Elaine's Gamble
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Elaine, overshadowed by her siblings in the family's winery empire, seizes an opportunity to marry into power by offering herself in place of her sister. Marrying Alistair Kingsley, she uncovers his hidden legacy as the heir to a vast estate, including the prestigious Galerie du Temps. Now, as she finds herself in between a high-stakes game of intrigue and politics, Elaine Carter awaits the fruit of her ultimate gamble.
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