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Emily Harris, a determined Business Administration student aiming to earn her degree, finds her big opportunity when her friend Emma secures her an internship at one of the most influential and powerful companies in Chicago. What Emily never expected was to cross paths with Noah Walker, the enigmatic and commanding 34-year-old CEO, known for his cold demeanor and relentless leadership.
As the days at the office progress, Noah begins to demand Emily’s presence more and more, sparking an irresistible tension between them. Beneath the CEO’s rigid and mysterious exterior, Emily starts to uncover a far more complex man. What begins as a professional relationship quickly evolves into a sweeping romance, brimming with desire, secrets, and intense emotions that test them both.
When boundaries are crossed and hidden feelings surface, Emily and Noah must face a choice: follow the rules or risk everything for a passion that could change their lives forever.

After my father's sudden death, the scholarship fund he left behind could only be inherited by a "son." To afford college, I had no choice but to live as a male since high school—I've been masquerading in the men's dorm for a year and a half now.
Until that damn shower incident—I thought the steam was thick enough, thought my roommate Caspian didn't see anything. But he started looking at me differently, with a tenderness that made my heart race.
Worse yet, my toxic ex Diesel suddenly transferred here and began suspecting my real identity. Just when the threat was closing in, the football team captain himself offered—
"Be my girlfriend, Scout. Even if it's fake."
His protection was fierce and gentle, making me question if this was all an act or...But when my secret was maliciously exposed and he declared before the entire school "She's MY girl," I realized what trouble I'd brought him.
I had to leave. I couldn't keep dragging him down.
So why did he chase me to the hospital to tell me: "Scout, I've known you were a girl from day one. And it's the real you I fell for."