The Power Equations
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In the high-stakes world of politics, power, and deception, Angel Gupta, a fierce and independent IFS officer, crosses paths with Rudra Singhania, the enigmatic chairperson of a powerful institution and the son of India's Home Minister. Their worlds collide in London, where duty binds them, but an undeniable attraction threatens to consume them.
What starts as a cryptic rivalry in tense boardroom meetings soon turns into an intense, forbidden connection-one filled with secrets, betrayals, and unspoken desires. But when Rudra's past resurfaces in the form of Matteo Williams, a former friend turned ruthless enemy, Angel finds herself trapped in a deadly conspiracy. Unbeknownst to her, she is being used as bait in a grander scheme of revenge, corruption, and national security threats.
As the lines between love and war, trust and deception blur, Angel and Rudra must navigate a world where every move could be their last. When Rudra is critically injured in a setup meant to destroy him, Angel is forced to confront the one truth she's been avoiding-she can't lose him. But with enemies lurking in the shadows and a country's security at stake, will love be enough to survive the ruthless game they are trapped in?
A tale of passion, power, and peril, Shadowed Ties is a gripping romance-thriller where love is dangerous, loyalty is tested, and survival is never guaranteed.
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SWORN DESIRE
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Enemies At Boardroom: A Marraige Of Convenience||18+
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➻ ✦ 𝑹𝑨𝑨𝑱𝑵𝑬𝑬𝑻𝑰 ✧ 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑻𝑯𝑹𝑶𝑵𝑬 𝑶𝑭 𝑷𝑶𝑾𝑬𝑹 ✧ ✦
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THE REVENGE
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