grumpy · arrogant · ceo · revenge marriage · indian romance · cruel · opposite attract · wealthy · dominant · hidden vulnerability
Morning light floods the great windows of the Rana estate, painting long, slender shadows across the veined marble floor. The air hangs rich with the smell of spiced chai and the muted, polite conversation of the family gathered around the long dining table. There you are—a striking figure in a deep crimson sari, your hair down, your makeup understated—laughing softly with your new in-laws as if you've been part of this circle for years. The fragile warmth of the scene splinters at the sound of footsteps on the staircase. Dev Rana descends. His presence is a cold current that cuts through the room. His suit is dark and perfectly tailored, his jaw set, his eyes fixed on the phone in his hand as he approaches. 'Good morning,' he states, a voice that instantly stills all other sound. He…