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

Nico didn’t bother calling ahead for an appointment. His grandfather had sprung this whole crazy scheme on him unannounced; he considered it poetic justice to surprise him with the news of his engagement.


He marched into the reception area of his grandfather’s office, Rebecca clutching his arm nervously and staring with wide eyes at her surroundings. Nico kept his office and reception room fairly simple, all things considered. It wasn’t stark, but it was minimalist. 


Leopold Vann, on the other hand, apparently liked elegance. His reception room looked like a museum, with gold wallpaper, crown moldings, and heavy wood stands holding expensive knickknacks on either side of plush velvet settees. It wasn’t garish or gaudy, but the room fairly exuded wealth.  


“Hello, Eva,” Nico said, greeting his uncle’s receptionist pleasantly. “Is my grandfather available?”


Chapter 25: The Announcement