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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 chaos.

Her phone was vibrating nonstop with notifications—texts from colleagues, emails from her editor, and social media exploding with speculation.

She groaned, burying her face in her pillow.

The second she pulled herself out of bed, her phone rang. She sighed and answered without checking the caller ID. "Hello?"

She squeezed her eyes shut. Of course.

"I sound sane," she corrected. "Unlike the man who thought fake dating was a great idea."

He chuckled. "Well, 'the man' is waiting for you downstairs."

She rushed to the window, and sure enough, Adrian's sleek black car was parked at the curb. He was leaning against it, sunglasses on, looking completely at ease while she was still standing in her pajamas.

She groaned. "What are you doing here?"

"We have a date," he said casually.

"We need to make this look real," he reminded her. "That means public outings. Pictures. Hand-holding." His voice dropped slightly. "Unless you're backing out?"

Not when a part of her was already too deep in this mess.

She exhaled sharply. "Give me twenty minutes."

When she finally slid into the passenger seat, Adrian smirked. "You clean up nice."

She rolled her eyes. "Where are we going?"

He pulled away from the curb. "A charity event. Cameras will be there. It's perfect."

Olivia adjusted her seatbelt, trying to ignore the warmth of his presence beside her. "You've really thought this through."

He shot her a sideways glance. "I take my performances seriously."

Because the problem wasn't that he was acting.

The problem was that she wasn't sure she was.

The event was already packed when they arrived—paparazzi stationed at the entrance, flashes going off as soon as Adrian stepped out of the car.

He walked around to her side, opening the door and offering his hand.

She hesitated only a second before taking it.

His fingers curled around hers, firm and warm, and the contact sent an unexpected shiver up her spine.

"Smile, Carter," he murmured as he led her onto the red carpet. "Make them believe it."

But as their fingers intertwined, their bodies leaning just slightly into each other, Olivia had a terrifying realization.

Chapter 20: Blurred Lines