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Olivia Carter is a sharp, no-nonsense journalist with one rule—never fall for the men she writes about. But when she’s assigned to cover a feature on Adrian Hayes, the world’s most charismatic and successful billionaire musician, her resolve is tested. She loves his music, but she despises the man behind it—too arrogant, too overrated, and too dangerously charming for his own good.
Adrian, used to adoration and headlines, is intrigued by the one woman who seems immune to his fame. When a fake dating rumor sparks a media frenzy, they’re forced to navigate the chaos together. But Olivia’s skepticism runs deep, fueled by a past betrayal that makes trusting Adrian impossible.
As she uncovers the truth about his past and he discovers a secret about hers, the lines between love and career blur. When Olivia is faced with a choice between the career she’s built and the man she never expected to love, she must decide—will she walk away from the biggest story of her life, or risk everything for a love that could be the realest thing she’s ever known?
A sizzling enemies-to-lovers billionaire romance filled with passion, secrets, and second chances, The Rich Musician is a love story that proves sometimes, the heart knows the truth before the mind is ready to believe it.

The Rich Musician

The moment they slipped out of the gala and into Adrian's car, Olivia yanked herself away from him, her eyes blazing with fury.

"What the hell was that?" she snapped.

Adrian leaned back against the leather seat, completely unfazed. "Damage control."

"Damage control?" she repeated, incredulous. "You just threw me into the middle of a media circus!"

He smirked, adjusting the cuff of his suit. "Trust me, sweetheart, it was better than the alternative."

Olivia glared. "And what exactly was the alternative?"

He turned to her, his expression suddenly unreadable. "A different kind of headline. The kind that would have had reporters digging into your life, not just mine."

She frowned. "I can handle myself."

He tilted his head, studying her. "Can you?"

She didn't like the way he said that—like he already knew something about her, something she hadn't told him.

Olivia exhaled sharply. "Fine. Let's say I go along with this ridiculous rumor. What happens now?"

Adrian's smirk returned. "Now? We make it look convincing."

Her stomach twisted. "Convincing how?"

She scoffed. "I'm not dating you."

"Good," he said easily. "Because I'm not dating you either."

Her frustration grew. "So why even bother pretending?"

Adrian's expression finally hardened, his playful demeanor dimming just slightly. "Because if the press is going to spin a story, I'd rather control the narrative."

Something about the way he said it made her pause.

There was more to this than just a simple rumor.

But before she could push further, his phone buzzed. He glanced at it, sighed, and then met her gaze with a resigned expression.

"Congratulations, Olivia," he said, tossing his phone onto the seat. "We're officially trending."

This wasn't just a misunderstanding anymore.

Chapter 5: The Aftermath of a Headline