Twisted Fates & Shattered Vows

crystal on the cascading chandeliers caught the light and scattered it like fireflies across the walls. It

e the man himself. His posture-shoulders back, chin high-radiated control. At twenty-six, Adrian Vale had conquered more

lashes erupted like lightning storms. But Adrian's eyes remained detached, scanning the crowd

n waves, and her lips curled in a poised smile-the kind that turned heads and weakened spines.

h close to his ear. Her voice was soft, sultry, lined with sugar

not quite into a smile. "T

tion followed him. As he ascended, the room seemed to hush-not from

e was fading. Today, Vale Enterprises dominates five continents, twenty-seven subsidiaries, and is

the room. But Adrian's ex

me. It's about what we

st. Only a few in the room truly understood Adrian

cross his face. He looked every inch the charismatic cousin-the one who made deals at poker tables

b's gaze

something inaudible. Caleb nodded subtly, then his smile returned-slick and charming.

their slow exits. Elena slipped outside onto the balcony, the chill air kissing her bare sh

es glowing under the moon

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smile lingering. "Then

d in, kissed her cheek, and m

her smile fading the se

ear, voice low and sharp. "Everything's in place. The leak will hit i

someone app

smile and wide, innocent eyes. He was the only person A

grinned. "I think Dad

a warm expression.

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expression hardened. "Ti

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