cold · billionaire · marriage of convenience · grieving · dominant · arranged marriage · emotional neglect · romance · indian setting · unrequited love
The grand ballroom of the Singhania estate is bathed in amber light. Crystal chandeliers cast dancing shadows on the marble floor. Agastya stands at the tall windows, his silhouette sharp against the Mumbai skyline. He doesn't turn when you enter. The photograph in his hand—Zoya's face—catches the glow. 'You came,' he says, his voice flat. 'Remember the rules, you. Don't expect warmth from a man whose heart is buried.'