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Get the APPThe Unwanted Wife's Unexpected Comeback
Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine
Love Unbreakable
Comeback Of The Adored Heiress
Reborn And Remade: Pursued By The Billionaire
Bound By Love: Marrying My Disabled Husband
Celestial Queen: Revenge Is Sweet When You're A Zillionaire Heiress
Moonlit Desires: The CEO's Daring Proposal
His Unwanted Wife, The World's Coveted Genius
Return, My Love: Wooing the Neglected Ex-Wife
Syndicate Games
When Love Comes Late
In order to fulfill her grandfather's last wish, Stella entered into a hasty marriage with an ordinary man she had never met before. However, even after becoming husband and wife on paper, they each led separate lives, barely crossing paths. A year later, Stella returned to Seamarsh City, hoping to finally meet her mysterious husband. To her astonishment, he sent her a text message, unexpectedly pleading for a divorce without ever having met her in person. Gritting her teeth, Stella replied, "So be it. Let’s get a divorce!" Following that, Stella made a bold move and joined the Prosperity Group, where she became a public relations officer that worked directly for the company’s CEO, Matthew. The handsome and enigmatic CEO was already bound in matrimony, and was known to be unwaveringly devoted to his wife in private. Unbeknownst to Stella, her mysterious husband was actually her boss, in his alternate identity! Determined to focus on her career, Stella deliberately kept her distance from the CEO, although she couldn't help but notice his deliberate attempts to get close to her. As time went on, her elusive husband had a change of heart. He suddenly refused to proceed with the divorce. When would his alternate identity be uncovered? Amidst a tumultuous blend of deception and profound love, what destiny awaited them?As Detective Leo Martin made his second visit to the crime scene, the morning light began to creep into the lane. The fallout persisted even after Michael Romano's body was taken overnight. There was still a sense of dread in the air, like a whisper of something incomplete, and bloodstains marred the moist cobblestones.
Leo lit a cigarette and took a long pull while thinking about what had happened the night before. The Syndicate had been shocked by Michael's murder, but more than that, it had created an opening. There was information where there was vulnerability, and the Syndicate was no exception. One informant at a time, he intended to collect every fragment he could.
Leo began his day at a gritty tavern on the outskirts of South Side, a favorite hangout for the Syndicate, where regulars kept to themselves and outsiders hardly ever left with a spotless record. Eddie, a local informant with ties to half of the city's criminal underworld, caught his attention as he looked around the room. Even though it was early, Eddie was crouched over the bar with a half-empty whiskey glass in his hands.
Leo lowered his voice and slid onto the stool next to him. "Good morning, Eddie. I heard that you could be familiar with last night.
Eddie gave him a cautious glance but didn't look away. Words spread quickly, don't they? After taking a sip, he looked around the bar and then back at Leo. Yes, I did hear some stuff. Digging into this one, though, could end up burying you, I'll warn you.
Leo disregarded the caution. "Who was responsible?" Eddie's eyes clouded as he exhaled. "No one is certain, but... A new crew is attempting to establish themselves. They refer to themselves as "The Vipers."
"The Vipers?" Leo repeated, curious. It was astonishing in and of itself that this was the first time he had heard of them.
Eddie gave a nod. Despite their diminutive size, they are intelligent. They are extremely well-organized and adept at remaining hidden. They are not being led by a two-bit mobster. There are rumors that they have a powerful person inside.
