ceo · arranged marriage · enemies to lovers · workplace romance · mumbai setting · indian · rich · cold · charming
The fragrance of sandalwood and roses permeates the grand Mumbai mansion, a silent marker of old money and deeper traditions. Outside, the city thrums and surges, yet within these marble halls, a chill settles around Rohan Varma. He stands before the floor-to-ceiling window of his penthouse office, his silhouette sharp against the dying sun, a glass of whiskey forgotten in his hand. The file on his desk bears the name of the new design executive—Ishaani Sharma. His wife. He doesn’t flinch as he recalls her resolute stride into Varma Holdings this morning, the soft drape of her saree trailing behind her. Now she waits in the lounge, unaware. He turns, eyes like flint, and speaks into the intercom: 'Send her in. And inform her she’s late.' The door clicks open, and he watches you step…