Echoes of Deceit
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"The eyes . It was always there."
"I will win no matter what"
"I am coming, darling".
"Ma Chérie let me show you the way
you deserve to be loved."
"Let me worship you".
Massimo del Luca, a youngest and most successful investigator in Italy began his hunting in the affairs of Charles Franchis, powerful politician in Italy.
While he leads his path through the hunt,he happens to meet Celestina Franchis, daughter of Charles Franchis. But still unknown to the world.
On the other edge, Celestina struggles to become the CEO of the company. As she goes forward her life takes a tragic turn when she discovered the truth behind her mother's death. She found herself in web of lies where each corridor of her life echoes ' Deceit ' .
Both of them when swept by the massive waves of their past, found themselves entangled in eachother arms. Too hard to resist eachother warmth.
They were darker than the darkness.
When these two collide they will create their own kingdom.
But will it be easier for them or they will ruin each other in this journey?
Will their fate allow them to heal without breaking eachother or will the web of lies swallow them in its vicious circle?
Enjoy the journey with them only then you will get to know. Stay tuned🌺 lovelies.
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