Rich Secrets and Lies

hattan skyline. His mind, however, was focused on the latest acquisition target: Patel Innovations. The company's cutting-edg

deal," his COO, Rachel, said, enter

e. He was known for his poker face,

e asked, his deep voic

t," Rachel replied, her brow furrowed. "She r

y's worth, a sum that would make most entrepreneurs drool. But Sophia Patel was no ordi

x said, his voice firm. "I'll mak

d an eyebrow

" Lex clarified, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. He had a reput

SoHo. Lex arrived early, sipping on a black coffee as he scanned the

ike a waterfall. Her bright green eyes locked onto his, and Lex felt

ing to greet her. His vo

ven more beautiful up close, with a sharp jawl

down at a small table by the win

fer to five times the company's

preading across her face. "I'm not interested

eyebrow. "What

ment. "I'll pretend to be your girlfriend for a few months.

conventional proposal. "A fake relationshi

was something about Sophia that enticed him. Maybe it was her confidence, or

the positive publicity, the charm, and the intelligence I can bring to your public image. And I n

s fine, thank you very much. And I don't n

des you – ruthless businessman, heartless billionaire, and all-around jerk. You need

ken a hit in recent years. But a fake relationship

riosity getting the better of him. "Why are

and Lex saw a glimmer of something e

ces to make my company succeed. And I'm willin

crushed our dreams and left us with nothing. This is my chance to get revenge, to take back what