Crimson ties
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Last published Sun, Feb 22, 2026
Ethan Park never expected to land a job as the secretary of Adrian Blackwell-the most feared CEO in the city. Bright, bubbly, and a little clumsy, Ethan is the complete opposite of his cold, intimidating boss. But behind Adrian's flawless suits and icy glare lies a secret darker than Ethan could ever imagine.
Adrian isn't just a powerful businessman-he's the ruthless head of a mafia empire.
To the world, he's untouchable. To his enemies, he's a monster.
But to Ethan... he's something else entirely.
Drawn into a dangerous world of secrets, betrayal, and blood, Ethan finds himself torn between fear and fascination. And Adrian, a man who trusts no one, begins to crack under the warmth of the one person who should have run away.
In a world where love is a weakness and innocence is a target, can a sunshine-hearted boy and a bloodstained king survive each other?
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