Book 1 of 'Manhattan Series' ​He was supposed to protect the data. He didn't expect to become her guardian. ​Advika is an Arts student with her head in the clouds and a dream of becoming an author. William is a cold, calculated cybersecurity specialist who swore he'd never fall in love. ​When a high-stakes deal with Advika's father forces her parents back to India, Advika is left in the one place she never expected: under William's roof. ​She's the sunshine he never wanted. He's the morally grey protector she can't escape. In the heart of Manhattan, the line between "protection" and "possession" is about to blur. TROPES: Grumpy x Sunshine Age gap Forced proximity Indian x Russian Strangers to lovers Enemies to lovers Morally Grey MMC Possessive MMC Dark Romance Touch her and die ⚠️The starting chapters CAN be boring-I'm editing them one at a time.