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Beneath the Deception

Leituras 45
Votos 7
Capítulos 14
Tempo 56m

Leituras 45
Votos 7
Capítulos 14
Tempo 56m

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Elias Carter is a top government spy known for his precision and unshakable focus-until his latest mission throws him into dangerous, uncharted territory. His target? Valeria Moreau, a wealthy art dealer suspected of having a link with the elusive criminal mastermind, Specter.

But Valeria isn't just another mark. She's charming, brilliant, and maddeningly irresistible. As Elias infiltrates her world under a false identity, he finds himself drawn to her in ways he never expected. Meanwhile, Valeria is no fool-she knows someone is watching her. And when her new acquaintance, "Elliot Johnson," starts appearing in her life a little too often, she begins her own investigation.

What starts as a cat-and-mouse chase soon spirals into a tangled web of secrets, lies, and undeniable chemistry. As their paths intertwine, Elias and Valeria must navigate a game where betrayal is inevitable, and the truth could destroy them both.

When the final mask comes off, will they still be standing on the same side? Or will love be the most dangerous deception of all?Todos os Direitos Reservados

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Criminally Yours

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