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

Rebecca drew back slightly, her eyes widening. “Do you really mean that?” 


“Yes,” Nico said, deliberately infusing all of the earnestness and sincerity he could manage into his voice. “I mean every word of it.” 


“Nico, I...” Rebecca hesitated, searching his face with her eyes. “I want to believe you. It’s just... right now, with everything going on with Leopold, I can’t...” A tear of her own slipped down her cheek. “I can’t think about anything else right now. I’m so worried about him.”


“I get it,” Nico said softly. Her big heart was one of the reasons he loved her so much. “I understand.” He reached out to clasp her hand. “I’m just so glad you came.” 


Rebecca dug a tissue out of her gray purse and wiped her eyes. “I couldn’t stay away, not once Eva texted me to tell me what had happened.” 


Chapter 47: Relief