The Elegant Mrs. Rhodes
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Last published Wed, Jul 6, 2016
" You cant back out now - "
"I - i can't do this anymore luke , it may be easy for you to take in but its not for me ..."
" What can i do for this ? "
" J-just leave me alone ..."
Turning around he walked to the door, frustration building up with each step slamming the door he walked towards his car, seeing messages pop up his screen , he called up james for he knew that he was the only one person that could help him now.
"Its time for Plan B .."
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Meet Laura White , a strong, confident and a fearless young lady who is never afraid to face all the challenges all thrown at her - while her parents die at a young age leaving her to the care of her grandmother who soon is murdered but is dead as thought by her. Her best friend, living with her is murdered - mistaken to be Laura. What happens when laura discovers the papers of partnership leading her to an astounding past and terrifying circumstances. While at the same time meet Luke, the CEO of the multi-dollar Hedenby company who is not only known for his charming and cocky personality but even as a successful billionaire. What happens when he crosses his path laura with a bad start but later on finding that they are in a very bad deep business. Will he be able to save her life or not ? Will they survive the various attempts made to kill them or will they succumb their fears?
Read on to find out !
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