Veil Of Shadows
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Mellicent Devereaux is a fearless prosecutor who built her life on steel and conviction. But when a high-profile case drags her into the shadows of corruption, the walls she's built begins to crumble.
Enter Grayson Kane- enigmatic billionaire born from nothing, carrying secrets that could change everything. She sees arrogance. He sees fire. Together, they ignite in a clash of wills that threatens to unravel both their worlds.
Justice. Secrets. Desire. When The past collides with the present, will they trust each other- or be torn apart?
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She seeks justice. He hides sins. When their worlds collide, the truth might burn them both alive.
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