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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 · Fantaisie
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45 Chs

Chapter 10

As Alexander retired to his chambers, the weight of the night's events lingered heavily on his mind. Despite his weariness, sleep eluded him as he lay in bed, thoughts swirling with the urgency of the situation.

The grandeur of the estate seemed distant now, the silence of the night amplifying the intensity of his contemplations. Time passed slowly as Alexander mulled over the intricate puzzle presented by the clandestine meeting.

Tossing and turning in bed, he found himself ensnared in a maze of thoughts. The pressing concerns of corporate instability coupled with the mysterious disappearance of Charles weighed heavily on his mind. His thoughts darted from potential scenarios to strategic moves he could make.

As the night crept on, Alexander's exhaustion from the day's events began to catch up with him. Despite his best efforts to push through, his eyelids grew heavy, and the relentless churning of his thoughts eventually succumbed to the embrace of sleep.