In the glitzy world of high-stakes politics, billionaire James Harding's Senate bid seems to be inexchangeable. But under the polished campaign, a network of secrets waits and might destroy everything. James's secret weapon is Alex, his charming, bright, totally committed son. So then is he? James is distant from the two-fold life his child leads as he rises in the polls offering to eradicate the drug epidemic afflicting the city. Now enter Sarah, Alex's girlfriend and the best drug expert in the city, hot on the route of a wily head honcho often known as "The Apparition." What she finds will completely change her world. As election day comes, the borders separating family from obligation from survival are erasing. An amazing attempt at murder... a pregnancy that might kill... An astounding double-crossing... As rival gangs approach and long-buried facts surface, the Hardings discover they are in a dangerous game in which none is who they seem. Will James's political ambitions be realised? Could Alex at any time transcend his past? And to protect the people Sarah loves, how far will she travel?
The New York sky glittered past the penthouse office floor-to- ceiling windows of Harding Businesses. James Harding stood erect with his silver hair precisely coiffered as he stared out over the city he hoped to picture. Loaded with vibrant reporters and glittering cameras, he headed to face the room. James started, his deep voice capturing attention, "Today, I stand before you not just as a businessman but also as a citizen worried for the future of our great city."
That is the reason I am announcing my US Senate nomination. The room radiated love and camera streaks grew stronger. From the sidelines, James' son Alex praised, his emerald eyes scanning the crowd. He wore a perfectly cut suit, every inch reflecting child and efficient COO. James continued his speech, outlining his vision for a safer, sans drug New York, and Alex's thoughts wandered. He considered the other outfit he would wear tonight when he turned into another person entirely in his storage room. "The medication pandemic is destroying our networks," James said fervuously. "As your senator, I swear to end this threat from our streets!"
Alex let out a sigh.
Want his father had known the truth. Father and son withdrew to James' private room following the Q&A session. "That worked out favorably, wouldn't you say?" Pouring two glasses of scotch, James asked. Alex said, "Totally, Father," sipping the drink. "You take care of this." James shook his son's shoulder. "I couldn't have done this without Alex.
Your assistance is quite useful. Alex grinned as he drove the guilt out of his reach. Father, constantly. I will act in the required way to help you to win." Alex left his sleeping girlfriend Sarah behind as he snuck out of his luxury apartment as evening fell. He headed toward an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of town, throwing off his fancy suit for unremarkable dark clothing. Inside he met a bunch of stern men. One among them nodded politely and answered, "Ghost."
Now totally suited as "The Ghost," the mysterious drug lord, Alex walked to the head of the table. He asked, "Report." Alex's mind flew while his lieutenants reported back on their activities. Under his direction was the exact illegal behavior his father had pledged to stop. He still felt the difference. Sarah Harding slumped over her workspace in a crowded police area across town, surrounded by blurry reconnaissance pictures and case papers. Her blonde hair was tied up in a haphazard ponytail and black rings lined her eyes. "Again, Harding, burning the midnight oil?" her friend, criminal agent Mike Rodriguez, questioned as he dropped a fresh espresso right in front of her. Sarah looked heavenward, thankfully. "Apologize, Mike.
I feel as though I am approaching something important. On her computer window, she pointed to a fuzzy picture. "This is the closest we have seen thus far with an obvious chance for "The Phantom." Should we be able to only identify him, we will fully disclose this whole scenario." Leaching in, Mike stared at the picture. "It still seems somewhat confused.
How could you be sure this is even his?" Looking determined through her blue eyes, Sarah "Call that gut. Though he has been three steps ahead of us for years, this man is getting more bold. At last he will make a mistake. Alex texted Sarah saying, "Working late again?" while she was talking. You miss me. Keep in mind dinner with Father tomorrow night. Sarah grinned, writing out a quick answer before returning to work. She didn't know the man she was hunting and the man she loved were the same man.
Alex closed the assembly back in the stockroom. "Keep a low profile for the next few weeks," he told his staff. "This Senate race is going to get quite hot. Any mistakes are unacceptable to us financially." Alex's right-hand woman, Elena Vasquez stayed behind when his men left. "Boss, are you sure on this? Your father's campaign is going to complicate things. Alex tightened his teeth. "Eleanor, I underlie control over it. Just keep yourself on target." Elena nodded, but her eyes suggested doubt. " ghosts, whatever you say."
