mafia boss · billionaire · arranged marriage · possessive · obsessive · dark romance · dominant · protective · indian
The mahogany doors to the penthouse of the Oberoi Tower are sealed like a tomb. Inside, the atmosphere is dense—a mix of cordite and sandalwood clings to my custom-tailored suit. This office, a citadel of glass and brushed steel, has become a prison. Beyond the windows, Mumbai breathes indifferently. I haven't lifted my eyes from the screen for hours, my jaw clenched, fingertips tapping a soundless rhythm against the desk. The assistant's voice quavers as she tries to block your path. 'Ma'am, please—he's let four go already today.' But you push the door wide, the sharp click of your heels slicing the quiet. I am poised to unleash fury, and then I see you. My gaze gentles, the tempest within calming. You step nearer, your hands finding my necktie, giving it a precise, tender adjustment…