The Devil You Know (Book Two Of The Scales Between Us)
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After toppling one of the most powerful dynasties in Philippine history, elite attorneys Vivienne Cruz and Celeste Ravencroft are hailed as legends-champions of justice, truth, and fearless advocacy. But peace is fleeting when a ghost from their courtroom past resurfaces... with a secret that threatens to destroy everything they've built.
As they unravel a deeper web of deceit, they must confront a devastating question:
What if their greatest legal victory was their biggest mistake?
Their pursuit of the truth takes them across borders-into Swiss vaults, hidden military archives, and the path of powerful enemies who will kill to keep the truth buried. Loyalties will fracture. Trust will be tested. And the passionate bond they share may become their only anchor as their names-and lives-hang in the balance.
Because sometimes, the enemy isn't who you thought it was.
Sometimes... it's the devil you know.
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