Episode 1: The CEO Who Didn't Believe in Love.
The rain poured heavily as Ariana Blake rushed out of the company building, clutching a termination letter in her trembling hands.
Her vision blurred with tears.
"Why today of all days?" she whispered, her voice cracking.
Her rent was due.
Her mother's medication needed money.
And now she had lost her job.
She stood under a small shelter by the road, trying to breathe.
But her chest tightened, and another tear slid down her cheek.
A sleek black car suddenly slowed to a stop in front of her.
Not just any car.
A luxury, limited-edition model she had only seen in magazines.
The tinted window rolled down.
A man sat inside.
A man too perfect to be real —
Sharp jaw, deep black eyes, flawless skin, expensive suit.
His presence alone felt dangerous.
He stared at her.
"You're blocking my driver's door," he said in a calm, deep voice.
Ariana quickly stepped aside. "S-Sorry."
His eyes didn't leave her face.
Then, unexpectedly, he spoke again.
"You're crying."
Ariana wiped her cheeks quickly. "I'm fine, really."
He looked unconvinced.
"Get in," he said.
Ariana blinked. "…Excuse me?"
"I don't repeat myself," he replied. "Get. In."
Her heart pounded. "I don't even know you."
He glanced at the crumpled letter in her hand.
"You need a job," he said.
"I need someone who can follow instructions."
She froze.
"How do you—?"
"You're terrible at hiding things," he said sharply.
The door opened automatically.
Ariana had a choice.
Stay in the rain with nothing…
Or take a chance that might change everything.
Against all logic, she stepped inside.
The car smelled of expensive leather and quiet danger.
She swallowed hard. "Who… who are you?"
He finally looked at her, eyes cold and unreadable.
"Adrian Cole."
Her heart dropped.
Adrian Cole.
THE Adrian Cole.
Billionaire CEO.
Richest young businessman in the country.
The man everyone feared.
And she had just gotten into his car.
Her life, without warning, had just taken a turn into the unknown.