Between Love and Duty
Sacha Monsalve
851,723 Words
851,723 Words
In a world where appearances are everything and family loyalty can turn treacherous, Evelyn finds herself trapped in a charade that could unravel her very existence. After years of living a shadowed l ife away from her family, she is thrust into a whirlwind of secrets and deception when a pretend marriage becomes her only ticket to rejoining her elitist family. The catch? She must masquerade as her beautiful sister while navigating the ruthless ambitions of those around her. As Evelyn steps into the role of Arabella, she must contend with Sebastian Greystoke—a charismatic yet cold-hearted tycoon whose presence sends shocking waves of both fear and desire through her. Their forced intimacy is electrifying: a single touch ignites a yearning she cannot dismiss, and the stakes begin to rise as the façade of a blissful engagement becomes increasingly precarious. Her heart races not just from their unexpected chemistry, but from the weight of her secret—if Sebastian discovers the truth, the fallout could not only jeopardize her family's future but also shatter the fragile bond she has begrudgingly built. With the Greystoke clan's powerful influence looming over her newfound life, Evelyn grapples daily with the duality of her identity—Evelyn by day, Arabella by night. As tensions rise, and whispered conversations hint at dark secrets within the elite circles, Evelyn must navigate a treacherous game that challenges both her loyalty and her heart. Is it possible to play a role so convincingly that it overshadows one's true self? When the line between pretend and reality blurs, can she fight to reclaim her identity, or will she become a prisoner of the life she never chose? Filled with twists and turns, this tale weaves an intricate web of love, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of self-acceptance amidst societal expectations. Will Evelyn's masquerade lead to liberation, or will it ensnare her in an inescapable fate? As secrets unravel, the true nature of love and family will be put to the ultimate test.
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