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THE COST OF LOVE AND PASSION

THE COST OF LOVE AND PASSION

Author: Princess Amy
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Chapter 1 A STRANGER'S DEAL

Word Count: 1324    |    Released on: 02/02/2025

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h the faint notes of a jazz tune struggling to compete with the rowdy chatter. Kate Grey, that is me, balancing a tray of drinks on my arm, as I weaved through the crowd like a th

a beer," I announced, setting the dr

th irritation. I bit back a sharp retort, opting inst

tuated only by the occasional barked orders from my manager, Carl, and the ne

e bar, drawing the attention of several

ied, forcing my ton

's taken care of," Carl barked, his meaty fin

in a tailored navy suit that screamed wealth, his posture relaxed but commanding. Shadows played acros

cap off my night. I plastered on my best c

ar. Can I get you something to drink?"

. For a moment, I felt as though he could see straight

is voice low and smooth, ca

ar to fetch his drink. I couldn't shake the feeli

epted the glass with a nod o

Kate," I answe

sting the weight of my name o

heard of him before; a tech billionaire whose name often gr

," I said politely, unsure of wh

id, his tone as casual as if he

ned. "Ex

ient, professional. It's rare to see someone with that kind of

e how to respond. Compliments weren

I was about to head back, I st

what?" I

incere, if you weren't working here, w

ut somehow his poise and eloquence makes me forget even my name! I've

terpret the question then

he was

I've always wanted to be an actress, but life acted up instead

ger is still a mystery to me, something

g straight", I m

his eyes never leaving mine.

eyebrow. "A

his pocket and sliding it across the table. "Meet me tomorrow a

screaming caution. Deals that seeme

," I said, tucking t

e tugging at the corner of

feeling that my life was about to cha

utched in my hand. I'd spent the night debating whether to come, weighing my skepticism against

chandeliers. A receptionist directed me to the top floor, where Jared was waiting in

ing from behind a massive oak

mitted, my voice steady despite t

ed someone to accompany me to a series of high-profile events over

audacity of his request. "You wan

I'll provide financial backing for your acting career-classes,

outrageous proposition, one that sounded mo

" I aske

ou're grounded, authentic. People will believe us be

"And what's i

eter. "My reputation has taken a hit, and I

Despite my reservations, there was somethin

?" I asked, test

hed," Jared said, leaning back in his

ibility. The deal was risky, but so was the alterna

onths?"

ded. "Thr

fund my ac

of the way,"

h, my heart poundin

to the team, K." Just like that I had gotten a nick

st made a deal with the devil- a rather handsome devil. Bu

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Contents

Chapter 1 A STRANGER'S DEAL Chapter 2 A GLIMPSE OF HIS WORLD Chapter 3 LINES BLURRING Chapter 4 DANGEROUS TERRITORY Chapter 5 UNRAVELING Chapter 6 NEMESIS Chapter 7 A FEELING OF UNEASE Chapter 8 SMOKE AND MIRRORS Chapter 9 EN-GARDE Chapter 10 FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE- AS THE CASE MAY BE
Chapter 11 ROYAL RECEPTION AND A DREAM IN REALITY
Chapter 12 THE NIGHTMARE
Chapter 13 COLLISION COURSE
Chapter 14 DOWN THE RABBIT'S HOLE
Chapter 15 SEEDS OF DOUBT
Chapter 16 ENTANGLEMENTS
Chapter 17 COLD AND DISTANT
Chapter 18 GLORIA
Chapter 19 KATE'S PUNISHMENT
Chapter 20 RECONCILIATIONS
Chapter 21 UNRAVELING THE PAST AND SOMETHING MORE
Chapter 22 A ROOM FOR TWO
Chapter 23 THE VISIT
Chapter 24 THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
Chapter 25 UNSPOKEN TRUTHS
Chapter 26 HEAVY BURDENS
Chapter 27 THE WEIGHT OF DECISIONS
Chapter 28 SPEAK TO ME
Chapter 29 THE TRIP
Chapter 30 ALICE'S WONDERLAND
Chapter 31 JUST THE TWO OF US
Chapter 32 RED ALERT
Chapter 33 IN KATE I TRUST
Chapter 34 MASTERMIND
Chapter 35 THE STRENGTH WITHIN
Chapter 36 NO MORE WHAT IFS
Chapter 37 STEPPING INTO THE SPOTLIGHT
Chapter 38 CHAPERONE
Chapter 39 A QUEEN-SIZED TREAT
Chapter 40 THE FIRST DAY ON SET
Chapter 41 A MUCH NEEDED DISTRACTION
Chapter 42 SWEET MOTHER
Chapter 43 THE WOMAN SHE WAS
Chapter 44 THE UNTHINKABLE
Chapter 45 PRETENDING TO BE FINE
Chapter 46 MY STALKER FROM A DISTANCE
Chapter 47 THE FUN TRAIN IS BACK
Chapter 48 THE PERFECT WEAPON
Chapter 49 THE NEXT MOVE
Chapter 50 FIGHT FOR ME
Chapter 51 WALKING AWAY
Chapter 52 THE RECKONING
Chapter 53 THE BREAKING POINT
Chapter 54 THE QUIET THAT FOLLOWED
Chapter 55 CALL FROM THE DEVIL
Chapter 56 JUST ME AS KATE
Chapter 57 CAT OUT OF THE BAG
Chapter 58 FIRST BLOOD
Chapter 59 SAINT OR DEMON
Chapter 60 STILL US
Chapter 61 COMING HOME
Chapter 62 THE WOLF'S TEETH
Chapter 63 MY FAVOURITE PERSON
Chapter 64 KEVIN'S POISONS
Chapter 65 ENOUGH- FOR NOW
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