Beneath The Velvet Skies
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Felicity Yvonne Geistone grew up believing she was ordinary, a girl who wanted nothing more than to live free and prove that strength is more than a crown or a title. She is bold, unapologetic, and unafraid to speak her truth even in a world that thrives on lies and illusions.
Behind her fierce words and fearless stance lies a secret that could change everything. She is the daughter of a man the world whispers about in fear, a man from the underworld. But Felicity refuses to be defined by bloodlines. She is determined to carve her own path, even if it means facing enemies who want to silence her.
In the clash of pride, power, and betrayal, Felicity must decide whether to play by the rules of a broken system or break them all to build her own.
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