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Empire in the Shadows

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Reads 10,111
Votes 475
Parts 50
Time 10h 40m

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Josiah King built his empire brick by brick, moving through the streets like a ghost no one could touch. At twenty-six, he's the man everyone respects or fears. The cops want him. The rivals envy him. The women chase him. But Josiah plays the game differently: silent moves, sharp mind, no mistakes.All Rights Reserved

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No lines left to cross by thatgirlwena

India Love is a force of nature-fiery, reckless, and dangerously seductive. A ruthless hitwoman under Christopher Brown's command, she thrives in chaos, reveling in the trouble she stirs. Living in his villa alongside her best friend, Stunna, India plays by her own rules, pushing limits just to see who flinches first. But there's one line she can't seem to cross-Christopher himself. Chris is disciplined, dominant, and deadly, a man who built his empire with blood and strategy. He doesn't entertain distractions. He doesn't break his own rules. And he sure as hell doesn't touch what's his. No matter how tempting. But India isn't the type to take "no" for an answer. As tensions rise and lines blur, India's dangerous game of seduction threatens to unravel everything. And when desire finally ignites between them, the consequences will be explosive. Because in their world, love isn't just forbidden-it's a liability. And liabilities? Get eliminated.

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