Beneath The Lines
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When Aiah Arceta is forced into a marriage to save her family's crumbling company, she finds herself tied to Mikha Lim - a distant, unreadable stranger. Living under the same roof, their clash of worlds sparks tension and unexpected emotions. But beneath the surface lies a web of secrets that could change everything. In a society where love is bound by expectations, Mikha must face the hardest question of all: can she follow her heart, even if it leads her somewhere she never expected?
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