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AnonEpisoder
Ongoing, First published Jun 03, 2025
Mature
ambitionbillionaireromancecomedycontroldramafemaleceolivetriangleofficerivalrypowerpowerdynamicsromanceromanticdramasecretsslowburnstrongfemalelead
Step into Elara's world of betrayal, desire, and power, where every decision matters. Elara Monroe is at the top of her game: fierce, flawless, and feared in every boardroom. She has very clear rules: no apologies, no second chances, and no distractions. A dangerously sexy stranger who knows more about her past than he should. And an unexpected online match who pushes boundaries dares her to feel more than just control. Between a ruthless office rival aiming to sabotage her and secrets she's tried to bury, Elara fights for more than just power. Two men. One promotion. And the past she thought she'd erased. In a world where ambition is dangerous, and love is a liability, Elara has one rule left: never let them see you break. 

Office rivalry | A strong, flawed MC| Two significantly different love interests | Steamy tension & psychological drama | Secrets and scandal
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The Mafia Boss' Secret Maid

35 parts Complete

She didn't believe in makeup, manners, or mafia men-until she was forced into his mansion. Elara Khan is no damsel in distress. With combat boots instead of heels and sarcasm sharper than any blade, this tomboy chef-in-training doesn't bow to anyone. But when her foster family's debt drags her into a dangerous deal, Elara ends up working as a maid in a mansion that screams trouble. Enter Damian Moretti-infamous mafia boss, devilishly controlled, and used to obedience. What he doesn't expect is a girl who talks back, breaks his rules, and somehow manages to make his bulletproof heart skip a beat. She's chaotic. He's calculated. She's hiding from her past. He's drowning in his. But when a murder ties their fates together, Elara is forced to stay under his roof... and under his protection. She may mop the floors, but she's about to clean house-with fists, fury, and a fearless heart.

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