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Twisted Fate: Power Plays

For Emma Montgomery, life as the pampered daughter of Manhattan's elite carried the weight of impossible expectations. Groomed from birth to lead her family's corporate dynasty, genuine love seemed an elusive dream amid the superficial trappings of wealth. That is, until a shocking proposal opened doors to an unexpected future. When her father arranges for Emma to enter a marriage contract with James Reynolds, the charismatic heir to a powerful political family, she sees it as an escape from her turbulent past. But neither Emma nor James could foresee the firestorm of passion and betrayal that would be sparked by their convenient union. As the one-year countdown on their sham marriage begins, Emma finds herself falling for James's unexpected depths and charm. But James has his own demons - bound by duty to fulfill his father's Machiavellian ambitions while his own heart belongs to another. As cordial pretenses melt into smoldering intimacy, their worlds collide in a maelstrom of corporate greed, political ambition, and star-crossed desire. In this sumptuous tale of love among New York's upper echelons, Emma and James become delicious pawns in a high-stakes game they never imagined playing. With every blistering secret revealed, every heart-wrenching choice posed, they must decide whether to surrender to the inescapable lure of power and privilege, or burn it all to the ground for a love too intoxicating to deny.

Twisted Riley · Urban
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47 Chs

44: Tangled Loyalties

Sarah paced nervously in her apartment, running her fingers through her hair. The knock on the door made her jump, her heart racing. She took a deep breath, steeling herself for the conversation ahead. Her hand trembled slightly as she reached for the doorknob.

"Tyler, thanks for coming," she said, opening the door, her voice barely above a whisper.

Tyler strolled in, his usual confident smirk in place. His eyes swept over Sarah, taking in her disheveled appearance and nervous energy. "Hey beautiful. What's so urgent? I came as soon as I saw your message. You look like you've seen a ghost."

Sarah gestured for him to sit on the couch, her movements jerky and uncertain. "We need to talk. It's... it's important."

"Uh oh, that doesn't sound good," Tyler said, raising an eyebrow as he sat on the couch. He leaned back, trying to appear relaxed, but his eyes never left Sarah's face. "Come on, spill it. What's got you so worked up?"