IN THE SHADOW OF HATE
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Last published Sat, Jan 25, 2025
Rose, a kind-hearted intern, must prove herself under Adam, a cold businessman hardened by his past. While he tries to make her life difficult, her innocence and kindness begin to break his walls. Can love bloom in the shadow of hate?
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