Between Hatred & Desire
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For generations, Lancaster Industries and Montclair Corp have been locked in a ruthless war for dominance, their bitter feud woven into the very foundation of their empires. Seraphine Lancaster, an icy perfectionist groomed for power, has spent her life despising the Montclair family. Adrienne Noelle Montclair, a charismatic and fearless strategist, thrives in their rivalry, seeing every battle as a game she refuses to lose.
But when an unknown enemy begins dismantling both corporations from the shadows, they have no choice but to forge an uneasy alliance. As they navigate corporate espionage, betrayal, and hidden threats, Noelle's obsession with protecting Sera turns dangerously possessive. What starts as reluctant cooperation soon spirals into a volatile passion-one they can neither control nor deny.
In a world where power is everything, love was never part of the plan. But between hatred and desire, the line is razor-thin.
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