They were never supposed to like each other. Aria Hayes and Adrian Cole start university as rivals, turning every competition, argument, and challenge into another excuse to prove who is better. She's stubborn. He's infuriating. Neither of them knows when to back down. But somewhere between the arguments and victories, rivalry becomes friendship. Friendship becomes something neither of them is ready to name. Meanwhile, somewhere far from campus, a different kind of rivalry is unfolding. Two powerful organisations. Two heirs hidden behind masks. One alliance neither side can afford to trust. Loyalties are tested. Deals are made. And someone is playing a game neither side can see coming. At university, Aria and Adrian are busy figuring out what they mean to each other. Elsewhere, someone is making sure certain truths never come to light. some secrets are better left buried. Because when the truth finally comes looking for them, it won't arrive gently. It will change everything they thought they knew about each other. Secrets meant to protect can hurt more than secrets meant to betray