In the shimmering realm of India's elite, Aryan Singh Rathore, a brooding billionaire with a penchant for solitude, and Avni, a spirited event manager from humble beginnings, find their worlds colliding in the most unexpected way.
A chance encounter at a serene temple sets the stage for their intertwined destinies. Aryan, the man of power and wealth, steps into the sacred haven reluctantly, while Avni, a woman of grace and modesty, seeks solace and strength for her family. Their paths cross but remain unconnected, like two stars passing in the night.
Yet, the threads of fate weave a complex tapestry, sparked by the paparazzi's lens. A misunderstanding thrusts them into a world of opulence and pretense, where Aryan and Avni must masquerade as a couple in a contract marriage veiled in mystery.
As they navigate this web of deception, they become tangled in a dance of emotions. From the friction of their contrasting personalities to the magnetism of their unspoken desires, their story unfolds in whispers and stolen glances.
Can their feigned relationship evolve into an authentic connection amidst the grandeur of Indian weddings and the shadows of past mistakes? With the future uncertain and their hearts on the line, Aryan and Avni's story is a captivating journey of love and destiny.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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