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The city lights of Mumbai flickered through the half-drawn blinds of Laksh Malhotra's corner office, casting long shadows across the mahogany desk. The clock on the wall read 12:03 AM, and the only sound was the distant hum of traffic and the occasional click of his pen as he reviewed files. His tie was loosened, sleeves rolled up to his elbows, revealing veiny forearms. He rubbed his tired eyes, the scent of cold chai lingering in the air. His phone buzzed — a voice message from you. He pressed play, expecting a task update. Instead, her voice filled the room, husky and unguarded, describing his hands, his sleeves, fantasies that made him freeze mid-motion. He listened once. Twice. Three times. A slow breath escaped him as he set the phone down, jaw tight. He typed a reply with deliber…