The Devil's canvas
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Last published Sun, Nov 2, 2025
She paints with passion. He destroys with precision.
When Aria Vale's art catches the eye of Dante Morelli - billionaire, crime lord, and cold-blooded strategist - her world bleeds into his shadows.
He came to buy a painting.
He left wanting the artist.
In a city where every secret has a price, their attraction is a dangerous game - one that could ruin them both.
Because Dante doesn't love.
He owns.
And Aria's about to learn what happens when the devil decides he wants something pure.
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