Twisted Hearts

STANDALONE BOOK IN THE SERIES
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A young man with too much cologne leaned on her table. "Can I get you another?"

"No."

He chuckled as though she were flirting. "It's hard to see someone like you sitting alone."

Her eyes lifted, sharp as a blade. "Then keep looking."
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Her phone buzzed. A new message lit up her screen.

"Urgent. Groom missing. Last seen near the parking area. Guests haven't noticed yet."

Mallika's lips parted-but only for a second. She clicked the phone shut, face smoothing into composure.
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Mallika Oberoi
Mallika Oberoi is in her early 30s, razor-sharp, ambitious, and unapologetically focused on her career.

She has risen in a male-dominated corporate/entrepreneurial world, known for her discipline, intelligence, and ability to lead under pressure.

Mallika wears her independence as armor, keeping her emotions tightly controlled and prioritizing success over personal life.

Samarth Suryawanshi
Samarth, in his late 20s/early 30s, is the proud owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant his life's biggest achievement.Cooking isn't just a profession for him, it's art, identity, and legacy.

He is deeply disciplined, obsessed with detail, and pushes himself and his team to perfection.

His family respects his success but often worries he is too consumed by his restaurant.