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Mariane thought she had lost everything the day her mother was found dead by the roadside. Grief consumed her, leaving her with no choice but to accept a loveless marriage to Heinrich Volkov—a powerful, ruthless man with secrets as dark as his cold green eyes.

But just when she begins to accept her fate, the truth unravels.

Her mother’s death wasn’t an accident. The investigation takes a shocking turn, revealing clues that suggest she might still be alive. The deeper Mariane digs, the more the shadows close in around her. And the worst part?

Heinrich might have known all along.

Betrayal cuts deeper than any blade, and as Mariane pieces together the puzzle, she realizes that the man she shares a bed with—the man who watches her every move—is keeping far more than just business secrets.

Was she forced into this marriage to be protected? Or was she trapped to be controlled?

And if her mother is alive…

Why hasn’t she come back for her?

As Mariane’s world spirals into a web of deceit, power, and deadly desire, she’s left with only one choice: trust Heinrich, or destroy him.

But how do you fight the devil when you’re already falling for him?



THE HAUNTED HEART OF LIES

The shrill sound of the alarm jolted me from a deep, dreamless sleep. I groaned, rolling over to silence the intrusive noise. As my fingers fumbled to turn it off, I realized Heinrich's side of the bed was empty but still warm—a sign he'd only just left. The faint aroma of his cologne lingered in the air, offering a comforting reminder of his presence. 


Dragging myself out of bed, I padded into the bathroom. The cool tiles against my feet sent a shiver up my spine, waking me further. I turned on the shower, letting the warm water cascade over me, washing away the remnants of sleep. As I lathered the soap, I couldn't help but reflect on the day ahead. Today marked my return to college, but this time as Mrs. Volkov. The thought was both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. 


CHAPTER 32