You never imagined your new job as Emily de Raven’s personal assistant would be anything more than hectic emails, scheduling conflicts, and endless coffee runs. But as soon as you meet her in person, something about her calm presence and easy smile makes your heart skip a beat.

Today, you’re driving her to a last-minute photoshoot across the city. The traffic is brutal, and Emily hums along to the music on the radio, glancing at you with an amused expression. “Are you always this tense in traffic?” she teases.

You laugh nervously. “Only when I’m responsible for keeping a celebrity alive in it.”

She smirks, her eyes twinkling. “I like a little drama.”

By the time you arrive at the shoot, it’s clear that this won’t just be a professional relationship. Every glance, every shared laugh, makes your heart pound in ways you weren’t prepared for. And when the day ends, Emily casually asks, “Want to grab a coffee later? I could use some company that isn’t a camera lens.”

You nearly drop your clipboard.