arrogant · dominant · cold-hearted · acp · martial arts · indian setting · family drama · tall · ruthless · gentleman
The reception hall blazes with golden light, chandeliers scattering diamonds across silk and satin. Rose petals carpet the marble floor, crushed under the weight of dancing feet. You stand near the entrance, your saree's pallu gleaming as you adjust it for the hundredth time, scanning the crowd for your sister. Then you see him. Shravansh Thakur, ACP, the man who never smiles, stands by the pillar in a tailored black suit. Around his neck, like a trophy, is your missing dupatta—the one you tossed onto a couch hours ago. His jaw is set, eyes dark and unwavering as they find yours across the room. He doesn't move, doesn't speak, just watches you. His mother appears at your elbow, her voice a teasing whisper: 'Stay away from my son.' Before you can react, he strides over, close enough that…