When struggling artist Eva Harper is hired to paint a mural at the luxurious estate of enigmatic billionaire Lucas Voss, she is drawn into a world of opulence and mystery. Lucas is magnetic, charming, and seemingly perfect, but Eva senses there's more to him than meets the eye. As sparks fly between them, Eva begins to let her guard down, believing she's found her fairy tale. However, Lucas harbours a dark secret: Eva is the daughter of the man who ruined his family years ago. For Lucas, seducing her was part of an elaborate revenge plan to destroy her emotionally and financially. But as he gets closer to Eva, he finds himself captivated by her warmth and sincerity. His cold-hearted plan starts to crumble as genuine feelings emerge. When Eva accidentally discovers the truth about Lucas's vendetta, her world shatters. Heartbroken and betrayed, she leaves him, vowing never to look back. But Eva isn't one to stay down for long. She channels her pain into a new art project that gains international acclaim, catapulting her into her own success. As Eva thrives, Lucas is consumed by regret and guilt. He realizes his revenge has cost him the one person who truly matters. Desperate for redemption, he tries to win her back, but Eva is no longer the naive woman he once knew. She's stronger, wiser, and determined to make Lucas pay for what he did. In a world where love and vengeance collide, will Lucas be able to prove his remorse and win Eva's forgiveness, or will his betrayal leave them both shattered beyond repair?
Chapter 1 A Stroke of fate
Chapter One:
The morning sun cast a warm, golden glow through the dusty windows of Eva Harper's tiny studio, illuminating splatters of paint like confetti on the wall. Surrounded by canvases that whispered stories yet to be told, Eva stood with her paintbrush poised over a half-finished masterpiece. But just as inspiration surged, a sharp knock at the door pulled her back to reality.
"Coming!" she called, hastily wiping her paint-streaked hands on her apron.
Outside, Isabella pulsed with energy, her eyes alight with excitement and a thick envelope clutched in her hands. "You've got mail, and it looks fancy!"
With trembling fingers, Eva tore it open, her breath catching as she read the offer to paint a mural for Voss Manor-one of the city's most exclusive estates.
"Is this real?" Eva whispered, her heart racing with disbelief.
"It's real, babe! And you're going to nail it!" Isabella cheered, her enthusiasm infectious.
At Voss Manor, the sheer opulence nearly knocked the breath from Eva's lungs. Marble floors stretched like a luxurious river beneath her feet, and majestic ceilings soared high above, adorned with lavish chandeliers that sparkled like a thousand stars. Each wall showcased priceless art that surpassed her wildest dreams. And then, there he was-Lucas Voss.
"Miss Harper?" His voice was smooth, like velvet against her skin, instantly capturing her attention.
Their eyes met, and an unexpected spark ignited within Eva's chest. Lucas, however, regarded her as a mere pawn astepping stone in his meticulously crafted game of revenge.
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