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February 5, 2026
Elara Vance is at a crossroads, her carefully constructed future shattered. When a proposition lands in her lap – a high-stakes business alliance with the enigmatic and notoriously private billionaire, Julian Thorne – she sees a lifeline. It’s a deal forged in pragmatism, a strategic partnership designed to benefit them both, with no room for personal entanglements. Julian, a man whose emotional walls are as formidable as his empire, agrees, viewing Elara as a valuable asset, nothing more. But the sterile boardroom and the calculated exchanges begin to blur the lines. As their professional lives intertwine, an undeniable tension simmers beneath the surface. Elara finds herself drawn to the man behind the impenetrable facade, while Julian grapples with an unfamiliar pull towards her resilience and fire. Their arrangement, meant to be purely transactional, spirals into a tempest of trust issues, simmering jealousy, and fierce ambition, all while unspoken desires threaten to consume them. In a world where power and control are paramount, Elara and Julian must navigate the treacherous path between a business deal and a potentially devastating, all-consuming love, where every stolen glance and every guarded confession could lead to either their salvation or their ruin.
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Start Writing NowKeisha is an aspiring author with a passion for crafting compelling romance narratives that explore the complexities of modern relationships. Drawing inspiration from the dynamic interplay of ambition and emotion, Keisha aims to deliver stories that resonate with a generation seeking intense, character-driven love stories.