Siya Sharma, a submissive and timid young woman, has never known love or affection, having been mistreated by her stepmother and overlooked by her father. Sheltered and naive, Siya's only escape was through her books, a world far removed from the harsh realities of her life. At just 18, she's forced into a marriage with Rudraksh Thakur, a 30-year-old mafia lord who sees her as nothing more than a pawn-a possession to elevate his status and solidify his control over the underworld.
Rudraksh, hardened by the ruthless world he was raised in, believes that emotions are weaknesses, and the only thing that matters is power and domination. To him, Siya is another piece on his chessboard, a puppet wife to secure his ambitions. But to Siya, Rudraksh embodies the terror she has feared her entire life. Her marriage is no different from the cruelty she has always known, perhaps even worse.
Will Siya's innocence and purity ever touch Rudraksh's heart, or will she remain unloved, trapped in a life of fear? Is Rudraksh capable of seeing Siya as more than just a possession, or will he continue to wield his control, never letting love soften the coldness within him?
When Chef Margot loses her beloved restaurant to her cheating ex-fiance, her best friend, single dad Nathan, steps in with an unexpected offer to help her start over. As they collaborate, sparks fly-but can they overcome their complicated pasts for a chance at real love?
Season 4 of The Mechanic
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Margot Taylor thought she had it all: a thriving restaurant and a fiance she adored. But her world crumbled when her fiance abruptly cancelled their wedding and claimed ownership of her cherished restaurant. With her career in tatters and her heart broken, Margot is forced to start over.
Enter Nathan Davis, her loyal best friend and a single dad chasing big dreams of his own. As a partner in the multibillion-pound auto business, Nathan offers her a lifeline-a chance to open a new eatery on the grounds of his new mechanic shop.
As Margot pours her heartbreak into a new dream, her friendship with Nathan deepens into something much more electric. But their growing happiness is threatened when Nathan's ex-wife returns, determined to take their daughter away and upend the new couple's relationship. Caught in chaos, Margot must decide if she has the strength to fight for the life she's building...or let the wounds of her past ruin her future.
Content warning: This story contains depictions of eating disorders that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
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