When Arianna marries billionaire Zach Price to save her family, she doesn't expect to fall in love with a man who'd always consider her a second choice. An unexpected turn of events brings the couple closer together, but can a marriage based on lies and deceit ever survive? ***** When Arianna's older sister, Olivia, decides to run away on the day of her wedding, Arianna is forced to take her place to save her family from ruin. But her new husband is angry, heartbroken, and seems to hate her guts. The cold, elusive billionaire Zach Price has never quite struck Arianna as the kind of man she'd want to spend her entire life with. She was more than content with her sweet, thoughtful boyfriend Noah, but when circumstances force them together, Zach and Arianna's hearts get entangled in a way she never saw coming. As the couple grows closer, they must battle the demons of their past and of the lives they left behind - especially when Olivia returns and decides she wants Zach all for herself. Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual abuse, and mentions abortion and miscarriage. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren Tachibana

❝ He rules Rajasthan by day... and the underworld by night. ❞ To the world, Aditya Sehgal is Rajasthan's youngest Chief Minister calm, charming, powerful, and loved by everyone. A man with the perfect smile and an untouchable reputation. But behind politics and palace walls, Aditya hides a deadly truth. He is the Devil of the Underworld a ruthless Mafia King feared by the entire city. A man who can destroy lives with a single order, yet would burn the world to protect the people he loves. Dr. Aadhya Singh is nothing like him. She's a brilliant surgeon with a sharp tongue, a short temper, and absolutely no patience for arrogant men. She saves lives every day, unaware that her own brother is Aditya's closest friend... and the mafia's deadliest weapon. One unexpected meeting at a hospital changes everything. What starts with hatred and tension slowly turns into something far more dangerous obsession, secrets, and a love neither of them can escape. But some truths are buried for a reason. And when the past finally comes back, Aadhya is forced to choose- Is Aditya the man who will protect her from everything... or the monster who destroyed her world long ago? "He bought the city with his smile, but he'll burn it down for her heart." ────────────── 🖤 Desi Dark Romance 🔥 Mafia × Politics ✨ Chief Minister × Surgeon 🫀 Best Friend's Sister 🌻 Grumpy × Sunshine 🔪 Hidden Identity 🩸 Family Secrets & Betrayal Started : 09•02•26 ────────────── Follow for spoilers, edits & updates 💌 Instagram : @whittledwishes

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