Power Play
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Last published Mon, May 11, 2026
Zane De Leon is a man of darkness, feared in the underworld for his cold, calculated cruelty. Hidden behind the guise of an arrogant waiter, Zane's true identity is a well-guarded secret-a mafia operative with a tragic past that has left him void of emotions. His heart hardened by betrayal and loss, Zane views the world through a lens of control and power, trusting no one, especially women.
Meanwhile, Emerald's life seems simple, running a cake shop and trying to avoid the suffocating grip of her powerful family. But her connection to her estranged mafia brother, Vivan, ties her to the very world Zane controls. When her best friend Stella's fiancé starts behaving suspiciously, Emerald's protective instincts kick in, dragging her into a dangerous situation that will bring her face-to-face with Zane.
As their worlds collide in a night filled with secrets, betrayal, and danger, Emerald will discover that Zane is no ordinary enemy. Beneath his ruthless exterior lies a man with scars as deep as her own, and the lines between loyalty, love, and power will blur as they both navigate the treacherous underworld.
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