Play Pretend

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Summary

Lydia Harper, an alluring enigma with a past she can't outrun, flees California for a fresh start in New York City. But when she arrives, she finds her dorm assignment has mysteriously vanished, leaving her stranded in the bustling heart of manhattan. Desperate, she turns to her estranged Godfather for help. But fate-with a wink-has other plans. What was meant to be a simple place to stay, offered by her godfather, turns out to be the opulent domain of his son, Theodore Kingsley. A brilliant but brooding CEO buried in a high-stakes career and a fractured family legacy, and Lydia's sudden arrival shatters his carefully ordered life. What starts as a temporary haven turns into a life-altering arrangement when a shocking announcement forces them to fabricate a relationship for the public eye, pushing their lives to become a captivating charade. As they navigate a web of deception, a scorching attraction simmers beneath the surface. Every stolen glance, every whispered word fuels the flames of a love that could consume them both. But the truth has a way of unraveling, and when it does, it could destroy everything. For how long can they keep their secrets buried while they play pretend?

Status
Complete
Chapters
4
Rating
n/a
Age Rating
18+

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Play Pretend

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