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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.

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47 Chs

29: Night Out

Sarah's heart pounded as the knocking persisted, each rap against the door amplifying the dread that coursed through her veins. She knew she had to act fast, to diffuse the situation before it spiraled out of control.

Turning to Tyler, she placed a finger against his lips, silencing his protests. "That will be my boyfriend," she whispered urgently. "Act like you were fixing a pipe or something."

Tyler's brow furrowed in confusion, but Sarah's pleading gaze left no room for argument. With a reluctant nod, he straightened his rumpled clothing and strode towards the door.

Sarah took a deep breath, steeling herself for the confrontation to come. She smoothed her hair and adjusted her disheveled appearance as best she could before following in Tyler's wake.

Flinging the door open, she plastered a bright smile on her face. "Thank you so much," she gushed, her voice laced with false cheer. "I don't know what I would have done without your help."