Salttears&Stolenglances
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In a world ruled by flashing lights and ruthless ambition, Emerie Alias Emerald a 20-year-old aspiring model with sun-kissed skin and eyes like green fire-enters Vale Industries to chase her dreams. she stepped into the world of flashing lights not for fame, but to prove she was more than a pretty face. But when she crosses paths with Roth Vale - the cold, calculating heir of Vale Industries - after a disturbing encounter with her manager, her path changes forever.
He's a man made of steel and silence. A storm in a suit. She wasn't supposed to matter to him.
But one stolen glance, one trembling voice - and he can't look away.
In a world where bodies are currency and power wears a tailored suit, Emerie refuses to bow. With Sarwat - her charming mentor and Roth's perfect contrast - by her side, she learns to stand taller, speak louder, and fight for the spotlight on her terms.
But behind every stolen glance, a darker game unfolds.
And the question lingers:
Will the alpha melt from her fire - or extinguish it before it burns too deep??
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