Rawls

A woman seeking justice. A billionaire guarding his secrets. A past that refuses to stay buried.  

When Claire Hart walks into Damian Blackwood’s office, she’s ready for a fight. Armed with proof that his empire is tied to her father’s downfall, she demands the truth. But Damian is cold, calculating, and utterly unshaken by her accusations. He sees her as nothing more than a distraction—until she becomes something he can’t ignore.  

As the lines between enemies and lovers blur, Claire and Damian find themselves trapped in a web of lies, betrayal, and unexpected passion. With powerful forces working against them, their only hope lies in uncovering the truth before it destroys them both.  

In a world where trust is dangerous and love is deadly, how far will they go to win?

Sins of the Past

Chapter 32: Another mysterious appearance

Damian's father came in, calm like he had known they would be there. With only a few words, he'd led them out through a passage neither of them knew existed. No explanations, no comfort. Just a warning: "You're not just being hunted. You're being moved like pawns."

And now, here he was again. In the very place they thought was safe. Damian froze.

Claire was at the table, poring over the files she had found—clues that unraveled more about her father's death. Her eyes flicked up when she sensed the tension behind her.

From the shadows near the old steel door, the man stepped forward. Gray threaded his once-dark hair, and deep lines marked his face, but his eyes… those eyes were sharp and watchful. Silent storms brewing behind them.

Claire stood slowly. "Is that…?"