A week of forced celibacy has left Elara desperate. To survive a high-stakes presentation with her intimidating CEO, she slips in a little secret—a silent, silicone passenger to keep her company. It's a private act of rebellion, a way to feel powerful. But she soon learns she's not the only one with a secret. Her boss, the ruthless Charles Vance, has been watching her. He sees the hunger in her eyes, the flush on her skin, and he knows exactly what she's hiding. When he corners her, he's not interested in her business proposal. He's interested in a hostile takeover of a much more personal asset.