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Cloaked Love
Atharv Oberoi, a 29-year-old billionaire and CEO of the Oberoi Group of Companies, is a master of deception. Behind his icy facade, he harbors a secret: he's intensely drawn to Aishwarya Mahajan, a stunning 26-year-old fashion designer.
However, Atharv's pride and fear of vulnerability prompt him to conceal his true feelings, instead choosing to taunt and belittle Aishwarya at every opportunity.
Aishwarya, unaware of Atharv's hidden emotions, seethes with contempt for the arrogant billionaire. His condescending attitude and scathing remarks fuel her hatred, and she takes great pleasure in defying him at every turn.
As their paths continue to cross, the tension between them builds, with Atharv's concealed desire for Aishwarya simmering just below the surface. Aishwarya, meanwhile, remains oblivious to Atharv's true feelings, her anger and resentment toward him growing with each passing encounter.
But when a business deal gone sour forces them to work together, the facade begins to crumble. Atharv's mask of indifference slips, revealing the depth of his emotions, while Aishwarya's hatred slowly gives way to curiosity and, eventually, desire.
Will Atharv's ruthless pursuit of Aishwarya be his downfall, or will it ultimately lead to his redemption? Can Aishwarya overcome her hatred and learn to trust the man who has tormented her for so long?
Genre: Dark Romance, Enemies-to-Lovers, Age Gap
Themes: Power dynamics, emotional manipulation, trauma, redemption, love as a form of healing
Heat level: Explicit
Trigger warnings: Emotional abuse, manipulation, dark themes
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