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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 grip tightened around Adrian's hand as she took in the woman standing before them.

The name alone was enough to send a chill down her spine.

She had done her research on Adrian's past, on the betrayal that had once turned the media against him. Madeline had been at the center of it all—a woman he had once trusted, only to be stabbed in the back.

And now she was here, looking amused as her gaze flickered between them.

Adrian's posture was rigid, his jaw locked. "What are you doing here, Madeline?"

She smiled, the picture of effortless confidence. "It's a charity event, darling. Did you think you were the only one invited?"

Olivia felt Adrian's fingers twitch against hers. A silent warning.

But Olivia wasn't the kind to step aside.

Especially not when she sensed danger.

Madeline's gaze shifted to Olivia, sharp and assessing. "And you must be Olivia Carter. The journalist who somehow found herself tangled up with Adrian Hayes."

Olivia lifted her chin, refusing to be intimidated. "That's right."

Madeline hummed, tilting her head. "I have to admit, I'm impressed. You've done a good job convincing people this little romance is real."

Adrian's voice was like steel. "Careful, Madeline."

She ignored him, eyes locked on Olivia. "Tell me, dear. Do you actually know the man you're pretending to love?"

The question sent a jolt through Olivia's chest.

Because it was the same question she had been asking herself.

Or had she only seen the version of him he wanted her to see?

She forced a smile. "I know enough."

Madeline's lips curled. "We'll see about that."

Then, with a final glance at Adrian, she turned and disappeared into the crowd.

The second she was gone, Adrian exhaled sharply, running a hand through his hair.

Olivia stepped closer. "Adrian…"

She frowned. "What is she talking about?"

Adrian turned to her, his blue eyes stormy with something unreadable. "It doesn't matter."

Madeline's presence wasn't a coincidence.

And Olivia had the sinking feeling that whatever secret Adrian was hiding…

Chapter 23: Ghosts of the Past