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Empire of Illusions (Paradox Series #1)

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Celeste Xantheus L. Yuchengco is the epitome of perfection-youngest and only daughter of the prestigious Yuchengco Clan, a BA Communication student at De La Salle University, and a campus icon. Known for her striking beauty, down-to-earth personality, and exceptional talents, she balances her life as a Student Council member, and as a lead guitarist of the rising band SYRENS, She is also known as a former ballerina who once graced the grand stages of Paris.

Beyond the university halls, her family's name is synonymous with power and legacy-an empire built on wealth, influence, and whispers of royal Chinese ancestry. The Yuchengco Group dominates industries, from banking to luxury hotels, reinforcing their old-money reputation.

But beneath Celeste's polished image lies a side that no one never knew existed. A secret so carefully concealed that it threatens to unravel everything-her life, her family's legacy, and the very identity she's built.

Is her life truly as extravagant as it seems? Or is it just a beautifully crafted illusion?All Rights Reserved

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