Lyka Williams's Book
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My Fate
Lilian Richards grew up believing in love. Her parents had the perfect marriage at least, that's what she thought. But when their company collapses , and on the edge of financial ruin, she's thrown into a world of business deals and arranged marriages. Adam Palmer - ruthless, wealthy, and completely uninterested in love. He doesn't want a wife; he wants a, business arrangement. Marrying Lilian will secure a major deal, repair his public image, and help him , win a power struggle against his father. Lilian fights the idea, but with no way out, she signs the contract. One year. Publicly, they'll be the perfect couple. Privately, they're nothing more than reluctant partners. Then, the first disaster strikes. Her best friend, Angel, leaks the engagement to the press, thinking it'll save Lilian from a loveless marriage. Instead, it throws Adam's company into chaos, weakening his position in the takeover battle. Adam is furious, promising revenge on whoever betrayed him. Lilian, unwilling to let Angel suffer, keeps quiet. But when Adam finds out she knew all along, the war between them begins. Love, Lies, and Dangerous Ties. As the wedding date nears, things get messy. -Ben, Lilian's ex, keeps lingering in the background, reminding her of the life she gave up. -Deborah, one of Adam's past flings, starts poisoning Lilian's mind with half-truths and well-placed lies. - Helena, Adam's manipulative ex, re-enters his life, pulling strings behind the scenes to drive Lilian away. Despite everything, Lilian and Adam start seeing glimpses of each other beyond the surface. He's not just arrogant, he's a man who's been burned before. And she's not just a naive romantic, she's stronger than she looks. Then, Lilian discovers the ugly truth about her parents. Her father isn't just a bad businessman. He's involved with a notorious criminal brotherhood, using her marriage as a way to pay off his debts. Worse, Adam already knew. That's why he's always hated her father. Feeling betrayed, Lilian pulls away. But things take a darker turn when her father's actions put a target on her back. The Breaking Point The brotherhood wants payment. And when her father fails them again, they come for Lilian. Adam, now realizing how much she means to him, stops at nothing to save her. His best friend, Stephen Owens, pulls in favors from his underground connections, but the clock is ticking. A kidnapping. A standoff. A gunshot. By the time the dust settles, Mr. Richards is bleeding out, Adam is barely holding it together, and Lilian finally sees Adam for what he truly is, a man who would burn the world down for her. But is it too late? With enemies still lurking, a fragile love growing between them, and a contract still binding them together, Adam and Lilian must decide: Was this ever just a business deal? Or was it always something more?