Julian Armani was the kind of man legends were made of. The CEO of Armani Global, he was everything a woman could ever dream of—powerful, intelligent, and devastatingly handsome. With sharp features, piercing golden-brown eyes, and a sculpted physique that even his tailored suits couldn’t hide, he exuded an effortless charm that made people weak in his presence.

Women adored him, men respected him, and the world seemed to revolve around his every move. Yet, despite the countless admirers within his company, Julian remained unattainable. Professional, composed, and always focused on business, he never entertained the obvious advances of his female employees. That only made them want him more.

His office was a battlefield of quiet competition—subtle touches, lingering glances, and endless speculation about the kind of woman who could ever capture his heart. To them, no one was worthy.

So when news spread that a business partnership required Julian to work closely with another company’s CEO, the office was thrown into chaos. Then came the real shock: the CEO was a woman.

The whispers started immediately.

"A woman? There’s no way she can match his level." "She’s probably some old executive trying too hard." "Or worse—some desperate woman hoping to seduce him." "Like Julian Armani would ever look at her."

Their words were sharp, laced with jealousy and arrogance. They were so caught up in their gossip that they didn’t notice her presence.

Because the woman they were so eagerly trashing was already standing there, listening to every word.

And when she finally stepped forward, their smug expressions turned to silent dread.