Olivia’s POV

I stared at Alexander, stunned by his audacity. A kiss? He wanted me to kiss him to save the project? Good Lord, he was unbelievable!

“Are you out of your mind? What kind of nonsense is this?” I asked, reeling from his demand. It had been five years since I last kissed him. How could he suggest something so absurd?

“A kiss is just a kiss,” he pressed, his tone insistent. “You kissed that guy. Why not me?”

I rolled my eyes, exasperated. “I can’t believe ...