The Rising Action
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When the so-called Linux, the reigning Imperator of The Council suddenly disappeared without a trace, turned the peace of that old family of power into an apocalypse.
Forced to come up with plans to ensure their reign in the underworld realm stand, they are left with no choice but to side with their long ill-fated enemies whom somehow shared their interest.
However, the trust they have for each other is nonexistent and they are ready to stab each other from the back the moment they find one of no use.
Follow the journey of The Rising Action a dark, enemies-to-lovers mafia romance.
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