Book one of the annihilation series
Jeon Min-ho, a name whispered with a mix of dread and respect in the dark alleys of the underworld. He is the epitome of power, a Mafia king whose mere presence commands silence. His lineage is one of blood and honor, tracing back to a legacy crafted by his father and uncle. Min-ho, however, is not just a successor; he is an empire builder, a man who carved his path with a charisma as lethal as his force. His handsome visage is but a deceptive veil over the iron will within.
Noor Singh, a princess not just by birth but by spirit, radiates a charm that belies her resilience. Her world shattered when assassins, cold and calculating, took from her what she held dear. In the aftermath, she finds herself a pawn in a game of power, her captors seeking to barter her life for peace with Min-ho. But they underestimated her; she is no mere token to be traded.
The assassins' intrusion into Min-ho's domain was a fatal error, a challenge to his authority he cannot ignore. A meeting is set, not for negotiation but for retribution. Yet, amidst the shadow of death, a glimmer of beauty captures Min-ho's hardened heart. Noor, even in her battered state, is a vision that ensnares him. A decision is made: she will be his, but not as a gift from trembling foes. He will claim her as his own after he delivers justice in its most final form.
But Noor is no damsel in distress, and Min-ho will soon discover that the fiercest battles come from within. For Noor's spirit is unyielding; she bows to no one. Their worlds collide, a tumultuous clash of wills, and from this storm, a question arises: Can the Mafia king win the heart of the indomitable princess, or will she be the queen to checkmate the king?
This tale of power, passion, and defiance is just beginning, and only time will tell how it will unfold. The game is set, the players ready, and the world watches with bated breath as destiny plays its hand.
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Henley agrees to pretend to date millionaire Bennett Calloway for a fee, falling in love as she wonders - how is he involved in her brother's false conviction?
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Henley Linden's brother is in jail for a crime he didn't commit, and she'll take any job to raise the money needed to free him. Soon, she's agreed to pretend to date millionaire Bennett Calloway for ten thousand dollars, so his mother will ease up the pressure on him to find a wife. But once Henley is enmeshed in Bennett's world, he falls for her, and she starts to have feelings for him as well. Despite her romance with Bennett, as she grows closer to the Calloways, Henley realizes they are somehow involved in her brother's conviction. Journeying deeper into a world of wealth and conspiracies, Henley is forced to rely on Bennett, though doing so could cost her everything.
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