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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.

CrownPearl · Fantasía
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45 Chs

Chapter 18

Maya stared wide-eyed at the painting, her expression a mix of shock and disbelief. Her fingers trembled, and she clutched Victoria's arm, seeking reassurance in the face of the inexplicable.

"Victoria, did you see that? What was... How did..." Maya stammered, her voice shaky, her gaze still fixed on the now seemingly ordinary painting.

Victoria glanced at Maya, her eyes filled with a mix of empathy and unwavering determination. She knew that what they had witnessed was beyond the realms of rational explanation, yet she maintained her calm demeanor.

"I saw it, Maya," Victoria replied softly, her tone comforting yet resolute. "But ghosts or the supernatural don't exist. There must be a logical explanation behind this."

"But... but what was that? It can't be a trick of light or our imagination," Maya insisted, her voice quivering with lingering fear.