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A lie so sweetly dressed

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Reads 143
Votes 37
Parts 7
Time 21m

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*Mystery | Revenge | Hidden Identity*

Anya is a brilliant young detective - at least, that's what the world believes.
But behind the sharp mind and calm eyes hides a woman haunted by secrets and driven by revenge.

Just days before her promotion, her boyfriend is murdered - and all signs point to one man: **Alex**, a charming billionaire with untouchable power and a perfectly clean image.

To expose him, Anya reinvents herself and becomes his **personal assistant** - stepping into the lion's den with a plan to destroy everything he's built. But the deeper she digs, the more twisted the truth becomes.

**What she finds isn't just about him...
It's a truth far more personal than she ever imagined.**All Rights Reserved

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