Chapter 1

Jennie Kim has everything under control-on paper, at least. She's a young professor, top of her field, and the poster child for grace under pressure. But when she shows up-familiar eyes, effortless charm, and a smile Jennie knows far too well-order turns to chaos in the most inconvenient way. Their connection runs deeper than anyone suspects, but in a world where appearances are everything, some truths have to stay between the lines. After all, not every chapter is meant for public reading.