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Secrets and Subterfuge

BLURB In the risky world of investigative journalism, Victoria Langley faces her toughest mission. She pretends to be a sharp entrepreneur to get close to Alexander Harrington, a billionaire shrouded in mystery. But things get more complicated than she imagined. Victoria uncovers a dark scheme as she digs into Alexander's life. He's wrongly accused by a vengeful ex-partner. The accusation involves a scandal with a Mafia lord's sister and a forced abortion. Alexander's life is on the line as the Mafia seeks revenge. Victoria gets caught in a dangerous game of truth and lies. The deeper she goes, the more she finds herself tangled in secrets. Surprisingly, she discovers her own connections to the Mafia, endangering her undercover mission. As danger approaches, Victoria and Alexander grow closer, but their relationship is on a thin edge. With high stakes, they must navigate a path full of lies, betrayal, and a race against time to reveal the truth. If they fail, their worlds will collide in a chaotic mix of crime, love, and the quest for justice.

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45 Chs

Chapter 11

Victoria's evening had wound down into a quiet night as she settled into her apartment. The faint glow from her phone screen illuminated the darkened room as she sat down on the comfortable sofa, flipping through a magazine. The rhythmic ticking of the clock provided a gentle background to her thoughts.

Just as she was about to delve into a captivating article, her phone buzzed, displaying "Mom Calling." Victoria's face lit up with a soft smile as she answered, "Hi, Mom!"

"Victoria, darling! How are you, my dear?" Her mother's warm voice came through the line, carrying a sense of comfort and familiarity.

"I'm good, Mom. How about you?" Victoria replied, her tone affectionate.

"Oh, you know me, always bustling around. But enough about me! I want to hear everything about you. How's work? Any interesting developments?" Her mother's curiosity was evident, as always.