Beneath the surface
floraleta
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  • Reads 41
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  • Parts 1
  • Time 6m
floraleta
Complete, First published Sep 24, 2024
Mature
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Elaya and Ethan have always shared a close bond, their families practically inseparable. But when a sudden business crisis erupts between their fathers, their world begins to unravel. Caught between loyalty to their families and their growing feelings for each other, Elaya and Ethan must navigate the tension that threatens to tear everything apart. As hidden truths and long-buried emotions come to light, they are forced to confront the risks of their forbidden relationship. Together, they face the fallout from a business betrayal, strained family ties, and the undeniable connection between them. In the end, they must decide: will love conquer all, or will the weight of family loyalty crush their chance at happiness?
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Naomi had a pep to her step finally free from the bonds of marriage, or so she thought. With Rashaad at a standstill, he was determined to make things work in his favor. After Rashaad's sudden disappearance he finds himself in a world of trouble after he abandoned his family. Rashaad turned his back to the world now facing a lawsuit he plans to make Naomi work for the divorce she so desired. With love on the sidelines, Naomi puts her best foot forward to finally end the plague of her marriage. That was until business affairs reintroduces an old friend David. After one night of passion David finds himself lost in the bliss of loving a woman who was spoken for. David wanted nothing more than to build a relationship with Naomi. After five years David could only hope that she was ready to embark on an adventure and have him as her one and only. Naomi finally has a chance at real love. However now she's forced to work with the same man that has made her life a living hell for the last seven years. As we all know you can't have a relationship without trust. How will Naomi deal with all the secrecy, with no one to confide in. How will she manage to develop a relationship with David if the past constantly presents itself? What happens when the Secret that Naomi thought she could always keep was never really a secret at all?

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