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Elian, a beggar with nothing to lose, died tragically, only to awaken in the body of the despised bastard son of a powerful Grand Duke in the Arcanoria Empire.

His second chance at life quickly turned into a nightmare when the Grand Duke’s household was executed, and Elian was sold into servitude as a courtesan.

In this cruel new existence, Elian crossed paths with Izan, the enigmatic crown prince who harbored dark secrets of his own. As they grew closer, a forbidden love began to blossom, one that could upend the delicate balance of power in the empire and destroy them both.

Torn between survival, betrayal and desire, Elian and Izan faced impossible choices. Could they defy the forces threatening to tear them apart, or would the empire crush their love before it even had a chance to begin?


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Warning: This book contains mature themes. 

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From a Beggar to a Bastard

Elian reputation had grown unimaginably, every night, his bidding was always fierce.

But lately, there had been one bidder who disrupted the usual balance. A mysterious merchant, cloaked in anonymity, who had an uncanny way of winning the bids every single time.

The other patrons murmured about him. Some were intrigued, others suspicious. How could someone so new to the Pavilion keep outbidding everyone? His wealth seemed endless, and his presence, though discreet, was felt by all.

Elian never saw his bidders before they won. Madame Lula insisted on that. It maintained the mystique, she'd said, keeping the transaction between seller and buyer impersonal, transactional.

But everytime the mysterious merchant walked into his chambers, Elian couldn't help but wondered. Why him? Why was this man so intent on securing his company every time?

First Real Conversation