Bound by contract to a cold CEO nine years older, Chloe falls for him—until her past returns.
Fresh out of art school in Paris, Chloe Nakamura is ready to paint, travel, and live on caffeine and inspiration—until her family summons her home to Tokyo… for an arranged marriage. Her groom? Ethan Kato—a gorgeous, frighteningly calm CEO who’s nine years older, six inches taller, and exactly zero percent interested in love.
Their first meeting is a clash of worlds: her late arrival versus his punctuality, her bold colors versus his black and white life. She wants a business contract—the terms are simple: no emotions, no drama, complete freedom. He agrees… mostly because it sounds too ridiculous to take seriously.
But somewhere between their polite encounters, and moments that accidentally feel like dates, Chloe starts realizing that behind Ethan’s cool exterior is a man who notices everything—especially her.
Unfortunately, falling for him wasn’t in the fine print. And when a secret from her past surfaces, their perfectly contained arrangement turns into romantic chaos.
In a Tokyo winter of accidental closeness, mismatched hearts, and breathtaking chemistry, love just might be the most unprofessional thing they’ve ever done.
