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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 evening wore on, the event buzzing with chatter, laughter, and the clinking of glasses. Adrian and Olivia played their roles flawlessly—posing for photos, exchanging teasing remarks, leaning in just enough to sell the illusion.

But the more they played the part, the more Olivia felt the lines blurring.

A slow melody began playing, and couples started drifting onto the dance floor.

Adrian turned to her, his eyes glinting under the dim lighting. "Dance with me."

Olivia hesitated. "Is that really necessary?"

Before she could argue, he was already guiding her toward the floor, his hand warm on the small of her back.

She swallowed hard as he pulled her close.

"Relax, Carter," he murmured. "It's just a dance."

But as his hand tightened around hers, their bodies moving in sync with the music, she wasn't so sure.

His scent—sandalwood and something distinctly him—wrapped around her, making it harder to focus.

She could feel his heartbeat against her own, steady and strong.

"You're quiet," he said, tilting his head to study her.

She met his gaze, trying to regain control. "I'm just… thinking."

She huffed a soft laugh, but it died the moment Adrian leaned in, his lips just inches from her ear.

"If this weren't fake…" his voice was low, almost hypnotic, "…would you still be in my arms right now?"

She hated that she didn't have an immediate answer.

"I don't play these games, Adrian," she whispered.

He pulled back just enough to meet her eyes, his expression unreadable. "Neither do I."

For a moment, the world around them faded—the cameras, the whispers, the reason they were even doing this in the first place.

But before she could react, a sharp voice cut through the moment.

Olivia turned toward the source, her stomach dropping.

A woman stood at the edge of the dance floor, arms crossed, watching them with an amused smirk.

She was stunning—tall, dark-haired, and exuding a confidence that made Olivia instantly wary.

"Madeline," he said, his voice colder than she'd ever heard.

The woman at the center of Adrian's biggest scandal.

And the woman who just might ruin everything.

Chapter 22: A Dance with Temptation