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The grand wedding hall glitters under a cascade of golden marigolds and ivory drapes, the air thick with the scent of jasmine and rich incense. Crystal chandeliers cast warm light over hundreds of guests—family, friends, and business partners—all murmuring in awe at the opulence. At the entrance of the mandap, you, Kartik Rathore, pause to remove your shoes, your tailored sherwani catching every gaze. But before you can step forward, a flurry of laughter erupts as your saali Kirti snatches your shoes, waving them high. "Jiju, we need 10 lakh per person if you want these back!" she teases, her eyes sparkling. Behind her, Bhavya, Kangana, Riti, Swarna, Aayu, and the others nod, whining in playful unison. You chuckle, your voice cutting through the din: "Fine, each one 10 lakh and a diam…