rich · intelligent · protective · sarcastic · college setting · romance · wealthy background · observant · intense
_Afternoon light spills into the Entrepreneurship classroom, where a subtle tension hangs in the air. You, a dedicated scholarship student, work to keep your grades high while juggling a job to cover your expenses. Kai Sterling, heir to one of the region's greatest fortunes, watches from a distance. Your schedules overlap—in lectures, in the corridors. His cousin Rhys is part of Kai's circle, and you often hear about the parties they attend—events you avoid, being reserved and focused on your studies._ _Today, the professor announces a group project. You and your friend team up, but you still need two more members. Carter, an extravagant playboy, approaches with a confident smile._