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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 walked into her office at Pulse Magazine feeling the weight of too many eyes on her.

Her coworkers weren't even trying to be subtle. Some whispered behind their coffee cups, while others openly stared at her like she was the most interesting thing to happen in weeks.

She barely made it to her desk before Liam appeared, arms crossed.

"You've got a lot of explaining to do," he said, sliding a tabloid onto her desk.

"Adrian Hayes' Secret Girlfriend Speaks! Exclusive Details About Their Romance."

She pinched the bridge of her nose. "This is insane."

"You think?" Liam huffed. "Olivia, you're a journalist, not a celebrity. How did this even happen?"

She hesitated. How was she supposed to explain that she was caught up in a fake dating scheme with one of the most famous musicians in the world?

Liam sighed, softening slightly. "Look, I don't need the details, but the boss does. You have a meeting in fifteen minutes."

Fifteen minutes later, she found herself sitting across from Pulse's editor-in-chief, a woman known for her cutthroat approach to journalism.

"I have to admit, Olivia," the editor said, tapping her manicured nails on the desk. "I wasn't expecting you to become the story."

Olivia sat straighter. "It's a misunderstanding—"

"Perhaps," the editor cut in, "but it's a profitable one."

The editor leaned forward. "We want you to write an exclusive. A personal account of your relationship with Adrian Hayes."

"A behind-the-scenes look at one of the most famous men in music," the editor continued. "From the perspective of the woman he's supposedly in love with. It'll be our biggest feature of the year."

This was her dream opportunity. A major cover story. A career-making moment.

Her relationship with Adrian wasn't real.

And writing this article meant lying to the world.

She swallowed. "I need to think about it."

The editor smiled. "You have until the end of the week."

As Olivia left the office, her head swirled.

This wasn't just about her career anymore.

This was about Adrian—about the secret they were keeping.

And she had no idea how long they could keep pretending before everything came crashing down.

Chapter 10: Lines Begin to Blur