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BENEATH THE ICE

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Parts 3
Time 9m

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mystery-thriller romance

Adrian Kael is a man carved from ice-mafia king, untouchable, and merciless.

Elara Voss is the woman reckless enough to crack him.

When her audit accidentally exposes one of his shell companies, she expects ruin. Instead, he offers a six-month contract: her freedom in exchange for working under his watch... and living in his penthouse. 

Publicly, they're the perfect power couple. Privately, they're a storm-sharp words, lingering touches, and stolen glances that burn hotter than they admit. 

Every brush of skin feels like a challenge, every secret a weapon. But when betrayal cuts deep, Adrian will bleed, beg, and break to win her back. Because in his world, love isn't sweet-it's dangerous, consuming, and bound in chains. And Elara is learning... some chains feel like home.All Rights Reserved

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