The Bartholomew Clause
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Last published Sun, Jun 7, 2026
Lauren never asked for the life she inherited, but she's damn well earned it. Widow of the powerful Nolan Bartholomew, she now commands the family empire as President of Bartholomew Group of Industries-while simultaneously running her own successful brewery and managing the farm her father left her. But power comes at a cost, and in the Bartholomew household, loyalty is fleeting, love is leverage, and every move is a chess piece.
When she discovers a shocking clause that could force her into marriage with her husband's sister who she hates, Lauren must navigate betrayal, manipulation, and ruthless family politics-all while protecting the legacy her father and Nolan entrusted to her.
Will she bend to the Bartholomew rules, or will she seize control on her own terms?
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