Shadows and Schemes
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Leanna's last mission was the end of her career. As a result, she had to marry the man her career revolved around. In her quest to get revenge on the friend who ruined her career, she must use her industrious yet dangerous husband. Will she succeed in her quest? Will she guard her heart against her ruthless but handsome husband?
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