0
TOP UP
Reading History
Sign out
Get the APPIn the Shadow of Truth
/1/114057/coverorgin.jpg?v=59ba4975471bd2fb60e3a2010fe30d03&imageMogr2/format/webp)
The Jilted Wife's Spectacular Billionaire Comeback
For ten years, I was the perfect, obedient wife to my wealthy husband, managing his severe OCD and hosting flawless high-society parties. But on our tenth anniversary, when I brought him his special hangover soup, I caught him sleeping with my younger sister in our master bedroom. Instead of panicking, he coldly handed me divorce papers with zero assets. He told me I was just a "placeholder" until my sister finished her degree and was ready to take my spot. Desperate, I called my mother for help, only to find out she had known about their affair for years. "You don't have Jana's drive or her looks. You clean house and you cook. That's not a wife, that's a domestic." My own mother sneered at me, telling me to walk away quietly because our family needed his financial support. They kicked me out of the penthouse with nothing but a suitcase, laughing that a woman who hadn't worked in a decade would end up begging on the streets. I bled for this family for ten years, only to be thrown away like garbage when my sister wanted my life. But they didn't know that while I was playing the boring housewife, I had secretly earned a Cordon Bleu diploma, a Cornell nutrition certification, and a Columbia master's degree. Using a hidden photo to blackmail a property out of him, I packed my elite credentials and landed a $300,000-a-year job managing a billionaire's estate. When my ex-husband drunkenly called days later demanding I come back to serve him, I calmly hit block.Lucas sat at the kitchen table, his mind a whirlwind of thoughts as he absentmindedly stirred his coffee. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air, mingling with the sound of Sarah chopping vegetables at the counter.
"Hey, Luke, you've been quiet tonight. Everything okay?" Said Sarah she gaze at Lucas looking up, Lucas eyes met with Sarah's concerned gaze. He forced a smile, trying to push aside the weight of his thoughts.
"Yeah, just tired from work, I guess."
Said lucas, She frowns slightly, her eyes searching his "Are you sure that's all?"
In hesitation, unsure how to voice his inner turmoil "It's just... I don't know, something feels off."
Sarah immediately sets down her knife and moves to sit beside him, placing a comforting hand on his arm "You can talk to me, you know. Whatever it is, we'll figure it out together."
He instantly takes a deep breath, feeling a sense of relief at her words "Thanks, Sarah. It's just... I feel like I don't belong here sometimes."
Sarah squeezes his arm reassuringly "What do you mean?"
Lucas struggles to find the right words "I mean, your family, this whole lifestyle... it's not what I'm used to. Sometimes I feel like I'm just pretending to fit in."
Sarah gently brushes his cheek with her hand "You're not pretending, Luke. You're a part of this family, and we love you just the way you are."
His face clouded with weak smiles, grateful for her reassurance "Thanks, Sarah. I needed to hear that."
She leans in and kisses his cheek "Anytime, love."
As they sat together in comfortable silence, Lucas's gaze fell upon something on the floor. He reached down and picked it up, a small envelope that had fallen unnoticed during their conversation.
Lucas furrows his brow, examining the envelope "Hey, did you drop this?"
Sarah shakes her head, puzzled "No, I don't think so. What is it?"
Lucas instantly opens the envelope and pulls out a letter, his curiosity piqued "It looks like there's something inside."
Sarah leans in to get a better look "Who's it from?"
Lucas immediately reads the letter silently, his eyes widening in surprise "It's... it's from my father."
Sarah's eyes widen in shock as she listens to Lucas's words.
"Your father? But I thought..."
/0/55007/coverorgin.jpg?v=8129e08c5be673a953fc32d0071ef17d&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Shadow of Truth
"Join Lucas, Sarah, and Emily on a heart-pounding journey of suspense, betrayal, and redemption in 'Shadows of Truth.' As they uncover dark secrets and face insurmountable odds, their bond is tested in a gripping tale of courage, resilience, and the enduring power of friendship. With twists and turn/0/90478/coverorgin.jpg?v=86cc13471f2f2f5d3f5dd341c091b0db&imageMogr2/format/webp)
In the Wake of Truth
Two years of marriage. Two years of trust. Two years of secrets I never knew existed. I thought I was coming home to the man I married-surprising Nathan after my work trip ended early. Instead, I stood frozen in the doorway of our bedroom, watching my husband tangled in the sheets with someone I nev/0/70588/coverorgin.jpg?v=9716cc9470cb25d464393eb6c6869fee&imageMogr2/format/webp)
In the shadow of Love
Madison carter moved to a new city to leave her complicated family background behind, to focus on a new beginning, but when her car breaks down, her life takes a new turn she never expected. Aaron Thompson, a brooding mechanic with a past that intertwines with Mr Denzel Carter's connection with the/0/66653/coverorgin.jpg?v=4fc2b46be4cfc22a71829569d972cf8d&imageMogr2/format/webp)
IN THE SHADOW OF THE MAFIA
Hera's life has been a nightmare ever since her stepfather and mother died, leaving her in the hands of her cruel stepbrother, Damian. Treated like a maid in her own home, Hera's only hope lies in her late grandfather's inheritance, which she plans to use to escape her miserable life. Unbeknownst to/0/59118/coverorgin.jpg?v=4f0896339ed8fa5faff986b59cb7fc17&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Love in the shadow
