RUTHLESS PROMISES

KIARA SINGHANIA, grew up away from the shadows of her father's world. Sheltered, well-educated, and kept innocent of the darker truths, she believed her father was simply wealthy through old businesses. She lightened up the people in every room she was in. She was a very lively and sweet person. But, after her mother passed away, she had to start living with her aunt who was very cruel to her. All this went unnoticed by her father as he was busy with his own business.

But the truth came crashing down on her nineteenth birthday, when she learned her father wasn't just a businessman-he was one of the most feared mafia families. And now, to secure a fragile alliance with an even more powerful syndicate, she was being forced into marriage with a man she barely knew.

Her husband-to-be, RAGHAV SURYAVANSHI, was everything she wasn't: cold, ruthless, and feared. He had built his name in blood, rising in the mafia world with no mercy for enemies. His business was also number one in the industry, the richest in the most successful company. To him, this marriage was nothing more than a business transaction-a way to strengthen his empire and ensure loyalty from her father. His mom passed away when he was young and left him all alone to take care of his three younger brothers. The only warmth and kindness he had was showed infront of his brothers. He showed his cruel side to the outside world.

For her, it was a cage. For him, it was control.

But what neither of them expected was how their worlds would collide in ways beyond duty. She, too innocent for his darkness, began to slip under his armor. And he, who had vowed never to care, began to find that her light was the only thing he couldn't control... and the one thing he'd kill to protect.

Her innocence vs. his ruthlessness

Forced marriage trope

Slow-burn love → protection → obsession

Conflict between freedom vs. control