Zachary Ollinger, the dynamic CEO of Ollinger Enterprises in Chicago, faces a critical merger with a conservative Thai conglomerate, Siam Ventures, whose board demands a family-oriented image. To secure the deal, Zachary hires Lula Sombat, a 27-year-old Thai employee on a work visa, to pose as his fiancée. Lula, a sharp but reluctant office assistant, agrees for financial stability, despite her discomfort with deception.
Their fake engagement, complete with staged photos and public appearances, convinces the board, but Zachary's growing admiration for Lula's wit and cultural grace sparks real feelings. Lula, wary of her visa status and Zachary's wealth, resists her attraction, fearing exploitation. As they navigate corporate events and family dinners, their chemistry deepens, complicating the ruse. A stolen kiss at a gala ignites passion, but Zachary's partners, skeptical of Lula's intentions, warn him against mixing business with pleasure.
When Lula discovers she's pregnant, their secret threatens to unravel, risking the merger and her future in America. Volume 1 follows Zachary and Lula's journey from a calculated charade to a genuine bond, setting the stage for a clash between love, corporate ambition, and societal judgment.
Zachary Ollinger, the dynamic CEO of Ollinger Enterprises in Chicago, faces a critical merger with a conservative Thai conglomerate, Siam Ventures, whose board demands a family-oriented image. To secure the deal, Zachary hires Lula Sombat, a 27-year-old Thai employee on a work visa, to pose as his fiancée. Lula, a sharp but reluctant office assistant, agrees for financial stability, despite her discomfort with deception.
Their fake engagement, complete with staged photos and public appearances, convinces the board, but Zachary's growing admiration for Lula's wit and cultural grace sparks real feelings. Lula, wary of her visa status and Zachary's wealth, resists her attraction, fearing exploitation. As they navigate corporate events and family dinners, their chemistry deepens, complicating the ruse. A stolen kiss at a gala ignites passion, but Zachary's partners, skeptical of Lula's intentions, warn him against mixing business with pleasure.
When Lula discovers she's pregnant, their secret threatens to unravel, risking the merger and her future in America. Volume 1 follows Zachary and Lula's journey from a calculated charade to a genuine bond, setting the stage for a clash between love, corporate ambition, and societal judgment.