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Bound by Secrets by Anastasia Riley

Chapter 2 The Hidden Agenda

Word Count: 856    |    Released on: 12/01/2025

sharp instincts and even sharper pen. Emma had worked her way up from the bottom, building a reputation as a tenacious r

er the years, she had internalized the narrative. Aaron Blake, her father, had lost everything when Damian's father, Peter Cross, had bet

ruin, and the anger that festered within him for years. The Cross family was to blame, and Emma was determined to take back

r since. The company, once a symbol of prosperity, had been left in ruins when Damian's father betrayed Aaron and sided with Sal

Cross had rebuilt the empire his father had left behind, turning it into one of the most powerful conglomerates in the world. But Emma was cer

ificed too much, and it was time to reclaim what was lost. Emma wasn't just looking for a story. She was looking for a way

made sure of that. She would infiltrate the company, work closely with Damian Cross, and uncover the truth tha

the fallout with her father. Damian was a shrewd businessman, a man whose intelligence and ruthlessness had built the empire

d to shed her connection to her father. The Blake name was too synonymous with betrayal, too tied to the scandal that

uld now go by Alexandra Collins, a name that held no ties to her father's past or the bitter history between the Blakes an

it had shaped her into who she was. However, if she was going to succeed in taking down the Cross empire, she needed to become

ice, about getting back what was taken from them and exposing the truth. She would become someo

empire that could bring it all down. Emma wasn't sure how long it would take to gain his trust, but she was willing to d

steadying herself. Thi

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Bound by Secrets by Anastasia Riley
Bound by Secrets by Anastasia Riley
“Damian Cross is a reclusive billionaire, haunted by a past so dark that it keeps him isolated from the world and from love. A traumatic witness to his father's murder, he's spent years building an empire while secretly seeking vengeance on those responsible. But when Emma Blake enters his life as an undercover assistant at his luxurious resort project, everything changes. Emma, a determined journalist, has been tasked with investigating Damian for her father's alleged crimes. But the deeper she digs into Damian's past, the more she uncovers secrets, lies, and a connection that ties her father to the very tragedy that ruined Damian's life. Torn between loyalty to her family and a growing love for Damian, Emma finds herself trapped in a web of deceit, danger, and heartbreak. As sparks fly between them and their lives intertwine, Damian must confront the truth that has haunted him for years. Will Emma's bravery be enough to expose the sins of the past and heal the wounds of the present? Or will the shadows of betrayal and vengeance tear them apart forever?”
1 Chapter 1 The relentless pursuit2 Chapter 2 The Hidden Agenda3 Chapter 3 The gauntlet4 Chapter 4 The call5 Chapter 5 Into the lion's den6 Chapter 6 The ice begins to crack7 Chapter 7 Cracks in the ice8 Chapter 8 Closer to the Fire9 Chapter 9 A Web of Secrets10 Chapter 10 A Collision of Worlds11 Chapter 11 A Night of Glimmers and Shadows12 Chapter 12 A Dangerous Pull13 Chapter 13 A Game of Control14 Chapter 14 A Dangerous Line15 Chapter 15 The Heat of the Moment16 Chapter 16 The Ambush and the Aftermath17 Chapter 17 The Aftermath of the Attack18 Chapter 18 The Moment They Couldn't Deny19 Chapter 19 The Edge of No Return