Crossing the Line
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Last published Mon, Apr 14, 2025
Ezekias Devereux is the unapproachable boss everyone fears-serious, smart, and completely focused on his work. With no time for love and no interest in relationships, his parents have taken matters into their own hands, arranging a marriage to secure his legacy. But then, he meets Maise Rea Garcia.
Maise is the definition of independence-a hardworking, strong woman who's determined to carve out her own future. After leaving her government job, she's now working for Ezekias, trying to save money while keeping her personal life a secret. What starts as a professional relationship quickly evolves into something more. When Maise's boyfriend betrays her, it's Ezekias who steps in, offering her the kind of support she never expected from the stoic man who's always been impossible to read.
As they grow closer, crossing professional lines into a deeper, unexpected friendship, Maise and Ezekias both find themselves rethinking their lives, their commitments, and the future they've been forced into. But when love starts to blossom between them, can they navigate their messy pasts and find a future together?
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