Tara

"I hope you're not a minor, baby girl? I don't wish to make two sins together." 
"His presence is intoxicating, a dangerous invitation, but I can't help craving more."
When 18-year-old Angela Iris moves to New Jersey with her mother and new stepfather, she's expecting a fresh start. But her new life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Edmund Brown, her wealthy and powerful stepfather, a man of commanding presence, stirs a dangerous fascination in her that she can't ignore. Angela found herself drawn into a world more dangerous and forbidden than she could have ever imagined, the magnetic pull between them is undeniable..
Edmund, 30 years old, a powerful CEO with a mysterious past and commanding presence, is used to having control—in his business, his life, and his relationships. He knows it's forbidden to crave Angela, yet can't resist his sexy new stepdaughter. The more he tries to fight his feelings, the harder they become to ignore. He tries hard to resist the sinful desires that Angela brings out in him. What begins as an innocent flirtation soon spirals into a passionate, secret affair that defies all boundaries.
In this dangerous game of seduction, the stakes grow higher with every touch, every whispered command. Angela is drawn to Edmund's dominant personality and the thrill of their forbidden romance. As Angela explores her darkest desires, she must decide how far she's willing to go to keep the man she can't have, and whether she's willing to sacrifice everything for him. But as they grow closer, the risk of their secret being exposed grows too. As their bond strengthens, they both have to handle the risk of secrecy and obsession, all while maintaining the facade of a perfect family. 
Will the passion that burns deep within them ruin everything they've come to cherish or will it finally be possible for them to accept the forbidden?
Their love is full of passion, lust and heart pounding moments. But how long can they keep it hidden? And what will happen when their dirty little secret will be exposed?

FORBIDDEN DESIRE.

　　Julie's grip on Angela's arm was firmer than necessary as she steered her daughter toward a secluded lounge tucked away from the gala's opulent chaos. The room was quieter, dimly lit, the faint hum of the ballroom replaced by the muffled echo of distant laughter and music. The space exuded exclusivity and calm, an illusion that neither woman could uphold. Julie closed the door with deliberate precision, her composure slipping ever so slightly as she turned to face Angela.


　　For a moment, neither spoke. Julie took a moment to adjust the shimmering emerald cuff of her gown, her movements deliberate as if she were buying time. Her meticulously maintained facade cracked just enough for Angela to see the woman behind it, the mother who had always kept her cards close to her chest.


　　"Sit," Julie instructed, gesturing to a velvet armchair.


　　Angela hesitated, defiance flickering in her eyes. "I'm fine."


CHAPTER 78 Beneath the Facade