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Sebastian Blake Velez is a reclusive billionaire feared for his ruthless empire. The world is shocked when he suddenly announces he will give away his entire fortune to the Velez Foundation. The nation trembles, rivals speculate, and whispers spread-some believe he is dying, others say a scandal is about to explode.
But young journalist Mara Perez refuses to accept the headlines. Determined to uncover the truth, she digs deeper into the foundation. Only to find that not a single peso has reached any charity. Instead, the billions are being funneled to something tied to Sebastian's secret past, a shadow presence holding the darkest keys to his empire.
What Mara doesn't know is that Sebastian has been watching her from the very beginning-captivated by her courage, drawn to her fire, and torn between silencing her or protecting her. As he tries to mislead her investigation and shield her from danger, their paths cross again and again. With every secret revealed and every stolen moment, they begin to fall, unwillingly, unexpectedly, and against the odds.
Will Mara chase the truth that tears them apart,
Or fall for the man who could shatter her heart?
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WARNING: Matured Content | R18 | SPG
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"Tell me... was I just a mistake you were trying to escape from?"
Blackmailed into marriage, Amelia Leigh Sinclair never expected to feel anything but hatred for Aleksandrovich Draven Volkov. Their secret marriage was nothing more than a deal-until she caught him with another woman in his office. In a fit of jealousy, Mia finally shows emotions she never thought she had, only to be met with Aleksandr's amused smirk.
Is this the beginning of the end, or is it the spark they both needed?
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Started: October 24, 2024
Ended: January 29, 2025
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Disclaimer: This story is UNEDITED. All chapters are in their first draft. Read at your own risk. Thank you!
This story is written in TAGALOG and ENGLISH, with some dialogues in RUSSIAN.