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Andy Fletcher

Innocent Until Proven Guilty

"Speaking of knowing things…" Kyle said slowly, "You still haven't given me a chance to tell my story." "I know," said Andrea. "I was having too much fun speculating. Finding you like this is a gift, and I don't want to tear the wrapping off all at once. ‘Building up the anticipation makes it better.’" Kyle blinked again, then gave a quiet snort of recognition at his own words being thrown back at him. "So what is your speculation?" Kyle asked. "Oh I don't know, probably something utterly disappointing. Did they pick you up for speeding on the way to the farmers market? I guess that wouldn't explain the uh…" she gestured at his injury again. "It wouldn't explain that now, would it. Oh, I know! You got into a fight over the last piece of bluefin!" Kyle just shook his head slightly. "No? I guess it's too much to hope you did something really exciting like rob a bank—You're not secretly a cat burglar are you, Kyle? Lose your balance breaking into an art gallery? No…?" Kyle looked unamused. "Very funny, Chuckles, would you mind taking this a little more seriously?" "Of course," said Andrea. "Very serious for a lawyer to have been arrested. You could be disciplined. Disbarred! Why, we might not see each other in court anymore. Wouldn't that be a shame." "Wouldn't it though," replied Kyle. "So that's the kind of guy you think I am? Stealing fine art and fighting in fish markets?” Andrea pondered some more. "I know!" she exclaimed. "Did you get into a fight with someone's boyfriend? Did it turn out that you were your young lady's bit on the side, and you ended up having a domestic dispute?" Kyle winced. "Is that it?!" Andrea had been teasing, but it seems like she had touched a nerve. To whatever degree Kyle had seemed like he'd been playing along, even as worn down as he was, that last remark had left him deflated. Kyle hung his head. "It wasn't like that…" "Oh sure, like you haven't been collecting notches on your bedposts." "I'M not like that." "You're not? That's not what your reputation says, out there collecting numbers and breaking hearts. I heard that you were a real ladykil–" "Andrea! I'm not–" Kyle shouted, grabbing her hands. His hands were strong, and his grip so tight it almost hurt. His expression so intense, frustrated and hurt and… scared? Andrea knew she had been twisting the knife a little into something that bothered him, but what had caused this reaction? It was only for a moment, then Kyle seemed to catch himself and let go. He slumped back in his chair and slid his shackled hands back below the table. Andrea leaned back as well, adding to the distance, and folded her arms, no longer smiling. She glanced at the duress button out of the corner of her eye. If Kyle had kept holding her as tightly as he had been, she wouldn't have even been able to reach it. "I think we're ready for storytime now," she said seriously. “I think you had better start at the punchline. What have you been charged with, Mr Wynn?" Kyle took a deep breath before he raised his head once more. "Murder, Ms Mason. First Degree Murder." *** Andrea Mason, a defense attorney who cares more about justice and protecting her clients than just winning cases. But the one man she hates to lose to is her rival, the arrogant prosecutor, Kyle Wynn. Kyle represents everything Andi hates about unscrupulous win-at-all-costs lawyers, and for years they have traded arguments in the courtroom and barbs in the hallways. Their paths cross again when they find themselves on a high-profile murder trial. As much as Andrea might despise Kyle, she can’t believe it when HE is charged with the horrific murder. But she is even more shocked when he asks for her to represent him at trial… *** #SLOWBURN #STRONGFL #CRIME #MURDER #FLIRTY #ROMANCE If you want to know what to expect, check the reviews! ฅ^-ﻌ•^ฅ Burrito says to join here: https://discord.gg/qr7eUnxT2F
slowestcook · 698.3K Views

