41 parts Complete MatureHer chest heaved. She pressed her palms to her temples as if she could force the words back out. "All this time..." Her voice cracked.
Every touch. Every kiss. Every word - was it all a lie?
She broke, tears streaming freely now, her body trembling with the force of betrayal. "I was just a toy to him?
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Lila Carter never imagined her diner shifts would throw her into the world of Adrian Blackwell - arrogant billionaire, heir to a fortune, and a man who always gets what he wants. Drawn into his dangerous charm yet torn by the loyalty of Ethan, her childhood protector, Lila finds herself trapped in a love triangle that tests her heart and her future.
From lavish penthouses to buried betrayals, every moment forces her closer to the truth: love isn't about wealth or power - it's about risking everything. But when obsession turns into something deeper, can she survive a bet that changed her life forever?
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09.25.2025. - #79 - "emotion"
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