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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

The Grand Hall had undergone a complete transformation overnight..It was almost unrecognizable from the banquet of the previous evening, as though an artist's hand had swept across the room, breathing life into a masterpiece.

The vaulted ceilings, adorned with intricate carvings, now shimmered with cascading golden drapes embroidered with celestial motifs.

Chandeliers, dripping with crystals, cast a warm, ethereal glow that danced across the polished marble floors.

The air was perfumed with the mingling scents of fresh roses, lilies, and orchids, their blooms arranged in towering floral displays that lined the walls and framed the grand windows.

Every table was a marvel of precision and artistry. Pristine white linens flowed to the floor, edged with golden trim.

A Lavish Reception