Chapter 1: the interview

When rising pop star Mariah is forced into a fake relationship with her charismatic rival, Chris, to salvage their careers, neither expects the staged romance to spark real feelings. As their chemistry sets the music world ablaze, scandals, jealous exes, and buried secrets threaten to shatter their duet. With fame on the line, Mariah must decide if the love she's falling for is worth risking the career she's worked so hard to build-or if it's all just part of the performance.