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A marked affair

A marked affair

Adventure
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Iris Dean never imagined that her quiet life of survival and silence would intersect with the world of royalty. When her sick mother is accused of theft, she is blackmailed into sacrificing her innocence to save the only family she has left. One night. One lie. One powerful prince. Lucian Stone, the crowned heir of Nexalith, is a young billionaire, burdened by legacy and bound by ancient tradition. His bride must be untouched. So when the glamorous Mira Hills is introduced as a potential match, a virginity test is conducted. But when money meets manipulation, even doctors can be bought. Mira isn't pure, and her mother Evelyn knows it. Desperate to seal the royal union, Evelyn blackmails Iris to secretly take her daughter's place in Lucian's bed. Drugged and confused, Lucian notices something that night a scar on her back, a touch that lingers. But by morning, the mark is gone, and he doubts himself. Months later, Iris crosses paths with Lucian again, this time as an employee in his company thanks to her friend Noah, Lucian's personal assistant who helped her get the job. Lucian can't shake the feeling that he knows her. A kiss confirms it. The scar. The spark. The storm. As secrets unravel, Mira's lies crumble, and Iris must choose between silence and truth. Will Lucian forgive her? Will the truth set her free or destroy her again? Setting: Set in the fictional modern day city of Nexalith, a metropolis where old royalty meets sleek wealth. From the opulent Stone Palace to the corporate brilliance of Stone Corp, the city is a reflection of luxury, secrets, and unyielding tradition.