The Risk of Inheritance.
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Last published Thu, Feb 26, 2026
After her parents' mysterious deaths, Lia Astor is sent to a prestigious boarding school Institut de Versaille (Institute of Versaille), and after an anonymous video is sent to her phone, she becomes determined to uncover the truth behind their passing. But she's drawn into a dangerous game when she gets the undivided attention o Ares Cross, the school's charming bad boy.
As their connection deepens, Lia and Ares discover unsettling ties between their families. The school, controlled by Ares's cunning parents, holds secrets that could change everything. But Ares's growing feelings for Lia complicate his loyalty, and soon, both are caught in a web of love, lies, and betrayal.
In a place where trust is scarce and the past won't stay buried, can Lia survive the deadly truths that threaten to tear them apart? Can she survive the betrayal she never would have expected?
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