Chapter 1: Introduction

The first time I met Adam Miller, I knew he wasn't my usual type. I usually went for guys with glasses, tall, intelligent, and introverted. Adam, on the other hand, looked like he was destined for a GQ magazine cover.

I stood in front of the gleaming front desk of FitLife, feeling tiny against its high counter. Glossy marble tiles lined its floor while the walls were emblazoned with a bold font slogan that screamed "Discover Your Potential!" FitLife didn't look like any ordinary gym.

From its sophisticated layout to the stylish workout gear donned by people around me, I felt like a fish out of water.

"Can I help you?" inquired the chiseled receptionist, offering me a dazzling smile. Her perfect veneers illuminated her stunning features, leaving me both star-struck and intimidated.

"Y-yes, I'm Emily. Here for my first fitness consultation," I uttered, extending a trembling hand to clasp hers.

Her smile widened.

"Ah, of course! Adam's been expecting you. Head over to the consultation room, and he'll meet you there shortly."

Swallowing the nervous lump in my throat, I meandered through the sea of trendy gym-goers, feeling the weight of their gazes upon me. My heart beat frantically, but as soon as I entered the consultation room, the anxious thudding quieted. Adam sat calmly in front of me, radiating confidence. His sharp jaw and deep blue eyes were magnetic, and my uncertainty softened.