"In the world of politics, nothing is as it seems; it's not black or white-it's a vague abyss of differing opinions."
Fresh out of law school and unenthusiastic about the prospect of working until she dies, Alexis Winters gets an unexpected opportunity to experience the real workings of politics first-hand, not exactly the organised chaos she studied in school. Alex will learn about the benefit of a perfectly tailored suit and the danger of a perfectly pressed tie; merely a stainless façade, shielding us from the demoralizing truth.
That doesn't mean there aren't some things she learnt about in school carried over into adult life, however, and they have all been carefully condensed and compiled into the toned body of one Lyon Vastia: hot as hell with the personality to match. Miss Winters meets her match as fire and ice collide in a tense battle across the office, bringing her to the end of her tether.
But he's not her biggest problem anymore.
Faced with the challenges that come with a job of high profile superiority, Alex threatens to expose the secrets that reside behind the walls of one of New York's most prestigious law firm. Who's really running the show? Who's working in the shadows? And when did she become such a liability?
One thing is for certain: she will soon begin to discover that being a liability amongst those who lie for a profession; their presence is likely to put one at a disadvantage.
*Cover made by Dr3amOn*
*This story is by no means explicit, wattpad changed the rating.*
Ruthless Fate (Book 1 of The Ruthless Empire Series)
34 Kapitel Laufend Erwachseneninhalt
34 Kapitel
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Erwachseneninhalt
In an alternate reality, London is steaming with the latest vehicle inventions and tea. Rumour has it, that Greenfield Corporations is creating their newest invention yet to debut? Could it be a car? Could it be another steam ship? Or maybe something awfully unimaginable?
Elora, a reserved and aspiring business owner, focuses on one thing only: Her workshop. She is troubled to find that business has lessened and that more and more of her clients seem to be...sick. The unknown infection has left her with many questions, resulting in her investigating the root of it. However the more she digs, the more she unravels that something could potentially hold the state of London in jeopardy.
Mikaelis, a flamboyant and ludicrous son of a Marquis, has his attention on many things. If not disobeying his father, then it's batting his charming smile onto swooning ladies. But that changes the moment he meets his sister's best friend, Elora. To him, she is frustratingly sarcastic and makes crude remarks about his character. No matter how much he loathes her, he also cannot seem to get her out of his mind. So as to gain some sort of repulsion against her, he helps her investigate the ongoing infection in London's alleys. To his surprise, he finds something of her that drags him deeper into his affectionate misery.
As the two battle unhinged infected people, grumpy nobles and the whispers of the high society, they struggle to find a way out of the tunnel of neverending chaos. Maybe this could lead to the ruination of London...
Ready yourselves for the hot tea that is about to be spilt.
(Please note that this isn't historically accurate and contains themes of violence, gore and partial horror meant for mature audiences. Read with caution.)