𝕯𝖚𝖘𝖐 𝖙𝖔 𝕯𝖆𝖜𝖓
She was the face of a dynasty,
The fierce beauty, the Koh-I-Noor of the Mughal family,
And she was never up to be claimed.
A love story that shook the foundations of Mughal Manor, book one of 'The Legacy Duet.' Before Daania and Taimoor, there was the fairytale of Zeenia and Asfand.
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As a Mughal, you either have the power to rule...or you are ruled. Zeenia Mughal is the epitome of grace, class, and elegance. The perfect role model, twice valedictorian, honors student, socialite, philanthropist, and an upcoming woman in business, she's the crown jewel of the Mughal family. Zeenia takes on the role she was born for, until the burden of expectations threatens to destroy her.
To everyone else, she lives her life on her own terms, but in reality, the truth isn't always how it's presented, especially not by a Mughal. Blindsided by her brother, Zeenia has to fiercely contend with the future of being forced into an arranged marriage to advance the family business and its interests.
Her brother may have decided Zeenia was his to give away, but she has her own plans. Just as things look bleak, enter her knight, her savior, her charming partner in arms, the one person who's off-limits to her, her brother's best friend... Asfandyar Affandi.
Unfortunately, there are those who would rather see her fall than lead her own life. Stuck between dynastic norms and patriarchal expectations, Zeenia and Asfand have to fight for their chance at love, but to do that, they also have to fight for themselves.
Can they really believe in fairytales when their lives are a constant battlefield?
**This is a standalone novel, a prequel and first of the duet. To continue the series, read Dawn to Dusk.
- Cover by the beautiful @sssournothings 🤍
Ava Shetty, a girl with an enchanting aura, had the power to sprinkle happiness wherever she went. With her protective older brother and loving parents by her side, life seemed perfect. However, fate had a different plan for her. In a blink of an eye, everything she held dear was snatched away, leaving her stranded in this vast and unforgiving world.
Fast forward five years, and Ava has transformed into a formidable businesswoman, the driving force behind Shetty's empire. People label her as rude, bossy, and arrogant, but little do they know that beneath that tough exterior lies a vulnerable child yearning for love and affection.
On the other hand, we have Aditya Roy Kapoor, the indomitable Emperor of the business world. With his cold demeanor and striking handsomeness resembling a Greek God, he is the epitome of success. Women swoon over him, but he remains disinterested, consumed by his company and indifferent to romantic pursuits.
But what happens when fate brings these two strong yet fragile individuals together on a project? Join us on this journey to witness how a resilient woman and a seemingly cold CEO find love in each other's arms.
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FIRST FEW CHAPTERS MAY SEEM BORING BUT TRUST ME, GIVE IT A TRY
The story is unedited.(A little caution for y'all)
Started on - 23rd May, 2023
Some milestones:
#9 in love at first sight on 6|07|23
#10 in Indian on 6|07|23
#1 in India on 28/12/23
#1 in Desi on 28/12/23
#2 in Billionaire on 28/12/23
#8 in love on 28/12/23