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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 stood outside the Grand Hotel, the city lights reflecting off the towering glass windows.

Meeting Madeline Cross—the woman at the center of Adrian's biggest scandal—without telling him was probably a mistake.

Squaring her shoulders, she stepped inside.

The lobby was elegant, filled with the soft hum of conversation and the clinking of expensive glasses. A hostess directed her to the lounge, where a woman sat alone at a corner table, swirling a glass of red wine.

She looked effortlessly composed, her dark hair sleek, her crimson dress a perfect contrast to her porcelain skin.

When Olivia approached, Madeline smiled. "Right on time."

Olivia slid into the seat across from her, keeping her expression neutral. "You said you had answers."

Madeline leaned back, studying her. "You're bold. I like that."

Madeline chuckled. "No wonder Adrian is so drawn to you."

Olivia ignored the flutter in her chest and focused. "Tell me about the past. What really happened between you and Adrian?"

Madeline tapped her nails against the table, as if considering how much to reveal. Then, with a sigh, she set her glass down.

"Adrian and I were partners," she began. "Not just romantically, but in business. I helped him build his brand when he was just another talented musician trying to make it big."

Olivia frowned. "Then what changed?"

Madeline's lips curved into something between amusement and regret. "Success."

Olivia's heart pounded. "You betrayed him, didn't you?"

Madeline arched a brow. "That's the story he tells, isn't it?"

Because the way Madeline said it made her question everything.

Madeline leaned forward. "Let me ask you something, Olivia. Has Adrian ever told you the full story? Or just the version that makes him look like the victim?"

Because she realized something chilling.

She had never asked Adrian directly about his past.

She had only believed what the media had speculated—what Adrian had let her believe.

Madeline smirked, as if reading her thoughts. "Careful, darling. Adrian Hayes is very good at playing the wounded hero. But everyone has skeletons in their closet."

Olivia clenched her fists. "Why are you telling me this?"

Madeline's expression darkened. "Because I see history repeating itself. You're falling into the same trap I did."

But deep down, she wasn't sure she could.

Chapter 26: A Dangerous Meeting