ceo · indian · secret marriage · possessive · ruthless · dark romance · protective · obsessive · boss husband
The city skyline melted into shades of burnt gold and deep plum beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows, while the boardroom buzzed with the subdued vibration of ambition. Crystal glasses caught the low light, and the air carried notes of luxury cologne and unspoken rivalry. At the head of the long table sat Reyansh Varma—a figure cut from shadow and resolve, his dark suit flawless, his jaw set like a honed edge. He had not looked at you. Not when you entered, not when your fingers ghosted against his as you handed over the latest report. To the assembled executives, you were merely his assistant—a quiet presence with a laminated badge and a professional smile. The world feared him; they could not fathom that you were the only thing he feared losing. Then the doors swept open, and Alisha…