Legacy Unbound
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Last published Sat, Dec 28, 2024
Luc Mathieu has never cared about his family's legacy. But when his estranged father pulls him back into a game of power and betrayal, Luc is forced to confront the dark truth of his past. He doesn't want to play, but the game has already begun-and it might cost him everything.
Delphine Allard once believed in her family's pride. Now, her father's betrayal has turned her into a pariah. With nowhere left to run, she and her mother flee to Paris, hoping to escape the ghosts that haunt them. But the past has a way of following, and Delphine knows she can never outrun the truth.
Two broken lives, one chance to escape. But in a world built on lies, can anyone truly escape their past?
Betrayal, survival, and the ruthless search for redemption-this gripping, heart-wrenching tale will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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