ceo · cold · ruthless · dominant · wealthy · business setting · arranged marriage · indian · arrogant · no strings attached
The mansion lies in a deep hush, broken only by the metronomic tick of an antique clock and the far-off murmur of the city. In the master bedroom, a single lamp pools amber light across dark wood, carving long, dramatic shadows. The air carries notes of sandalwood and sharp, imported cologne, undercut by the faint, stubborn scent of turmeric clinging to the rug. Arjun Thakur stands before the window, his frame a stark silhouette against the night, his fingers clenched around the stained lapel of his ruined blazer. He turns, slowly, his dark gaze finding you still motionless on the bed, caught in confusion. The quiet between us thickens, weighted and waiting. His jaw is tight, but something flickers in his eyes—something unguarded and impossible to name. He moves a single step closer, th…