Alex's head spun with the complexity of his triple life as he progressed home in the pre-first light hours. He was a loving son who supported his father in realizing his political ambitions. He was Sarah's loving boyfriend and backed her law enforcement path. He also went by "The Ghost," the most feared and elusive drug kingpin in the city. How long could he keep this many plates spinning at any one time? Just as Alex was getting back into bed, Sarah's alarm rang. She stood up, looking sleepily at him. " Hello, you!
When first entered?
He lied easily, "Just a little while ago." "A big work effort. The state of your case is what? Sarah had glitter in her eyes. "We seem almost at a breakthrough here. This might be the best bust of my career." Alex kept his face calm even though his heart was racing. "That's just great, honey. That makes me glad for you. Alex lie in bed looking at the roof while Sarah got ready for work. He thought of his father's fervent anti-drug speech, Sarah's relentless search of "The Ghost," and his own business based on the same thing they both sought to eradicate. Later that morning, Alex looked over campaign plan papers in his Harding Industries office. One of his street-level dealers sent a note on his phone, "Feds closing in on the east side operation." Need fast extraction.
Alex's finger danced over the phone. His words might either save his troops or send them to the authorities. Which is it? The selfless Ghost, the loyal son? Before he could decide, he got a knock at his door. James came shining. "Alex, dear! Your child My just meeting with the Police Commissioner was rather interesting. We have found the right story for our severe on-wrongdoing stage, I believe. Alex grinned, his phone feeling like a live wire in his hand. "That's amazing, dad. Please let me know about it. Alex felt the walls of his neatly constructed life start to close in as James sent off into a world of increased police presence and tougher condemning rules.
His father's political ambitions, Sarah's research, and his own criminal empire were all running counter to each other. Someone would have to give something. Be that as it may, what? At what cost as well? Looking at the grainy picture of "The Ghost" in the precinct, Sarah had a gnawing feeling in the rear of her head. One of home was reminded of by the man's stance and his set of shoulders. She shook her head to discount the idea. Her judgment was being distorted by the obsession of the case. Her phone rang; Alex answered. "Hello, dear. Keep in mind that today dinner with Dad will be at seven. He has to look over wedding plans.
Forgetting her prior worry, Sarah grinned. I'm here right now. Please love you. Sarah went back to the picture on her screen as she hung it. The hazy picture seemed to sharpen for a short second to reveal a pair of shockingly matching green eyes. Sarah hesitated; the second passed. As the picture went back to its previous blurry state, she felt a residual discomfort that she couldn quite shake. Sarah had no idea; her life was about to flip upside down.
She would never have imagined the lines separating affection, constancy, and justice blurting in behavior. As the sun sank below New York City, three folks were getting ready for a family supper. Every one of them harbored secrets that would wipe out their world. James Harding rehearsed his campaign speeches while blissfully unaware of the conflict developing inside his own family. Driven to crack the toughest case of her career, Sarah Harding gathered her case notes. And Alex Harding looked in the mirror, considering which of himself would have dinner tonight. The scene was made for an effect of worlds. Who might be left standing in the ring of veils and secrets when truth at last became visible?
Young Omega Aria challenges herself to dream outside her expected position under the Moonstone Pack. On her eighteenth birthday, she risked her life for Zander, the strong Alpha of the pack. But his nasty rejection breaks more than just her heart. As Aria explores further into the jungle, twin Beta brothers Liam and Ethan observe her latent power. Although Aria is motivated to attempt something different by their interest, it also starts a rivalry that can split the group in half. Just as Aria is starting to get her footing, her father orders her to give up her recently acquired freedom. But is the pack under control by a shadowy, deeper entity, or is this arranged marriage truly his idea? Zander's abrupt change of heart over Aria fuels mistrust. As the pack learns of changes, is sincere regret or a means of control sought? As the next full moon approaches, conflict intensues. Aria has to decide that will impact not just her heart but also the pack's fundamental structure. But the pack has a secret threat that will strike when they are most weak. Allegiances will be tested, secrets will be exposed, and blood will be lost one fateful night. Aria will have to negotiate not only her suitors but also the very underpinnings of her world. Aria's choice will either cause the Moonstone Pack to descend into darkness or glimpse a fresh dawn. And what type of sacrifices are required to build a world whereby every wolf, regardless of hierarchy, may howl free?
