Beneath the Billionaire's Shield
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Ongoing, First published Dec 13, 2024
Scarlett Hayes is the heir to a multi-billion-dollar empire, a young, ambitious woman with a powerful legacy to uphold. As the CEO of her own company, she's mastered the art of control-over her business, her image, and her world. But behind her polished exterior, Scarlett is trapped by the weight of her wealth and the constant pressures of her family's expectations. She trusts no one, especially not when it comes to matters of the heart.

Enter Ethan Carter, her bodyguard, a man with a mysterious past and a quiet strength that unsettles her. Tough, disciplined, and fiercely protective, Ethan is more than just a hired hand-he's the shield guarding Scarlett from the dangers that lurk at the edges of her empire. At first, she sees him as nothing more than another employee, a man she can control. But as the threats against her grow, and the walls she's built around her heart begin to crumble, Scarlett finds herself drawn to the very person she's always kept at a distance.

In a world of power, danger, and wealth, Beneath the Billionaire's Shield is a slow-burn romance about trust, vulnerability, and discovering love in the most unexpected places. As Scarlett faces the emotional challenges of her legacy, she begins to realize that sometimes the greatest risks come not from external threats, but from letting someone else in.
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