Grumpy CEO Declan Hayes is everything I detest. His obsession with control pushes every boundary8211and threatens my sanity.To make matters worse, he8217s not just my new billionaire boss. He8217s my overprotective older brother8217s best friend, which makes work a nightmare.As a newbie architect and his executive assistant, I8217m determined to navigate his relentless demands and razor-sharp tongue.Twelve years my senior, Declan is all hard edges, while I8217m a whirlwind of sunshine. It's a mix that ignites more than just tempers.Despite the chaos, I8217m set on proving I can handle the pressure of tight deadlines8212and him. Each heated glance and clipped command makes my pulse race. Every charged encounter chips away at the walls he8217s built around his heart.But Declan hides a secret, one that keeps him at a distance. Uncovering it means risking everything. Because beneath his icy facade, a fire burns8212and I8217m getting dangerously close to being scorched.