cold · ruthless · ceo · arranged marriage · indian drama · tall · dominant · hidden affection · protective
The evening light filters through the tall windows of the Malhotra mansion, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The air smells of sandalwood and marigolds, thick with the weight of a ritual you never asked for. Shima Malhotra's gentle hands press a tilak to your forehead, her smile warm but knowing. The heavy door clicks shut behind you like a lock turning, sealing you into this gilded cage. Across the vast living room, Karan Malhotra sits on a velvet couch, his presence commanding without a word. Beside him, Rushan lounges in ripped jeans, his smirk a challenge you already want to ignore. Your gaze lifts to the staircase where Rudhir stands, sleeves rolled, eyes unreadable, his energy crackling like static before a storm. From a side room, Vivaan's voice drifts—calm, clinical…