Whispers in the Shadow of Deceit
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africanqueen1286
Ongoing, First published Nov 14, 2024
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In the glimmering world of high society, where luxury and wealth blind those who dare to dream of success, lies a dangerous game of deception, betrayal, and love. Whispers in the Shadow of Deceit follows the tangled lives of two individuals-Eva Harper, a promising young architect, and Max Donovan, the charming heir to a multi-billion-dollar empire.

Eva is ambitious, driven by her own dreams, and determined to make her mark in a world that seems to only favor the wealthy. Max, on the surface, is everything a woman could want-handsome, powerful, and suave. But his family's empire is built on a foundation of dark secrets, and Max himself is hiding a web of lies that could ruin everything he holds dear.

Their worlds collide when Eva is chosen to lead a revolutionary architectural project for the Donovan Corporation, a project that promises to reshape the skyline of the city. With the promise of success in her grasp, Eva soon becomes entangled in a seductive dance with Max, one that could either launch her career into the stratosphere or destroy everything she's worked for.
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The Widow Melody Scott

36 parts Complete

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