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VIAAN AGARWAL, a charming and flirty CEO by day, hides a darker side as the feared underground mafia boss. His life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with RIYA RAO, his new neighbor and business partner, who is as cold as she is powerful. A woman who refuses to believe in love, Riya harbors a dangerous secret-she is the elusive Mafia Queen.
The moment their eyes meet, Viaan is captivated-it's love at first glance. Drawn to her strength and beauty, he finds himself falling harder with each passing day,
unaware of her true identity. But will she be able to resist his charm, or will the undeniable chemistry between them bring them closer? In this thrilling tale of power, danger, and unexpected romance, Viaan falls first, and much harder, than he ever imagined.
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Tropes: Mafia Boss × Mafia Queen
Flirty Ceo × Cold CEO
Lovely male × Powerful female
Desi Romance
Love at first glance
He fall first & harder & harderrrrrrr.......
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