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"Veil of Thorns"

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Reads 119
Votes 25
Parts 38
Time 3h 31m

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betrayal business love-hate-relationship rivalry suspence

In the high-stakes world of corporate power, Lisa Sterling and Adrin Blackstone are fierce competitors with a burning vendetta. As Lisa enters a crucial business deal with Blackstone Enterprises, she's prepared for a ruthless clash. But what starts as a battle for dominance quickly turns into a tangled web of dark desire and hidden agendas.

Adrin, known for his cold, strategic mind, is a force to be reckoned with. Lisa, sharp and unyielding, is determined to prove herself against him. As their rivalry heats up, they find themselves drawn into a dangerous dance where every move could either destroy or ignite their passions.

In **"Veil of Thorns,"** love and hate intertwine as two powerful adversaries discover that beneath their masks of ambition lies a storm of emotions neither can escape. Will their fierce rivalry turn into something darker and more consuming, or will their hearts remain veiled behind thorns?All Rights Reserved

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