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"To bastards!" I said, gesturing to Vincent and Mason. "And to the girls that endure all the pain." I clicked Tina's glass while she watched me take another glass, "And to the absolute horror of getting a divorce a week before your birthday because you were stupid enough to like the bastard." I bowed while everyone stared at me. The anger radiated off Vincent while I took another glass. "This one is for you, my loving husband." I chuckled slurring as I got up, "I mean ex-husband, and you, if you may, please get the fuck out." I pointed between Mason and Vincent, a hiccup escaping my lips. "Both of you.Faith was the only thing that brought them back together, but will it be on their side again? Vincent and Laura had known each other since they were children. He searched for twelve years just to get her back, and when he did, his past began to emerge from the shadows, ready to claw back at him for all of his mistakes.Vincent Johnson, dubbed the "King of Business," was not to be underestimated. He made an impression on the world that no one could forget. He was domineering, and he drew a great deal of attention from many across the world. No one could ever match his power because he was godlike. But there was one who didn't care about his criteria and didn't consider him to be a god. Laura Smith, the girl who stole his heart.[[Word Count: 91,000- 100,000]]Cover was done by me. Please don't steal my work.…

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In the shadowed corridors of wealth and power, love is the most dangerous game.Kate has known cruelty since she was six years old. Abandoned by the very people who should protect her, she's endured abuse, betrayal, and heartbreak. Her parents' final act of treachery? Auctioning her off to the highest bidder-a cold, calculating mafia boss with a reputation as lethal as his name.Lucio King is a man of two faces. By day, he's an enigmatic billionaire commanding respect in high society. By night, he's a ruthless mafia leader who rules the underworld with an iron fist. Arrogant, dangerous, and untouchable, he has no place for weakness-or love. But when Kate enters his world, she shatters the walls he's built around his heart.Thrown together in a dangerous dance of power, lies, and forbidden attraction, Kate and Lucio ignite a spark neither of them can control. As they navigate a web of secrets and deceit, their guarded hearts begin to unravel. But in a world where love can be a weapon and trust is a luxury, their bond may cost them everything."Love Scars" is a gripping tale of passion, betrayal, and redemption-a story where darkness meets desire, and even the most hardened souls can't escape the haunting pull of love.[Word Count: 120,000-150,000]…