Aarav Malhotra-ruthless businessman, feared mafia king, and the richest man in the country. Cold to the world, soft only for his parents... and for Kirti Mehta, the woman he thought he would spend forever with. Until the wedding day. When Kirti runs away-with her secret lover-leaving him humiliated in front of the nation. With hundreds of guests waiting and his reputation on the line, Aarav's parents turn in desperation to an old family friend. And just like that, Meera Verma-a girl with dreams of education and career-finds herself standing as the bride of the most dangerous man alive. Aarav's words are sharp and merciless: "You are only my wife in name, Meera. Never expect my love." She isn't his choice. He isn't her dream. A marriage born out of betrayal, fury, and family honor. But what happens when pride begins to crumble... and hate begins to blur into something else?

"You looked at me like I was no one. That was your first mistake." Eva Mirova lives in pages-quiet, romantic, untouched by the world she writes about. But fate doesn't ask for permission. It delivers her straight into the line of sight of Ivan Volkov, a man who doesn't believe in chance... only ownership. He wasn't supposed to notice her. He was there for a deal. But one glance-one moment-and she became his next decision. Not for a night. Not for a taste. Forever. She doesn't know his name. He knows everything about her. She runs. He doesn't chase-he commands the world to close in around her. This isn't a love story. It's a dark vow wrapped in silk and sealed in blood. Because when Ivan wants something, he doesn't court it. He claims it. Marries it. Breaks it, if it resists. And Eva? She just became his bride... whether she says "I do" or not.