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The Elites

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مقروء 164,492
صوت 35,272
أجزاء 126
الوقت 27h 15m

The Elites is a story about the inside lives of rich, spoilt elite kids, depicting the struggles they have to go through to prove themselves to the world, and to themselves as they seek to find acceptance, power, inheritance, Trust , Truth and love. 

A story about hierarchy, power, family secrets, betrayal, family and a school. 

Who holds power? Who are the inheritors? The one percent of the one percent? Who are the real gods walking on earth and how far exactly can they go to get what they want?

A rich people's story you've not read before.

#1 top ten. 27/12/20
#1 bestbooksonwattpad. 01/01/2021

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"Elites is one of the best books I've read in a long time, your narration is so detailed that I couldn't help but finish the entire book. Elites would make a great movie trust me. Thank you for teaching me about family, love, trust and forgiveness. I've learnt that hatred and malice breeds nothing but resentment. Thank you for writing this book, you're an awesome writer. I love you and your book." @ChiomaChris

"I wasn't able to comment on all chapters, but this book is fire!!! Whatttt?! I'm screaming!!! Omo fr fr, you are good. No, like I mean really good" @Bdgirlsasha

"I'm so speechless, this book has kept me glued to my phone all day. It's the best I've read in a while. It's description is amazing, it's very detailed, story line? Muah. It's not a cliche story. You're one of the most superb writers I know and your works would go places" @ayaramoji

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