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The price of power

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Reads 269
Votes 61
Parts 21
Time 2h 34m

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In a world where power and wealth shape every decision, The price of power is the tale of a ruthless heir caught in the web of his family's expectations and a love he never saw coming. Raised by a mother who controls every aspect of his life, he is bound by duty to marry for power, not love. His fiancée, a woman of his mother's choosing, is tragically murdered, leaving him a shell of the man he once was.

But fate has other plans when he meets a woman from a wealthy family, seeking her own identity after surviving a life-altering heart surgery. Unbeknownst to her, she becomes the pawn in his game to escape his mother's manipulations. But as their tangled lives intertwine, secrets long buried come to light, betrayal is revealed, and the truth behind a murder shatters everything they thought they knew.All Rights Reserved

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The Price of You

The Price of YouCeleste lives a life of quiet numbers and calculated risks. By day, she's a meticulous accountant, crunching figures and keeping her life private. But by night, she's the star of her own MoreFans, a secret she guards fiercely, especially from her boss. Nathan knows Celeste in one way-the brilliant, composed woman he works alongside. But he's also her number one fan, watching her online with a growing obsession. He's never let on that he's more than just her boss. Until the day everything changes. When Celeste's secret comes dangerously close to being exposed, Nathan offers a deal: protection in exchange for her trust, and maybe something more. As they dance around the line between business and pleasure, the chemistry between them is undeniable. But falling for Nathan isn't without its cost. Celeste must confront her deepest fears about love, desire, and the price she's willing to pay for both. Can they balance the risk of losing everything they've worked for, or will the price of their desire be too much to pay?