The Weight Of Shadows
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Last published Mon, Feb 17, 2025
After her parents are murdered, Lila is forced into a brothel owned by the man who destroyed her life. Years later, she escapes, determined to destroy Victor Kane-only to find he's already dead. His son, Adrian, now runs the empire, and Lila vows to make him pay.
As she infiltrates Adrian's world, she discovers a man tormented by his father's sins. Torn between revenge and the unexpected complexity of her enemy, Lila's quest for justice takes a devastating turn...
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