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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

Olivia's hands trembled as she picked up her glass, pretending to take a sip of water while her heart pounded like a drum inside her chest.

Not a generic love song. Not a crowd-pleasing performance.

And she wasn't sure she could handle it.

When he returned to the table, the applause was still fading, but Olivia could barely hear it over the rushing in her ears.

He slid into his seat, watching her carefully. "You okay?"

She forced a tight smile. "Nice performance."

Adrian smirked, but there was something softer in his expression. "That's all you have to say?"

"What do you want me to say?" she shot back. "That I'm flattered? That I…" She stopped herself before the words could escape.

Adrian leaned in, his voice quiet but firm. "That you felt something."

And that was exactly why she had to get out of there.

Olivia pushed her chair back abruptly. "I have to go."

Adrian's smirk disappeared. "Olivia—"

"I can't do this." She grabbed her coat, shaking her head. "Whatever this is, it's not part of the plan."

His jaw tightened. "And what exactly is your plan?"

"To do my job." The lie tasted bitter on her tongue. "To write the article, finish the assignment, and move on."

Adrian stood too, his presence overwhelming. "Is that really what you want?"

She hesitated—just for a second.

Something in his expression changed, like he was finally understanding what she had been trying so hard to deny.

But instead of pushing, he stepped back.

"Fine," he said, voice cool. "Run, then."

Olivia's stomach twisted, but she forced herself to turn around and walk away.

She wasn't sure she'd ever be able to leave.

Chapter 16: Running from the Truth