The next day, Ezra and Emmett found themselves back at the "Connecting Hearts" office, where they are going to have a meeting with Selena. Emmett was able to convince Ezra to meet up with Selena and take a chance on her. 
 As Ezra and Emmett entered the coffee shop, they were greeted by Selena, looking so confident and professional... Her confident stride and sharp gaze instantly commanded attention.
 "Selena," Emmett said, his voice filled with excitement. "It's good to see you."
 "Emmett," she replied, her voice a soft, inquiring murmur, "Ezra. It's a pleasure to see you both. Let's get down to business, shall we?"
 She took a seat across from them, her briefcase open, her gaze fixed on them, her professional demeanor unwavering.
 Emmett, eager to share their plan, took a deep breath. "We've been talking," he said, his voice a mix of urgency and excitement. "And we think you might be able to help us."
 Selena, her eyes fixed on them, raised an eyebrow, a subtle expression of curiosity playing on her lips. “Of course, what do you have in mind?”
 Emmett, with a touch of nervousness, shared the details of Ezra's situation, the pressures of his father’s expectations, the looming threat of a forced marriage. He shared their plan, the idea of a fake engagement, the need for a convincing girlfriend, a role Selena could play to perfection.
 “We need you to play the role of Ezra’s girlfriend,” Emmett said, his voice a mix of hope and desperation. “It’s a risky play, a bold move, but we think it might be our only chance.”
 Selena, her gaze fixed on Ezra, observed the young man, his expression a mix of anxiety and determination. She recognized the familiar vulnerability, the fear of being controlled, the desire to break free from his father’s manipulative grip. It was a story she had heard many times, a story of love, of ambition, of family, of freedom.
 “I understand your predicament,” Selena said, her voice a soft, measured murmur, her mind already analyzing the intricacies of the situation, the challenges, the potential rewards. “But I need to be convinced. I need to be sure that this is something Ezra truly wants, that he’s willing to commit to this. This is not a simple role, Ezra. This is a commitment. It's a performance that will demand your full cooperation, your full commitment. And it’s a role that could potentially change everything."
 Ezra, his gaze fixed on Selena, met her intense gaze. It was his life, his future, hanging in the balance...
 "I am absolutely onboard with this." he finally decided, while looking determined.
 Selena, her eyes sparkling with a glint of intrigue, leaned forward, her gaze fixed on Ezra and Emmett. The bustling coffee shop faded into the background as she began to weave her narrative, her voice a soft, measured murmur, a captivating storyteller crafting a tale of love and rebellion.
 "I think we can create a compelling story," Selena said, her voice filled with confidence. "A story that will convince your father that you're not a pawn in his game, that you've already chosen your path, a path that doesn't include his plans."
 She paused, allowing the silence to build, a sense of anticipation in the air. "Imagine," she continued, her voice a low, hypnotic whisper, "a chance meeting, a connection, a love story born in a place of unexpected beauty and simple joy."
 Emmett and Ezra leaned in, their eyes wide with curiosity, their minds absorbing her words, their hopes rising.
 "We’ll create the persona of Olivia, a young woman with a heart of gold," Selena said, her eyes shimmering with a touch of fantasy. "She'll be an orphan, raised in an orphanage, a place of simple living and pure dreams. Ezra, your father has always held a soft spot for those less fortunate, a sentiment he often expresses through philanthropy, through his charitable work. It’ll be a powerful narrative, a story of love and compassion, a story that will tug at his heartstrings."
 "How did Ezra meet Olivia?" Emmett asked, intrigued, his mind eager to grasp the details of this carefully crafted illusion.
 "Imagine,” Selena said, her gaze fixed on Ezra, a mischievous glint in her eyes, "a visit to the orphanage. A chance encounter. A spark, a connection, a sudden realization that fate had brought them together. They both feel an instant, powerful connection, a love story set against the backdrop of simplicity and innocence.”
 “Ezra, what if you were doing charity work at the orphanage? And you met Olivia there, and fell in love with her," Selena suggested, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Imagine the story – a man who found love in the midst of charity work, a man who discovered that true love can bloom even in the most unexpected places. A man who has chosen a path of compassion and kindness, a man who has chosen a life filled with meaning.”
 “Oh, that’s a good one!” Emmett exclaimed, his eyes sparkling with excitement. “We need to create a narrative, a backstory. We need to make it believable.”
 Selena, her mind already spinning, continued to weave the illusion, a story of love and redemption. "Olivia will have been a resident of the orphanage since she was a child,” Selena said. “She’ll be a gentle soul, with a kind heart and a spirit that shines. Imagine Ezra, a man of wealth and privilege, falling in love with a woman who has nothing but her heart. It’ll be a beautiful contrast, a story that will tug at your father’s heartstrings."
 "And what about the wedding? The marriage? How do we make that believable?" Ezra asked, a bit hesitant. “I don’t want to lie to my father.”
 Selena, her gaze fixed on Ezra, smiled reassuringly. “We’ll create a secret marriage, a love story that blossomed quickly, a relationship that went from chance encounter to marriage in a month.”
 “We’ll make it seem like a sudden, intense, passionate love,” Selena said, her voice a soft, alluring murmur. “They met at the orphanage, fell in love, and then… they secretly got married. It’ll be a beautiful love story, a testament to the power of true love.”
 Ezra, his mind reeling, his heart filled with a mix of apprehension and excitement, looked at Emmett, then back at Selena. It was a risky plan, a bold move, a play that could change everything. It was time to take a chance, to gamble with his heart, to fight for his freedom.
 “Alright,” Ezra said, his voice filled with a mix of determination and hope. “Let’s do it. Let’s make this happen.”
 Emmett, his eyes sparkling with anticipation, exclaimed, “That’s my friend! You’re going to be a free man again, Ezra! We’ll make this happen. We’ll show your father that you’re not his puppet, that you’re in control of your own destiny.”