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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

She grabbed her coat, her heart pounding as she rushed out the door.

The city lights blurred past as she hailed a cab, barely registering the driver's words as she gave Adrian's address.

This was reckless. Maybe even stupid.

To hear the truth from him, not the media.

The ride felt endless, her pulse racing faster with every passing block.

When the cab finally pulled up to Adrian's penthouse, she barely waited for it to stop before she stepped out.

Her hands shook as she rang the buzzer.

"Who is it?" His voice, cool and unreadable, crackled through the intercom.

A beat of silence. Then the door unlocked.

Taking a deep breath, she stepped inside and made her way up to his apartment.

When the door swung open, Adrian stood there, leaning against the frame.

His expression was unreadable. But his eyes—those piercing blue eyes—held something she couldn't quite decipher.

"Olivia." His voice was steady, but there was an edge to it. "Didn't expect to see you here."

She stepped inside, her heart hammering. "I saw the article."

A flicker of something—irritation? Amusement?—crossed his face. "And?"

"And I need to know if it's true."

He exhaled, shutting the door behind her. "You walked away, Olivia. Now you care?"

Guilt twisted inside her. "I never walked away. I just—"

"Took your time." His lips pressed into a thin line. "And now that you think I've moved on, suddenly you're here?"

The words stung because they held a sliver of truth.

She forced herself to meet his gaze. "Just tell me—are you with her?"

Adrian studied her for a long moment before shaking his head.

"No." His voice was quiet but firm. "But that doesn't mean I'll wait forever."

She had come here searching for answers.

But now, she had to ask herself—was she finally ready to make a choice?

Chapter 32: A Reckless Decision