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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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48 Chs

39: Stolen Moments

James slipped out of the grand ballroom unnoticed, the cacophony of laughter and clinking glasses fading behind him as he ventured into the dark, moonlit night. The merger ceremony was in full swing, and the world inside was blissfully unaware of his hasty departure as he hurried down the hotel corridor. His thoughts were consumed by one person - Sarah.

He reached her door and knocked softly, a quick, sharp rap, his nerves wound tight as a spring. The door creaked open, and there she stood—Sarah, the woman who made his heart race and his world complete. But her eyes were stormy, her lips set in a thin line.

Sarah's eyes widened in surprise, then narrowed. Without a word, she turned and walked back into the room.

"Sarah, wait!" James’s heart sank. He followed her into the living room, the soft glow of a single lamp casting shadows on the walls. “Sarah, wait!”

She stopped, but didn’t turn around. “What do you want, James? What are you doing here?” Her voice was low, strained.