Cold flames
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Haifa Danjuma once lived a life of privilege, her family's wealth and influence shielding her from the harsh realities of the world. But after her father, Yusuf Danjuma, is betrayed and dragged into disgrace by shadowy, powerful men masquerading as friends, her world shatters. Forced to leave bustling Lagos and settle in the North with her paralyzed mother and younger brother Ibraheem, Haifa struggles to hold onto their fading legacy.
One evening, after dinner, her mother discovers a worn notebook among her husband's belongings, a notebook with torn pages and a cryptic note instructing them to call a mysterious number if anything happens. With hesitant fingers, she dials, and Suleiman Sa'ad Rabiu's voice answers. Suleiman, a hardened investigator and head of a law and security firm, has his own tangled history with Haifa's family.
As secrets unravel, Haifa and Suleiman confront a dangerous web of deceit, betrayal, and lost honor. A forbidden love stirs between them, fragile yet fierce, but is constantly hindered by the truths they unearth, the weight of family status, and the crushing pressure of reputation. Cold Flames is a gripping tale of resilience, redemption, and the fierce pursuit of truth amid love and sacrifice.
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