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Devil of Pride (Echos of Sin #1)

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Parts 40
Time 5h 59m

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betrayal boss boy criminal dark darkromance death drama heir love lovetriangle mafia murder mystery plottwist romance slowburn spicy thriller twins villian

Luc, the ruthless son of a mafia king, thrives in shadows and chaos, carrying the weight of a fractured past and a legacy steeped in blood. His twin brother Diego, though bound by family, is driven by a deep-seated rivalry that fuels their dangerous game of survival.
When a chance encounter draws Ella into their orbit, she finds herself navigating a perilous world of seduction and betrayal, torn between desire and danger. But as hidden motives unravel, loyalties blur, and deadly truths come to light, survival becomes the ultimate prize in a battle against fate.
IN A WORLD RULED BY POWER, SECRETS AND SIN, REDEMPTION IS A FLEETING DREAM.
LOVE. POWER. REVENCE. IN THE END, THE DEVIL CLAIMS HIS DUE.
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