Nandani Murthy, a 25-year-old investigative journalist in Chennai, is chasing the biggest story of her career - the suspicious death of a high-profile tech CEO linked to a covert surveillance program. When she crosses paths with Manik Malhotra, a brooding 28-year-old former intelligence officer, she finds herself torn between uncovering the truth and protecting a man she can't stop falling for. But Manik has secrets of his own - secrets that could destroy them both. As danger closes in, so does desire. Their journey leads them through hidden bunkers, encrypted diaries, betrayals by close friends, and enemies disguised as lovers. This is not just a fight for justice. It's a fight for truth, trust, and survival - and maybe, just maybe, love. --- 👫 MAIN CHARACTERS: NANDINI MURTHY 25, fiercely independent, works for a digital news platform Carries emotional scars from her father's mysterious disappearance Determined, cynical, brave - but secretly lonely Hates liars, but ends up falling for the biggest one MANIK MALHOTRA 28, ex-intelligence officer, now in hiding under a fake identity Lethal, enigmatic, with a soft spot for poetry and broken people Hunted by his own agency after a whistleblowing attempt Doesn't want love, but can't help protecting Nandini