ππππ ππ πππ+πππππ ππππ ππππ In At First Glance, Ayman Aziz Khan and Zoya Afzal's worlds collide in a whirlwind of family expectations, wealth, and a love neither saw coming.
Ayman, heir to the powerful Khan business empire, has always known Zoya as the independent and strong-hearted nurse who once drove him crazy. Their childhood rivalry is a distant memory until fate brings them together again. This time, Ayman is drawn to her in a way he never expected- captivated by her strength, her beauty, and the fire in her eyes. But Zoya, determined to pursue her career abroad and escape the weight of family tradition, is anything but eager.
When her parents, desperate for her to settle down with a suitable match, see Ayman as the perfect choice, they push her toward a future she never imagined. Caught between her dreams and her family's wishes, Zoya reluctantly agrees. Ayman promises that after the first six months of their marriage, she will be free to follow her dreams and move abroad with him. Though her heart isn't fully on board, she can't ignore the hopes of her family or the opportunity for a new beginning.
What begins as a practical decision soon transforms into an emotional rollercoaster of love, hidden secrets, family drama, and unexpected passion. As their marriage unfolds, the cracks of their past begin to show, but so does a deeper connection neither can deny. Yet, just as they start to find their footing, a dark twist threatens to tear them apart. Can love sparked by chance survive the weight of the lies? Or will the forces against them pull them apart?
At First Glance is a romantic tale of love at first glance, filled with mystery, family bonds, and heart-wrenching decisions. With a touch of playful banter and undeniable chemistry, it will keep you hooked until the very last page.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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