Empire of Lies
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Book One of Empire Series.
Empire of Lies - A tale of power, deception, and an unexpected love that defies all odds.
In a world where secrets hold more power than truth, Raghav Malhotra is a man built on control and precision-until a cryptic letter threatens to unravel his empire. Enter Gauri Deshmukh, a fierce and brilliant consultant hired to audit his company, unknowingly stepping into a battlefield of lies, betrayal, and buried pasts.
As their paths collide in a whirlwind of tension, grudging respect, and forbidden attraction, the stakes rise higher than either of them ever imagined.
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