Masuk"Sign it, and you'll get the protection you need. But remember, to the world, we are strangers." In her past life, Liora was the neglected daughter who died in a staged accident, orchestrated by her stepmother and the man she thought she loved. Reborn on the night of her tragedy, she realizes that the only person who can help her crush her enemies is the 'Devil of the City' Mavric Thorne. A cold-blooded billionaire who is rumored to hate women. It was supposed to be a business deal. A marriage of convenience hidden behind closed doors. But why does the man who 'hates women' keep pinning her against the wall, whispering that he’ll never let her go? When the world mocks Liora for being a "poor, abandoned orphan," they have no idea that the most powerful man in the country is currently at home, kneeling to put her slippers on.
Lihat lebih banyakThe crystal chandeliers in the main hall of The Savoy cast a dazzling light over the perfectly polished marble dance floor. Tonight, Lumiere Industries was celebrating the launch of its newest AI division, a move that had sent shockwaves through London’s stock market. However, the main attraction was not the technology, but the woman standing beside the CEO, Julian Lumiere.Liora known to the world tonight as "Elaine White" looked stunning in an elegant midnight blue gown with an open back design. She no longer appeared to be just a clumsy research assistant; she was the embodiment of intellect and refined beauty."Miss White, you are truly the star of tonight," Julian Lumiere whispered as he stepped closer, holding a glass of champagne. His hand almost reached her waist, but Liora subtly shifted away to take a drink from a passing waiter's tray."I am here to ensure the technical presentation runs smoothly, Mr. Lumiere. Not to be the star," Liora replied in a cool, professional t
The Queen's New GambitLondon welcomed the return of Mavric and Liora Thorne with thick fog and the distinct scent of rain. The Thorne Group private jet touched down on the exclusive runway, where a convoy of black Bentleys waited with their engines purring softly. However, the scene inside the cabin was far from the stiff formality of corporate business.Mavric Thorne sat in his leather seat, yet he did not loosen his embrace around Liora even for a second. Ever since they left the catacombs of Rome, Mavric had become her shadow. He would not allow Liora to walk more than three steps away from him, and every time she tried to release his hand, his jaw would tighten and his eyes would flash with deep-seated anxiety."Alex, we are in London now. I am safe," Liora whispered, trying to stroke her husband's sturdy arm, still wrapped in bandages from the battle."You will never be truly safe as long as 'Number Zero' is still breathing, Liora," Mavric's voice was low and hoarse. He ki
Seven Days of HellRome was known as the Eternal City, but to the Syndicate elders, it had suddenly transformed into a grand mass grave. Ever since Elena Thorne entered the extraction machine beneath Palazzo d'Oro, a shadow of death had begun sweeping through every dark corner of Italy. Mavric Thorne was no longer playing with stock market strategies or corporate negotiations. He had shed his suit, replacing it with black tactical gear, and allowed the "Volkov" side within him to take complete control.Mavric stood atop the Janiculum Hill, gazing at the flickering lights of Rome. Beside him, Leo Vance and the Vanguard Black units stood like an army of shadows."Sir, we have tracked the locations of three out of the seven elders present in Italy," Leo reported. "Lord Valerius is hiding in a fortress outside Frascati.”“He commands a battalion of private mercenaries."Mavric did not answer. He simply tightened his leather gloves and drew his black steel katana. His grey eyes now
The Masquerade of SinnersRome was not built in a day, and apparently, the fall of the Syndicate would not happen that quickly either. Beneath the star-studded night sky of Italy, a magnificent Renaissance-style villa on the outskirts of the city became the focal point of the underworld. The Villa Palazzo d'Oro belonged to the Borghese family, but tonight, it played host to a high-level secret meeting of international corporate and syndicate leaders.A metallic black Rolls-Royce Phantom came to a halt before the marble gates. A servant in a white uniform opened the door. Mavric stepped out first. He wore a custom-made three-piece black suit with crimson silk accents on the lapels. His sharp features were concealed by a silver mask shaped like a dragon's face, giving him an aura that was both mysterious and menacing.He turned back and offered his strong hand. Liora descended from the car, and for a moment, time seemed to stand still for anyone who laid eyes on her. Liora wore a
The Zurich EncryptionThe Zurich sky above Lake Zurich looked gray, covered by light snow falling in the early autumn. The bone-chilling air did not stop the Thorne Enterprise private jet from landing smoothly on the exclusive runway.Mavric Thorne stepped out of the plane, still wearing an elegan
The New Queen of VanguardThe morning at Vanguard Tech had never felt this suffocating. Since eight o'clock, rumors of a sudden takeover by the Thorne Group had spread like wildfire across dry grass. Employees gathered in the lobby, whispering with pale faces. The news that Duke Julian Vane had
The Price of DisobedienceThat night, the breeze off the River Thames felt like cutting ice, but inside Mavric Thorne’s Rolls-Royce, the atmosphere was far more heated. The silence filling the car’s cabin was so thick that Liora’s breathing sounded like drumbeats.Liora sat huddled in the leather
The Gala of ThornsTonight, the British Museum had been transformed into the epicenter of the world’s tech community. Ancient marble pillars were illuminated by futuristic blue neon lights, creating a stark contrast between history and the future. Luxury cars lined the street, dropping off billio
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