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Shadow of power

Michelle_Brown28
Eva’s life is torn apart when her father’s debts to a dangerous mafia lord, James, force her into a life of prostitution. But her fate takes an unexpected turn when Alexander, a powerful mafia king, rescues her from the clutches of her tormentor. Haunted by her past and distrustful of love, Eva struggles to adapt to her new life under Alexander’s protection. Once married to Olivia, a woman he was bound to for family safety, Alexander's heart has hardened after the tragic loss of their child. Though his marriage to Olivia is a lifeless arrangement, he finds solace and tenderness in his growing connection with Eva. As Alexander’s feelings for Eva deepen, so do the tensions between him and Olivia, who will stop at nothing to reclaim her husband. As Alexander and Eva’s relationship blossoms, they become entangled in a world of danger, power, and betrayal. Adriana, a cunning and seductive figure from Alexander’s past, enters the picture and tests Alexander’s loyalty. Despite his initial resistance, Alexander falls into a passionate, addictive affair with Adriana, leaving Eva heartbroken and vulnerable. Torn between his growing attraction to Adriana and his deepening love for Eva, Alexander’s world begins to crumble. Eva, devastated by his betrayal, battles depression and loneliness as she questions her place in Alexander’s life. Meanwhile, Olivia uses her mafia connections to stir chaos, desperate to bring Alexander back into her control. In a world where love and power collide, Eva must choose between healing from her past or walking away from the man who saved her, while Alexander must confront the consequences of his actions. Will love and loyalty win, or will the shadows of power destroy everything they’ve built?
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