New York City, 2015
Austin Blackwood stood at the edge of his penthouse apartment's balcony, gazing out over the glittering Manhattan skyline. The city's vibrant pulse couldn't calm the turmoil brewing within him.
"Austin, we need to talk."
His father, Harrison Blackwood, emerged from the shadows, his voice low and urgent.
"What is it, Father?" Austin asked, his instincts on high alert.
"The company's in trouble. embezzlement, bribery... The FBI's closing in."
Austin's gut twisted. Blackwood Industries, the family's legacy, teetered on the brink of collapse.
"I'll handle it," Austin said, his resolve steel-like.
Harrison's eyes gleamed with calculation. "There's more. Your assistant, Emily... She's not who she seems."
Austin's thoughts raced. Emily, the quiet, efficient woman who'd been by his side for years.
"What do you mean?" he demanded.
Harrison's smile was a cold, calculated thing. "She's been playing both sides. Feeding information to our competitors. You must eliminate the threat, Austin. No matter the cost."
Austin's world darkened. Betrayal sliced through him like a knife.
He vowed to uncover the truth, no matter how devastating.
But as he turned to face his father, he saw something that would haunt him forever – a glimmer of deceit in Harrison's eyes.
5 years later...
Austin's obsession with uncovering the truth has become an all-consuming force.
When Ember Thompson walks into his life, her secrets and lies ignite a dangerous game of cat and mouse.
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Shadows of Deceit
Romantizm**Book Description:] "Austin Blackwood, the ruthless and enigmatic CEO of Blackwood Industries, has always gotten what he wants, no matter the cost. But when his new personal assistant, Ember Thompson, walks into his life, he's faced with a desire h...