Kesempatan Kedua : Miliarder Tak Terduga

Ringkasan Novel: Kesempatan Kedua: Miliarder Tak Terduga Arga, pria biasa yang baru saja bercerai, hidupnya berubah drastis saat ia mengetahui bahwa ayahnya ternyata seorang miliarder pemilik Nusantara Jaya Grup, sebuah perusahaan besar di bidang properti dan investasi. Tak pernah ada petunjuk tentang kekayaan keluarganya; ayahnya selalu tampil sederhana dan tertutup. Setelah kematiannya, Arga ditunjuk sebagai pewaris tunggal, mewarisi perusahaan dan kekayaan besar yang selama ini tersembunyi. Saat menggali lebih dalam, Arga menemukan misteri besar yang terkait dengan ayahnya: sebuah proyek rahasia bernama Proyek Langit Biru. Proyek ini berfokus pada pengembangan sebuah pulau terpencil yang didanai dari rekening pribadi ayahnya dan melibatkan nama-nama besar, termasuk Rendi Suprapto, pengusaha properti yang dianggap sebagai pesaing utama ayahnya. Dalam perjalanannya, Arga menyadari bahwa proyek ini adalah bagian dari visi besar ayahnya untuk menciptakan perubahan sosial di Indonesia, sekaligus “hadiah” yang diwariskan untuk masa depan. Namun, warisan ini membawa Arga ke dalam dunia penuh intrik, konspirasi, dan pengkhianatan. Banyak pihak berkepentingan yang mengincar kekayaan dan rahasia yang diwariskan padanya, dan Arga mendapati dirinya dikelilingi oleh orang-orang yang ia tak yakin dapat ia percaya, termasuk anggota tim manajemen perusahaan dan sekutu ayahnya yang memiliki agenda tersembunyi. Arga bertemu dengan Andi Mardika, arsitek yang membantu pembangunan proyek tersebut, dan secara bertahap, ia mulai memahami kompleksitas jaringan yang dibangun ayahnya. Dalam prosesnya, Arga menghadapi tantangan moral dan dilematis antara menjalankan warisan ayahnya dengan idealismenya sendiri atau mengambil langkah lebih aman untuk melindungi dirinya dan keluarganya. Meskipun ia diliputi kebimbangan, Arga berusaha mempertahankan nilai-nilai kejujuran dan integritas yang ditanamkan oleh ayahnya, sambil berjuang untuk menemukan siapa dirinya sebenarnya di tengah segala kekayaan dan kekuasaan yang ia warisi. Pada puncaknya, Proyek Langit Biru akhirnya terungkap sebagai proyek ambisius yang ingin menciptakan ekosistem mandiri untuk mendukung kaum termarjinalkan di Indonesia. Proyek ini memiliki risiko besar, namun sekaligus menjadi kesempatan bagi Arga untuk memperbaiki masa lalunya dan melanjutkan visi besar ayahnya. Dalam sebuah pertarungan sengit dengan pihak-pihak yang berusaha mengambil alih proyek itu, Arga memutuskan untuk mengambil peran sebagai pemimpin sejati dan membawa perusahaan ke arah yang lebih positif dan manusiawi. Di akhir perjalanan, Arga menyadari bahwa warisan yang ia terima bukanlah beban, melainkan kesempatan untuk membuat perbedaan nyata bagi masyarakat, sekaligus kesempatan bagi dirinya untuk bangkit dari masa lalu yang kelam. Warisan ini menjadi kesempatan kedua yang membawanya pada jati diri baru dan pemahaman mendalam tentang arti keluarga, kekuasaan, dan tanggung jawab sejati.
seiman21 · 926 Views

Echoes in St. Ives

**Echoes in St. Ives** *Synopsis* In the summer of 1947, Eleanor “Ellie” Grayson moves to a small coastal village in Cornwall, seeking solace after the loss of her husband in World War II. As she settles into her new life working at the local bookstore, she encounters Jack Fletcher, a reclusive writer who spends his days crafting stories inspired by the sea and its surroundings. Intrigued by his enigmatic presence, Ellie finds herself drawn to Jack’s creativity and charm. Their connection deepens through shared conversations about literature and life, with Ellie discovering a warmth and hope she thought lost forever. Yet, as their romance flourishes, Ellie notices subtle hints of Jack's troubled past—a reluctance to discuss certain topics and a tendency to disappear for long stretches, often returning with a distant look in his eyes. As Ellie navigates her growing feelings for Jack, she uncovers clues that suggest his writing may be influenced by more than just imagination. Whispers from the village hint at a history shrouded in mystery, and Ellie begins to wonder what secrets Jack is hiding. Caught between love and uncertainty, she grapples with the realization that the man she is falling for may be burdened by experiences he cannot share. Faced with the complexities of their relationship, Ellie must confront the shadows of the past that linger between them. As she seeks to understand the truth behind Jack’s words, she reflects on her own journey of healing and the power of love to transcend even the deepest scars. In the end, Ellie learns that the echoes of the past can shape the future, leading her to a bittersweet acceptance of both loss and new beginnings.
gamingandlinux · 3K Views
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