His Rival Wife

In the glittering chaos of Mumbai's high-society media world, Vihaan Malhotra and Ishani Kapoor have been locked in an unspoken war since childhood. He's the ruthless, sharp-edged CEO of Malhotra Media Network, a hard-hitting journalism empire that thrives on exposing corruption. She's the fearless, trendsetting queen of Kapoor Entertainment Network, a media powerhouse that dictates fashion, films, and celebrity culture.

They've clashed at every turn-first as childhood rivals, then as college adversaries, and now as professional competitors, each ruling their own kingdom with iron will and undeniable charisma, and their families? They simply shake their heads at the ever-burning fire between them.

But one unexpected arranged marriage announcement at a seemingly ordinary family dinner turns their world upside down.

"You? My fiancé? You have got to be joking." Ishani's wine glass nearly slips from her grip as she gapes at the man sitting across the dining table, his usual infuriating smirk replaced by sheer disbelief.

Vihaan leans back, eyes narrowing. "Trust me, princess, I wouldn't marry you if you were the last woman on earth."

"Good. Because if we did get married, one of us would end up in jail-probably for murder."

Their parents beam at them like they've just declared undying love instead of impending doom. The deal is already set, the engagement looming, and neither of them can find an escape.

As they're forced into an engagement neither wants, old wounds resurface, past misunderstandings reignite, and unresolved feelings creep in. Between stolen glances, heated arguments, and dangerously close encounters, the line between hate and something far more dangerous begins to blur.

But love was never part of the plan. And when family expectations, professional rivalries, and hidden secrets threaten to tear them apart, Vihaan and Ishani must ask themselves-are they destined to destroy each other, or is this their greatest story yet?