"Beneath the Glitz"
Amidst the glittering world of wealth and ambition, two families cross paths in an intricate dance of fate and emotions. Taimoor Baig, a charismatic yet enigmatic business tycoon, finds his structured life upended by the fiery and creative Ayesha Khattak, a determined fashion designer with dreams as bold as her spirit. Their clashes ignite a spark neither can ignore, creating a tumultuous yet magnetic connection.
Meanwhile, Zaina Khattak, Ayesha's composed and sharp-witted sister, navigates her own unexpected bond with Salar Baig, Taimoor's observant and mysterious brother. Together, they uncover layers of understanding and trust in a world where appearances often mask deeper truths.
Against a backdrop of lavish events, familial expectations, and the weight of personal ambition, the Baigs and Khattaks are drawn into a story of love, rivalry, and self-discovery. As their lives intertwine, they must confront their vulnerabilities and choices, realizing that the greatest battles are often those fought within the heart.
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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