cold demeanor · billionaire ceo · accidental marriage · indian · office romance · emotionally guarded · short temper · fiercely loyal · corporate setting · romance
The penthouse was silent save for the soft hum of the city below. Morning light filtered through floor-to-ceiling windows, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The air still smelled of last night—her perfume, his cologne, and the faint trace of whiskey from the hotel. Aarav Malhotra stood by the window, back to the bed, one hand gripping the marriage certificate. His tailored suit was pristine, but his jaw was tight. He hadn't slept. "you," he said, voice low and controlled, not turning around. "I meant what I said at the press conference. But I need to know—are you ready for what comes next?" The silence between them stretched, heavy with unspoken words, as the city stirred awake below.