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The Lies in Between

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Reads 144
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Parts 18
Time 2h 45m

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When family is on the line, Alexis doesn't hesitate to get her hands dirty.

Growing up in foster care, she learned the hard way-the only person she can trust is herself... and her siblings. But when one reckless mistake puts them all in danger, she's desperate for a way out.

And that comes in the form of Desmond Woods- renowned billionaire and politician.

His problem?

With a governorship election on the horizon, everything needs to be perfect. But something is off with his son-and Desmond doesn't like unknown variables.

His deal?

Move into his estate. Keep tabs on his son. Report back.

Her payout?

Her siblings get the safety they deserve.

Simple, right?

Wrong

Nothing about the Woods family is simple.

Damon Woods is perfect-too perfect... At least when he's not being a pain in the ass. 
He's the picture-perfect son, following every step in his father's carefully laid path. 
What he could possibly be hiding? Alexis has no idea.

But a deal is a deal. And there's no backing out.

She should focus on Damon. Instead, she stumbles onto something bigger.

 Something dangerous.

Something that has nothing to do with the Woods family-yet somehow, they're right in the middle of it.

And now? So is she.

Some secrets are meant to stay buried. And Alexis might not survive digging this one up.


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