The line
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Last published Mon, Dec 2, 2024
In the year 3025, Valerie Whitlock lives a life constrained by the strict rules of a world recovering from a deadly apocalypse.
At just 11 years old, Valerie faced a tragedy when her father died from an accidental overdose and her mother was banished from the line for her involvement in drug trafficking and murder.
Despite, Valerie has always felt that her father's death was not an accident and that her mother suffered injustice.
Driven by these suspicions, Valerie sets out on a quest to uncover the truth behind her parents' deaths. Her search for answers is arduous, as the truth remains buried deep beneath layers of secrecy.
To get closer to the truth, Valerie must infiltrate the heart of power: the Pendletons, the royal family that governs the line and its citizens.
When an opportunity arises to work as a maid for the Pendletons, Valerie seizes it, hoping to uncover their secrets from within their own home.
As she uncovers secrets in the Pendleton mansion, Valerie finds herself drawn to Renzo Pendleton. This unexpected attraction complicates her plans for revenge against Renzo and his father for the fate of her parents.
Can Valerie resist her growing feelings for her enemy's son , or will love derail her quest for justice? Only Valerie herself knows the answer.
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