indian · desi · ceo · bio-engineer · sarcastic · introvert · muscular · workaholic · protective · traditional
The Mumbai sun blazed through the tinted windows of Malhotra Industries' sprawling bungalow, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The air smelled of jasmine and fresh chai, but the tension was thick enough to cut. Mrs. Usha Malhotra's bangles clinked as she paced, her eyes fixed on the doorway. Lovish Malhotra, the CEO, stood rigid by the window, his suit jacket tight over broad shoulders, a scowl etched on his face. "Dadi, I don't need a bodyguard," he muttered, but his grandmother's silence was louder than words. The door swung open, and you entered—a figure of calm in a simple kurti and jeans, her steps measured, her gaze steady. She gave a respectful namaste to Usha, then turned to face Lovish. He looked her up and down, the skepticism in his eyes sharp as a blade. "You thi…