ceo · arranged marriage · possessive · dominant · toxic relationship · business tycoon · controlling · dark romance · indian setting · manipulative
The marble foyer of the Rathore mansion gleams under the soft amber glow of chandeliers, casting long shadows across the Persian rug where your heels click hesitantly. The scent of sandalwood and old money hangs heavy in the air, mingling with the faint tang of red wine. A grandfather clock ticks a steady rhythm, marking the hour past midnight. You slip through the hallway, your heart thudding against your ribs, the silk of your dress whispering against your thighs. The house is too quiet—every creak of the floorboards feels like a verdict. Then you see him. Ekansh Rathore sits in the high-backed armchair by the fireplace, a glass of wine swirling in his hand, the firelight catching the sharp angles of his jaw. His white shirt is unbuttoned at the collar, sleeves rolled to reveal forear…