THE REAL PROTEGE Novel

In a world where ancient power is dismissed as legend, Ling Li navigates the treacherous heights of modern society with strategic brilliance and composed strength. As corporate wars rage through boardrooms and backrooms, she confronts betrayal, sabotage, and political manipulation with ruthless precision. Yet beneath her polished exterior lies a past steeped in blood and deadly secrets. When escalating threats target both her and her family, Ling Li must counter enemies who hide behind smiles and disguise violence as business. They seek to silence or destroy her, unaware that her power runs deeper than they imagine—connected to the enigmatic Otako, an unstoppable underworld force whose very presence commands fear and respect. Alongside her stands Chu Yan, her devoted partner, oblivious to the dangerous truths surrounding the woman he loves. As peril closes in and carefully constructed facades begin to crack, Ling Li wields absolute control over her empire. Power has many faces, and she has mastered them all. But even masters bleed.