Bound by a Sham
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Last published Mon, Mar 27, 2023
Alessio Romero, a business mogul. Renowned for his presence in the tech industry because of his age. A literal genius to discover a new stepping stone in the development of AI at the young age of 25. He's calculating and cold, self built and independent. Yet he finds himself depending on Amara Abelli, a woman tied to him by clauses and fine print yet no feelings. His contractual wife.
Amara Abelli, a trophy daughter.
'Sit up straight, smile, don't voice your opinion' words of her father which had become her daily mantra. Where most fall for the act that she puts up, Alessio seems to remain resistant to its effects, seeing right through her, looking at what he 'thinks' she is, an in-genuine hollow shell of a person.
A woman with no backbone, she is infuriating to come in contact with as it hurts his vertebrate logic.
It's a match made in hell, and not even repentance can save them from this blaze... until it can.
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