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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 next morning, Olivia woke up to a storm of notifications on her phone.

BREAKING: Adrian Hayes' Secret Romance Revealed!

Who Is Olivia Carter? Everything We Know About the Mystery Woman in Adrian's Life.

Adrian Hayes Finally Off the Market? Fans React to the Explosive New Dating Rumors.

Her stomach twisted. This was a nightmare.

A knock at her hotel room door snapped her out of her panic. She opened it to find Adrian leaning against the frame, coffee in one hand, phone in the other. He looked maddeningly relaxed, as if the entire world hadn't just decided they were an item.

"Rise and shine, sweetheart," he said, handing her the coffee. "We've got work to do."

She snatched the cup from him, scowling. "Work? You mean more pretending?"

She groaned, stepping aside to let him in. "I still don't see why we're doing this."

Adrian sank onto the couch, stretching his long legs out. "Because if we don't, the media will keep digging. And trust me, you don't want them digging."

She frowned, uneasy. "Why do you care?"

He was silent for a moment, his expression unreadable. "Because I know what it's like when the press gets too close to something personal."

There was something almost vulnerable in his tone, but before she could press, he smirked. "Besides, you're a journalist. Think of it as an inside look at the media machine."

She folded her arms. "Right. And what exactly does 'playing along' entail?"

"Public outings. A few carefully staged moments." He took a sip of his coffee, then added casually, "Maybe even a kiss or two if necessary."

She nearly choked on her drink. "Excuse me?"

Adrian chuckled. "Relax, Carter. I won't make you fall for me that easily."

Her glare could have burned a hole through him. "Don't hold your breath."

He stood, brushing imaginary dust off his shirt. "We have a dinner reservation tonight. Paparazzi will be all over it. Wear something nice."

Before she could argue, he was already halfway out the door.

"See you at seven," he called over his shoulder.

The door shut behind him, leaving Olivia alone with her thoughts.

A small, treacherous part of her was starting to wonder what it would be like… if it wasn't fake.

Chapter 6: Playing the Part