Scarlett Voss has always been in control, but her world is unraveling. Her father’s suspicious fall leaves him in a coma, and the family’s fashion empire is on the brink of collapse. To make matters worse, she’s stuck with Evan Branson—the infuriatingly handsome blond she loves to hate—for a class project. But when a crisis hits, Scarlett finds herself turning to the last person she expected for help, forcing her to swallow her pride. Evan Branson thought he had enough on his plate, with old wounds resurfacing and a family member he never wanted to see again back in his life. Partnering with Scarlett was supposed to be a distraction, but the more time he spends with her, the more intrigued he becomes by the guarded woman beneath her polished exterior. When she unexpectedly asks for his help, Evan jumps at the chance to prove he can be the support she’s always needed. But as their banter turns into something deeper, staying away from Scarlett might be impossible. As their lives spiral out of control, they’ll have to work together to put things right. But after everything they uncover, the two must decide whether they should protect their hearts or risk everything for a future together.