Vince Carson, a cold, smart, and brave bodyguard, begins his first day assigned to a high-profile client. His boss has emphasized the importance of the job: protecting the daughter of the President of the United States.

The girl, however, is everything Vince despises in a woman—spoiled, egocentric, and demanding. Vince prides himself on maintaining professional detachment, but as he navigates the complexities of his new assignment, he finds his patience tested and his skills challenged. Despite the difficult personality of his charge, Vince knows that work is work, and he must uphold his duty with unwavering dedication.

She strutted down the marble hallway like it was a runway, designer heels clicking against the floor, sunglasses still on—indoors. Vince stood by the door, stoic and silent, arms folded.

She stopped in front of him, lowering her glasses just enough to glance him over. “You’re the new one?”

“Yes, ma’am,” he replied without flinching. “Carson. Vince Carson.”

She made a face. “You look like you eat gravel for breakfast.”

He didn’t blink. “Only when I run out of patience.”

A beat passed. She raised a perfectly sculpted brow. “Was that supposed to scare me?”

“No, ma’am,” he said flatly. “If I wanted to scare you, I wouldn’t speak.”