Seeking a fresh start, Avery Chen, the abandoned daughter of a well-known mafia lord, enrolls in a top university. Rather, she discovers she is in the middle of a dangerous network of academics and criminal activities. Avery draws the attention of campus golden boy Lucas Sterling as she is bullied for her family ties but she politely denies his interest. Expert assassin Avery pays for her schooling by means of high-stakes operations. Her world meets Lucas's when she finds out he is in charge of a competitor criminal group. As Lucas and his estranged brother Damien come to see Avery could be the key to bringing their disparate groups together, Avery must negotiate her feelings, her mission, and the dangerous underground of college organized crime. Avery battles to find the truth about her father's desertion and create her own path, therefore her particular abilities both help and hinder her. Will Avery be swallowed by the criminal underworld in a society where loyalties shift like sand?
He was her one indefensible sin - the extremely rich person who left her when she wanted him most. Be that as it may, shortly Michael Drake is back, and the admission hanging between them takes steps to break everything... Elizabeth Parker sacrificed all that to bring up the child Michael never knew existed all alone. In an effort to give her young son the life he deserves, she has fought for years to live. But Elizabeth's perfect life is about to fall apart as her art store opens in the Hamptons. Since Michael Drake isn't simply her child's mystery father - he's her new business, claimed by the realm that could represent the moment of truth her career. Destiny has tossed Elizabeth's past rashness back right in front of her. This time, Michael demands information that she is hesitant to provide. An unknown adversary approaches Elizabeth and her child as tensions between them rise, putting them in unimaginable danger. Michael's angry security is unexpected...but the sizzling energy that actually consumes hot after this time is as well. He'll successfully guard them, regardless of whether it suggests leaving his billion-dollar organization. Even if it means losing her life for the child they share, she will do anything to finally have the family she has always wanted. Be that as it may, could they at any point beat the lethal mix-ups of the past before it's past the point of no return? Reality could destroy them. It could be even more evil to keep their secrets hidden. This meeting is certain to be...explosive, that much is certain.
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
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After three secretive years of marriage, Eliana never met her enigmatic husband until she was served with divorce papers and learned of his extravagant pursuit of another. She snapped back to reality and secured a divorce. Thereafter, Eliana unveiled her various personas: an esteemed doctor, legendary secret agent, master hacker, celebrated designer, adept race car driver, and distinguished scientist. As her diverse talents became known, her ex-husband was consumed by remorse. Desperately, he pleaded, "Eliana, give me another chance! All my properties, even my life, are yours."
On the day of their wedding anniversary, Joshua's mistress drugged Alicia, and she ended up in a stranger's bed. In one night, Alicia lost her innocence, while Joshua's mistress carried his child in her womb. Heartbroken and humiliated, Alicia demanded a divorce, but Joshua saw it as yet another tantrum. When they finally parted ways, she went on to become a renowned artist, sought out and admired by everyone. Consumed by regret, Joshua darkened her doorstep in hopes of reconciliation, only to find her in the arms of a powerful tycoon. "Say hello to your sister-in-law."
After five years of marriage, my husband is always absent on my birthday. No gifts, no blessings. He said, "I've given you the money, buy whatever you want." But he started preparing for Fiona's birthday half a month in advance. He said, "She's different, she only has me." As the sole survivor of a unexpected fire, he has been heartbroken for over a decade. Watching Fiona in Moments holding a cake and kissing his face. I slowly commented. 【Just this useless person, I'm giving him to you.】
Rose looked at the reports in her hand and was in shock... The reports said that she was one month pregnant, however, how can she get pregnant when she didn't have any man in her life... "Was it because of that dream? Could I get pregnant because I have sex in my dream?" She thought... She didn't have any mental problems, however, except for this she can't able to think about anything... However, she still didn't get out of her surprise when she met the man in her dream... Kevin Davis looked at the reports in her hand and asked, "Is this child mine?" However, Rose didn't answer but asked... "Was that night not a dream?" Kevin was angry because it was his first time and she thinks it was a dream... Kevin forced her to marry him however, Rose didn't want it... She wanted to abort the child but he didn't let her... In the end... Rose agreed to marry him... She looked at Kevin's blue eyes and said, "I will marry you, however, I had two conditions..." "First, after marriage, you can't control my freedom, I still had the right to do whatever I want. Don't worry I won't harm the child." "Second, if I ever found out that you had cheated behind my back then I will leave with my child and you can't stop me..." Both of them got married... However, after she falls in love with him... She found there are hidden secrets in his past...