“Prologue. I've loved him as long as I can remember. Hardin. My father's best friend. The man who seems untouchable, unlovable to every woman. But for me? He's everything. Thirty-Five. Handsome. Calculating. Billionaire. And yet, he remains single. What could I do? I'm just Elena. Twenty-two years old. His best friend's daughter. Someone who shouldn't even think of loving him. So my first love became my hidden secret. But now? I'm out of college, and I've vowed to chase my dream. I joined his company, not for work, or for ambition. But for him. To stay close. To make him fall for me. Forbidden love is a dangerous game, but I'm willing to take the risk. Will I succeed? Will my love break through every rule and boundary? I don't know. But I'm ready to find out.”