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The Billionaire's Accidental Flame

Ricardo Thornton doesn't do love—not anymore. Five years ago, his wife walked out, leaving him with nothing but a bitter heart and two precious twins. Now 27 and one of the country’s most powerful billionaires, Ricardo has sworn off relationships for good. Cold, calculated, and emotionally shut off, he pours everything into Thornton Enterprises and raising his kids… until she walks into his office. Valentina Williams, 22, is the definition of resilience. With her striking black hair, captivating beauty, and a heart full of responsibility, she juggles her demanding job to provide for her sick mother and little sister. When fate lands her a spot as the new secretary to the infamous Mr. Thornton, she tells herself to stay out of his way—and out of trouble. But trouble finds her anyway. One devastating betrayal. One drunken night. And one misdialed call. “Hello?” “…Ricardo?” “Valentina? What the hell? Are you drunk?” “I—I didn’t mean to call you. I was trying to… Kristina. But these jerks… they won’t leave me alone…” He didn’t want to care. But he did. He didn’t want to go. But he did. And that one night… shattered the ice around his guarded heart. Now, office boundaries blur, emotions flare, and Ricardo finds himself torn between fear and feeling again. But can a man who swore off love learn to trust again? And can Valentina survive loving a man who doesn't believe in love? One thing's for sure—neither of them will ever be the same.
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