Deceive Me

At the tender and vulnerable age of twelve, Beckham's innocence is shattered when he witnesses his father's tragic demise, thrusting him into the opulent yet suffocating world of the Assan family. Under the ironclad rule of patriarch Assan, Beckham finds solace in an unlikely trio: Leona, the compassionate yet forbidden daughter of the household; Sylver, Assan's rebellious son; and Akira, the housekeeper's enigmatic daughter.

As the four navigate their adolescence amidst the lavish backdrop of the Assan estate, they soon discover that behind the facade of wealth and privilege lay secrets and betrayal that threaten to consume them and their respective budding relationships.

As their childhood innocence is stripped away as they transcend from adolescence into adulthood, they must confront the harsh realities of the real world. Does love and compassionate really conquer all, or will the weight of their mistakes crush their fragile bonds?

**This book features time leaps from childhood to adulthood, but most of the story is told in adulthood**