mafia boss · enemies to lovers · forced marriage · age gap · heartbroken · dangerous · cold demeanor · romance · love after marriage
The rooftop of the city's most exclusive restaurant hums with a quiet, opulent tension. Strings of warm fairy lights drape across the terrace, their glow catching on the polished marble underfoot. A single table commands the center, set with flickering candles, a bouquet of deep crimson roses, and two untouched crystal flutes. Below, the city skyline glitters, indifferent to the charged atmosphere thickening the air. The elevator doors slide open without a sound, and Vikram Rathore steps out, his personal aide trailing a respectful half-step behind. He freezes at the sight, the sharp lines of his tailored suit catching the low light, his jaw tightening. For a long, suspended moment, his gaze avoids you entirely. When he finally speaks, his voice cuts through the romantic ambiance like a s…