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Andrew tells Georgia he has a chance to make partner and make real money, suggesting she'll never have to work again. Georgia expresses her love for her job, while Andrew reveals he scored tickets to the Christmas Ball on Christmas Eve, the night of Georgia's niece's showcase. Georgia refuses to go, criticizing the wealthy people, especially Chase Nightly. Andrew then breaks up with Georgia, stating they want different things. Later, Andrew announces his engagement to Megan, who brags about their New York trips and the Nightly Ball, unaware of Chase's real reputation.
Chase is stressed about his tarnished public image due to his partying, which is jeopardizing a merger for Bington Nightly. His assistant, Braden, suggests an image makeover. After being confronted by reporters and his business rival Randall, Chase encounters Georgia. Impulsively, he proposes paying her to be his girlfriend until Christmas to improve his image for the merger. Initially resistant to his 'buying his way out' approach, Georgia agrees to the fake relationship in exchange for Chase funding a new community center.
Georgia brings Chase to meet her parents, who are surprised by their relationship, especially given Georgia's previous negative opinions of the Nightly family. Chase's promise to build a new community center raises suspicions. Georgia's father warns Chase not to drag Georgia into any scandals. Later, they decorate Georgia's Christmas tree with her parents, and Chase shares a childhood memory of camping. Georgia realizes Chase is different from his public persona, and they share a moment, hinting at developing feelings.
Chase surprises Georgia with ice skating, a childhood dream of hers. They share a romantic moment, and Chase later helps Georgia with the community center showcase decorations, showing his softer side. During this time, Randall, the reporter, continues to investigate their relationship, gathering information from Andrew that hints at the fake nature of Chase and Georgia's romance. Zoe, Georgia's niece, overhears a crucial conversation between Georgia and Chase about their arrangement, confirming their secret.
The Nightly and Jackson families, along with the Fortune family (for the merger), gather for dinner. During the dinner, Randall the reporter exposes Chase and Georgia's fake relationship, revealing a video of Zoe discussing the arrangement. He threatens to publish the story and ruin Chase's reputation further unless Georgia gives him an exclusive interview. Mr. Fortune, displeased by the scandal, decides to pull out of the merger. Chase expresses regret for involving Georgia and for disappointing his father.
Chase's mother confronts her husband about his mistreatment of Chase's ideas. She reveals Chase had an insightful analysis for the merger that his father never considered. Impressed by Chase's analysis, his father decides to give him a chance to salvage the merger. Chase and his father present the revised merger plan to the Fortune family, which is ultimately successful. Chase prevents Randall from publishing the video of Zoe and offers Georgia the exclusive, solidifying his changed outlook.
Amidst the success of the merger, Chase realizes his feelings for Georgia. Encouraged by his father and Braden, he goes to find her. They meet and confess their feelings for each other, recognizing that their arrangement led to genuine connection. They embrace their newfound love, sharing a kiss, as Coach Brown provides MC duties at the festive Christmas showcase at the community center, celebrating new beginnings.