The Price of Deception

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n his shoulders. He had meticulously orchestrated a deception so subtle yet so devastating: Eva would unwittingly ink a contract that would tie her financial future to a floundering sub

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ds a testament to countless hours of labour, a shy yet radiant smile lighting u

ttle dam. For the first time, doubt flickered in Lucas's mind. Could he truly vilify t

adventures abroad. One night, shadows draped around them, she confronted him, her voice steady

rted, a sharp edge to his to

"This is about revenge, and it

s mind, haunting him, gnawing at his resolve. The lines of his carefully drawn plan bega