Shadow Of Justice
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Last published Sun, Mar 31, 2024
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When Diana is assigned to represent Ares Dante Rossi, a notorious mafia leader accused of a heinous crime, she finds herself drawn into a dangerous game of power and deceit. As she delves deeper into Ares's world, she discovers layers of complexity beneath his hardened exterior, challenging everything she thought she knew about him.
As Diana fights to defend Ares in court, their professional relationship evolves into something more profound. Despite the risks, they can't deny the magnetic pull between them. But with Diana's abusive husband lurking in the shadows, their burgeoning love affair threatens to unravel both their lives.
Until something happens...
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