Breaking the Billionaire's Rules

by Annika Martin

Or we go with a Max Hilton who sings weepy show tunes and who still can’t get over his first love who rejected him?”

What did all of that maneuvering get me instead? Rollins thinks I’m dating my murderous gigolo cousin.

He didn’t play like a robot because he feels nothing. He didn’t create the cold, careless Max Hilton persona because he feels nothing. He did those things because he feels too much.

“You’re scared right now, but you thought up this scheme when you weren’t scared. Your bravest self thought up this scheme. Trust that girl who’s brave.”

“She was playful and outrageous,” Max says. “A little bit bossy. And so goddamn beautiful, it killed me.”

Max presses his hand over mine. “I just love you, that’s all. I couldn’t get over you.”