Chapter 1 Synopsis
As the youngest of the Lustrelle family, Camille Rose Lustrelle lived a life most could only dream of. Glamorous parties, designer labels and sleek fast cars were her everyday norm. Indulgence wasn’t just a luxury, it was her lifestyle. But, all good things must come to an end eventually.
When her father and closest ally put his foot down and her brothers sided with her mother, Camille had no choice but to step up or lose it all. Being thrust into the family business was the last thing she ever wanted, but it was now a matter of do or die. Gone were the carefree days of leisure and in their place came responsibilities, expectations, and a world she wasn’t quite prepared for.
Holland W. Larson, Chief Human Resources Officer of Lustrelle Jewelers, had no time for nonsense, least of all from spoilt brats with no work ethic. Her icy demeanor kept everyone at a distance, a price she gladly paid to maintain order and efficiency in her domain. Over the years, Holland had built a sterling reputation on hard work and unrelenting discipline. She didn’t tolerate mistakes and she most certainly didn’t have patience for rich kids playing office.
Yet, against her better judgment, Holland allowed herself to be swayed by a close friend, and it was a decision she was beginning to regret everyday she stepped into work.
From their first meeting, sparks didn’t just fly, they set the air ablaze. Camille’s playful charm collided with Holland’s glacial disposition, creating a storm of tempers and sharp words. Yet, beneath the friction lay something neither could deny, moments of raw intensity that left them both shaken and tangled up inside.
Their connection was undeniable, but love is never easy. With family pressures, personal insecurities and old scars pulling them apart, they had to make a choice, to stay safe in their separate worlds or risk everything to meet in the middle.