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Last published Mon, Jun 19, 2023
'Desperate times call for desperate measures' seems to perfectly describe Emily Calixto's life. In the day, she might be a hardworking student, but at night, she becomes the masked Lily, someone who dances for money. But what if she meets two men who will change--and potentially ruin--the life of this girl with the mask?
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As the eldest in her family, Emily Calixto is willing to shoulder all in order to support her ailing mother and younger siblings. Her desperation leads her to throw away her dignity and work at night as Lily, a woman who dances under the eyes of countless hungry men. Things become more complicated when cousins Gaz Fontanilla and Rage McIntosh show deep interest in her. But as someone living the double life, can she keep her secret and identity hidden--or will she be pulled even deeper into a world that knows no shame?
Disclaimer: This story is in Taglish
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