Most of the time, we are just selfish with the intent to be selfless.
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Earning a double masters in Business Administration and Mathematics, and attaining the title of Chief Executive Officer of Encrypt Corporate, the most successful tech establishment, Arden Hawkins has never been deemed dumb. When the now twenty-six year old completed her master's, finishing at the age of twenty-four, due to starting early and skipping third grade, she married her best friend, which seemed like the best thing to do at the time. They'd always been together, whether as a couple or just a pair of friends, and believed they'd always stay that way. Why delay the seemingly inevitable?
If only they could stay in love.
Twenty-seven year old Emerson Conte has always vied for his childhood sweetheart, Sutton Summers, to reciprocate his feelings. Beginning with a simple favor to get her parents off her back, Emerson asks for a chance to be with her, to let him have a chance to win her over. Reluctantly agreeing, Sutton give his poor heart a far-fetched chance to have hers. Over time, Sutton's feelings have grown for him, and she's nearly ready to tell him.
Only for him to forfeit their forged relationship, claiming his feelings have worn.
The two meet once, then again, but intoxicated, and their unmistakable desire is put at full force. Emerson's heart is taken again, but Arden doesn't want to leave who she'd always believed she was destined to be with, who was still her best friend, with or without their feelings for each other. Caught in a tangle, things just get more complicated with a heartbroken Sutton, who'll do whatever it takes to retrieve the love that once was hers.
Does love really conquer all?
He never believed in love, but she captured his heart the moment he saw her.
She didn't understand love, but he gained her trust instantly.
He is consumed by a desire for revenge. She is as serene as water.
He's the mafia king of all Asia, hardened by the world's cruelty from a young age.
She spent her entire life in captivity, completely oblivious to the outside world.
This is the story of Rudraksha Malhotra and Ruhanika Rajpurohit, two people who couldn't be more different, bound together by the ties of marriage. Can they conquer their inner demons and find peace together?
Will Rudraksha allow Ruhanika to rule his heart?
Will Ruhanika let Rudraksha love her?
Let's find out together.
Tropes:
Age gap
Mafia king × Caged princess
Forced marriage
Cunning × Innocent
Two broken Souls