In the vibrant metropolis of San Francisco, where buildings made of glass surfaced through the clouds and executives scurried through the busy streets of the city doesn't rest, the likes of Catalyst Marketing were nothing but a fresh idea. It was one of those companies where highly skilled campaigns were worked on and competitive people were interns, it's that type of place where either identity is built or completely erased.

For most of her life, Maya O'Connor wanted nothing more than to be part of the people who worked at Catalyst. She wasn't part of it for the design or for feeling part of a group. No, Maya's goals are very straightforward: Move up the corporate ladder, make a lot of money, and retire early on a beach in Bali. Maya was ambitious, resourceful, and a bit awkward, but she had no trouble conceiving how much she adored money, second only to her shining love of rich coffee. 

But prepare she should have for Ryan Turner because no amount of confidence would pay off. Being the head of Catalyst's strategy division, he was a man whose presence could be more chilling than the winds coming off San Francisco. He was huge, always in suitable attire, and, even on his bad days, was perfect in his work. He was exactly what Catalyst needed, and where there was chaos, there was barely a sliver of precision in Maya.

Maya's perspective was very different, to her Ryan was not only a new superior but also her college antagonist. They had fought on every debate topic, had a tussle in every project, and left together on account of a misunderstanding that had left them both bitter. Ryan had been critical and reserved even then, but to Maya, his critiques had felt personal, his tone condescending.

Unbeknownst to her, Ryan had always felt a constant pull towards her, one he couldn't quite shake even after all these years. Her passion, energy, and sheer presence had left an imprint on him, despite the chaos she often brought. Their fallout had forced him to bury those feelings, guarding them behind a wall of cold professionalism.

The story begins as Maya steps into Catalyst for her first day, brimming with enthusiasm. The sleek office is a far cry from her previous workplace, with its glass walls, collaborative spaces, and palpable energy. But her excitement dims the moment she locks eyes with Ryan.

The novel unfolds against this backdrop of corporate challenges, personal growth, and the sparks of an unlikely connection between two opposites.

As Maya navigates her way through office politics, social mishaps, and her dynamic new team, her interactions with Ryan become the heart of the story. What starts as tension and rivalry slowly evolves, revealing layers of regret, admiration, and eventually, understanding.

It's a tale of ambition and resilience, where disaster meets destiny, and where the chaos of Maya's optimism collides with the cold precision of Ryan's world.