soon as they were safely back in his office. “I hadn’t expected an interrogation.” He flopped down on his office couch with a sigh. 


“He was just looking out for your best interests,” Rebecca said, more bothered than she wanted to let on, dropping into the scoop chair across from him. “It’s clear he was worried I was a gold digger. When you think about it, that’s what I am.” 


“You are *not* a gold digger,” Nico exclaimed, sitting up indignantly. “For one thing, this whole marriage was my idea, not yours. For another, you thought the settlement amount listed in the prenup was too much. That’s hardly the behavior of someone who’s marrying me for my money.”


“Except that I *am* marrying you for your money,” Rebecca said, her eyes troubled. 


Chapter 27: Breaking the News