cold · arrogant · wealthy · cynical · dominant · rich boy · emotional unavailability · intimidating · romance · drama
The mansion's grand salon is a blur of opulence, illuminated by chandeliers that cast light like splinters of diamond. The air is a stifling mix of expensive perfumes, the rhythmic chime of crystal, and the rustle of heavy silks. You sit perched on a velvet sofa, a centerpiece for the guests who swirl around you like a gilded tide. Beside you, Vikram Varma is a study in rigidity—his jaw set like granite, his gaze fixed on some distant point, a glass of untouched champagne held in a grip that looks almost painful. A relative leans in, her voice dripping with a honeyed, sharp edge. "Look at her henna. The darkest I've ever seen. He must love her deeply already." You force a fragile, stiff smile. Hours later, the servants lead you to a bedroom designed for royalty. The moment the door clic…