Gabriel Praise

In the high-stakes world of corporate power plays, billionaire CEO Alexander Carrington has everything—except a wife. To secure a deal that could elevate his empire to untouchable heights, he needs to find a bride. Fast. Enter Victoria Sinclair, a fiercely independent young entrepreneur with a promising startup and a desperate need for funding. When she agrees to a contract marriage, it’s strictly business—until sparks fly, and their icy agreement begins to melt. But Victoria has a secret that could shatter the deal—and their budding romance. Unbeknownst to Alexander, she’s the hidden heir to his fiercest competitor, and when the truth comes out, both their empires and their hearts are on the line. Will love win out in a world where business is war, or will the secrets they keep destroy everything they’ve worked for?

Tech billionaire Alexander "Alex" Hayes has everything—success, wealth, and control over his life—until a passionate one-night stand with a stranger disrupts his perfectly organized world. The next morning, Alex is stunned to discover that the woman he spent the night with, Olivia Bennett, is his new business partner. Olivia, a sharp and determined businesswoman, is equally surprised but wants to keep their relationship professional. As they navigate their unprecedented business partnership, their initial spark ignites into a burning passion, complicated by the pressures of the business world. Just as they begin to settle into their new reality, Olivia discovers she is pregnant. Torn between her climbing career and the life-changing news, she must decide whether to tell Alex, a man she barely knows but can't stop thinking about. Meanwhile, their growing empire is threatened by external competition and internal corporate politics. Alex and Olivia must confront their feelings for each other and face a pivotal decision: Can they build a future together both professionally and personally, or will the challenges be too great?