Hidden in Plain Wealth
He hides his identity to avoid endless media attention. When she accidentally witnesses his secret, he offers a bargain that binds their lives together indefinitely.
The Witness and the Bargain
Roman Ashford inherited more money than most cities can spend in a year, and he hates every minute of it. To live in peace, he built an entire second life: a modest apartment, a part-time job at a used bookstore, and a circle of friends who know him as the bookish loner who reads too much. The only person who has ever come close to discovering the truth is a clumsy book blogger named Iris, who accidentally films his reflection in a window — and sees the man behind the disguise.
A Promise That Binds Forever
Roman offers Iris a deal: he will pay off her family's crushing debt if she keeps his secret and stays in his life for one year. She agrees, because she has no choice. What neither of them expects is that a year of carefully maintained proximity will reveal the one thing Roman has been hiding from himself — and the one thing Iris has been searching for without knowing it.
Unmasking the Truth
A charming, twisty romance with a hero whose disguise is half-protection and half-prison. Iris is witty and independent, and the dynamic between them has real spark. The reveals are well-paced, and the supporting cast of friends and family gives the world warmth as well as suspense.
Key Details
- Category: Urban Romance
- Rating: 4.6/5
- Status: Ongoing
- Chapters: 174
- Tags: Billionaire, Romance, Secret, City, Drama
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