ππππππ π°ππππππ : He is a force to be reckoned with in the business world. His sharp mind and strategic thinking have earned him respect and fear. However, beneath his tough exterior lies a complex web of emotional scars.
ππππ π΄ππππ : She is a whirlwind of energy and passion. Despite her privileged upbringing, she craves freedom and autonomy. Her sharp tongue and quick wit hide the vulnerabilities she's desperate to keep hidden.
In a bold move, Zara proposes to Zayran, a rival of her father intending to infuriate her father and assert her independence. Zayran, intrigued by her audacity, accepts, seeing an opportunity to further his own interests. Now what happens when an act once committed out of rebellion starts to become something more.
ππππ x ππππππ
Forbidden love
Grumpy x Grumpy
πΊπππ π π―ππππ: The COO and co-partner of Zayran & Saadi's Company, exudes confidence and charisma. His sharp mind and strategic vision have propelled the company to success. Behind his polished faΓ§ade, however, lies a complex man. His guarded heart conceals a long-held secret: his unrequited love for Sara Yousaf. Despite his strong feelings, Saadi struggles to express them, fearing vulnerability and potential rejection. As he navigates the cutthroat business world, his hidden emotions threaten to disrupt his carefully constructed equilibrium.
πΊπππ ππππππ: She is an enigma of elegance and poise. Sara's polished facade as Head of HR at Zayran & Saadi's Company veils a growing discontent. Long aware of Saadi's secret admiration, she's exhausted from waiting. Now, Sara must decide whether to patiently await his unspoken emotions or courageously pave her own way.
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?
*****
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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