BENEATH THE LIES
The door swung open, and there he stood—Stanley Richardson.
I froze.
He was dressed in only a partially buttoned white shirt, his chiseled chest and toned abs on full display. A silver chain glinted against his skin, and his low-hanging boxers revealed more than I was prepared to see. My cheeks burned as my gaze dropped to the ground.
“Evening,” I mumbled, my voice barely audible.
Stanley leaned casually against the doorframe, his piercing amber eyes boring into me. A smirk tugged at his lips, and he looked me over as though I were some insignificant object.
“What do you want?” he asked, his tone sharp, almost bored.
“I—I’ve changed my mind,” I stammered, forcing myself to meet his gaze. “About the deal. I’m ready to accept it.”
His smirk widened into something almost cruel. He chuckled, a low, mocking sound that sent a shiver down my spine.
“You’re ready, huh?” he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “Well, too bad. The deal’s closed.”
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Betrayed by love and abandoned by family, Alora Kane is left with nothing but a shattered heart and a bruised spirit. Desperation drives her to the doorstep of Stanley Richardson, a ruthless billionaire with a reputation for breaking more than just deals. Seeking a lifeline, she’s met with a cold rejection that leaves her reeling. But Alora isn’t one to stay down for long. In a world where power and survival go hand in hand, she must find her strength, confront her past, and navigate a dangerous game of betrayal, desire, and vengeance. Will she rise, or will she fall?