“Dont you think I have to know your name" I murmured to him as I keep moaning He held my hands tight unto the bed and took off my top “Should we do this?” He asked kissing my neck down to my breast, my nipple became hard and pointed. I kept moaning non stop, I hurriedly took of my panties and took/0/61003/coverorgin.jpg?v=df5a41f29fe0e97727a3f29eac4290af&imageMogr2/format/webp)
In The Mafia's Shadow
Valentina never wanted to be a stripper, but it was a way to make ends meet. When her brother's debts to the Mafia drag her into danger, she finds herself cornered. Then, the ruthless Mafia Don, Druid Steel, makes her an irresistible offer. Her life changes the moment they meet, but whether it's f/1/108882/coverorgin.jpg?v=6af39826e5be60fd63441246807176b0&imageMogr2/format/webp)
LOVE IN THE SHADOW
Summer Mark, a dedicated doctor, saves a mysterious stranger from a brutal attack on a rainy Miami night. As she tends to his wounds, their eyes lock, and she feels an inexplicable connection. Unbeknownst to Summer, the stranger is linked to one of Miami's most feared mafias, and their chance encoun/0/11498/coverorgin.jpg?v=538a1bd155e8009d2c5b020be4895569&imageMogr2/format/webp)
The Meaning of Truth
William James was an important American psychologist and philosopher. He was one of the early academics of psychology and his philosophy touched mainly on pragmatism and the religious or mystic experience. In this sequel to his philosophical work Pragmatism, James discusses the nature of truth. He t/0/72952/coverorgin.jpg?v=39ba3a758c1b803fd9963bd60a34789c&imageMogr2/format/webp)
WOLVES IN THE SHADOW
Investigative journalist Mira Caldwell is known for unearthing secrets no one dares to touch. When a string of mysterious disappearances ties back to billionaire real estate mogul Dane Voss, she is determined to expose him. But as she digs deeper, she unravels a hidden war brewing in the city's shad/0/74294/coverorgin.jpg?v=b004bbd8e40912ef9afd968827fcbb1c&imageMogr2/format/webp)
The Shadow In The Hospital
Walker knew his instinct was right. Everything about the hospital was telling him to be more vigilant. They thought he will get tired from their bad treatment and forget Elizabeth, the love of his life. Little did they know that Walker was not just a man, but a man from a different breed who don't k/0/23625/coverorgin.jpg?v=17d767123dda84c7c6ea2494874202bf&imageMogr2/format/webp)
THE FLAMES IN THE SHADOW
In an era when great darkness and corruption reign, an immortal sorcerer is desperate for unprecedented imperial power over an island whose salvation must depend on the affections between an unsung prince and a blameworthy sorceress. Zeranah is not just a powerful sorceress but also a celibate clai/0/83646/coverorgin.jpg?v=0bc40758964a27e5eabac146ea74325c&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Love In The Shadow Of Gilded Chains
In the grand halls of the Devereux estate, Claire's life is defined by silence and duty. As the daughter of one of the family maids, she moves unseen among the opulence that feels worlds away. But beneath her quiet exterior lies a heart that dreams of freedom-and of a love that seems impossible. A/0/68239/coverorgin.jpg?v=c9710f1a6eeb4b4b6de34e6c9b91ec13&imageMogr2/format/webp)
WHISPERS IN THE SHADOW
Sarah Pierce finds herself in a desperate world of high-stakes decisions and hazardous connections when her once-thriving art gallery is on the verge of closing. Enter Vane Russell, a mysterious, domineering investor whose gift of deliverance carries ties as dark and enigmatic as the man himself. V/0/46415/coverorgin.jpg?v=e02493c325190675c64fac0ae14ff009&imageMogr2/format/webp)
The Shadow of Deception
Marvin Simpson will be 25 next month. He is shy about ladies but not Cassie, the cleaner. Unknown to Marvin, Cassie was an assassin sent to kill him by the Contractor. Cassie has a four-month contract to kill Marvin while Marvin has Six months to get a wife or lose his company./0/69261/coverorgin.jpg?v=de207fc92df0f93444dfebbd93bccabf&imageMogr2/format/webp)
The shadow of vengeance
In a world of magic and deception, Princess Bella must navigate the treacherous landscape of court politics and ancient prophecies to save her kingdom from destruction. With the help of her loyal brother Edward, Prince keiran and the mysterious Captain Orion, Bella must confront the dark forces t/0/17074/coverorgin.jpg?v=960b700be225716936bc85f89c60bda7&imageMogr2/format/webp)
The Truth of Christianity
No matter what your personal beliefs are, it's indisputable that Christianity has played a major role in influencing human culture over the last two thousand years. In this thought-provoking volume, author William Turton examines the evidence for and against the truth of Christianity. His fair-minde/0/5159/coverorgin.jpg?v=6bdbcb1ae38b1294620a926bdece266e&imageMogr2/format/webp)
The Shadow of the Cathedral
The Shadow of the Cathedral by Vicente Blasco Ibanez/1/105445/coverorgin.jpg?v=29d00d663eb612b5f30d0db9ea1f6f24&imageMogr2/format/webp)
A Flame in the Shadow
For a thousand years, the city of Crescent Falls has survived beneath the shadow of an ancient savior. Each century, a man is chosen as an offering to Sariyah-the being said to have once driven demons from the world. When Bastion, the man Ember loves, is taken after daring to refuse her, Ember's gri/0/72792/coverorgin.jpg?v=20250412075756&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Shadow of the Pact
In a city ruled by shadows, two clans share the power: The Morvans, a family of werewolves dominating the local mafia. The Vassilis, a lineage of vampires controlling the occult trade. A fragile pact prevents war... until a forbidden love threatens to break it. Sasha Morvan, the rebellious daught/0/75747/coverorgin.jpg?v=6b08c2276fe2115c612eca0e38332f99&imageMogr2/format/webp)
