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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

I stepped outside of the exam room, my brain felt abused, tortured in every way possible. The buzzing hallway was filled with a mix of chatter, celebration, and relief, but all I could feel was the dull throb behind my eyes and the deep, bone-weary exhaustion in my limbs. At least I was done. Finally. My final exam for my law degree. I could hardly believe it. Years of stress, studying, tears, and late-night caffeine overdoses all culminating in this one moment. 


A cool breeze drifted through the corridor as I descended the stairs, brushing against my skin like a quiet celebration. I took a deep breath, trying to let it sink in. It was over. Now all that was left was the waiting game—for the results, whenever they were to be released. That lingering anxiety would stay with me until I knew for certain that I had made it through. 


"I need a drink," Elizabeth groaned, slumping beside me with her backpack hanging low on one shoulder. 


CHAPTER 54