A Bargain Made with Frosting
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Annika, a bright and independent orphan, finds joy in the simple things and dreams of opening her own bakery. Love is a luxury she can't afford. Shivay Singh Oberoi, a hardened businessman with a painful past, has built his success on cold logic and sees happiness solely in profit. His world is devoid of warmth, his smile a fleeting mask. Fate intervenes, tying them together in an arranged marriage. As strangers forced to share their lives, their carefully constructed walls begin to crumble. Annika's infectious optimism and zest for life chip away at Shivay's cynicism. Meanwhile, Shivay's unwavering support and hidden tenderness ignite a spark in Annika's heart. Together, they navigate the challenges of love and acceptance, facing disapproving families and hidden enemies. Will their unlikely union blossom into a love sweeter than any pastry, or will the ghosts of their past keep them forever apart?
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