Between Duty and Desire
Lovie Wetsel
128,158 Words
128,158 Words
In a world where love intertwines with deceit, Isabella Greene’s life is upended when her childhood betrothal to Jonathan Blackwood resurfaces, thrusting her into a tumultuous whirlwind of emotions an d intrigue. Set against the backdrop of a unique boutique hotel that resembles the United Nations, Isabella's trust in Jonathan is tested when he suddenly pulls her from this place, leading her to question everything she thought she knew about their relationship. As she grapples with her grandfather’s unexpected decision to push her into marriage, Isabella feels an alarming surge of rebellion. The arrival of Jonathan, handsome and enigmatic, complicates her feelings—should she trust him as she always has, or is he a mere pawn in her grandfather’s scheme? The tension heightens as Isabella discovers that not only is her family caught in a web of hidden investments and looming disaster, but the stakes for their futures continue to rise with each revelation. Amidst the family dynamics and pressures of arranged marriage, Isabella stumbles upon unsettling truths about her uncle’s underhanded dealings, leading her to form a plan for revenge. With every secret unearthed, every whispered conversation, and the unlikely companionship of Jonathan by her side, Isabella is swept into a perilous game of manipulation and power. As the clock ticks down to a showdown with the forces threatening her family legacy, Isabella must choose between the life she’s been handed and the future she desperately desires. Unbeknownst to her, Jonathan harbors secrets of his own—secrets that could either bind them together or tear them apart irrevocably. In a race against time, will love be enough, or will the shadows of betrayal consume them both? Join Isabella on this gripping journey where every choice could mean the difference between life and death, loyalty and treachery, in a tale where the heart's true intentions are put to the ultimate test.
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