Beyond Bargain
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𝗕𝗘𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡 is a strangers to lovers romance with a hint of comedy while also exploring deeper emotional aspects and human emotions. It revolves around two protagonists who were supposed to stay away from each other, yet ended up getting married.
Their fathers have been business rivals for as long as anyone can remember, and with the female protagonist stepping in to handle her family's business, the rivalry only intensifies as she gives her biggest competitor a tough time. However, when her misogynistic father refuses to let her take charge of the company alone, she takes a risk and proposes a contract marriage to her greatest rival, an arrangement meant to last only a year and remain strictly professional.
Featuring Alisha Sekhon and Aarish Sehrawat, this story explores the theme of a relationship built on a temporary contract that gradually develops into a bond so strong that neither of them can imagine life without the other. It reflects on how childhood trauma and parental neglect can shape a person's fears and insecurities, and how being loved unconditionally, regardless of flaws or circumstances, can heal even the deepest wounds.
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Yours, With Love ✓
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𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙎𝙊𝙐𝙇𝙎
[ editing ] "Listen arsh , just meet this girl once . She is a really good girl . Just give it a try please. I really want to see you settled in your life now" . I smiled internally before saying yes ~ "Maa what should I wear?" I asked my mom as I showed her the sarees . "Any will look good" I nodded and went to wear the dress to meet a guy my mom chose for me. An arranged marriage where both of them were not ready but their parents tricked them and now they forever tied with eachother. Read further to find out what happens in the life of Aarohi and Arsh. Written by @theprettykahanisComplete![Bound By Contract United By Love[Completed]](https://img.wattpad.com/cover/401881851-256-k436753.jpg)
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Nivyansh, a charming billionaire, hides his vulnerable heart. Ahvi's kindness awakens his deepest desires, but his dark past threatens to destroy their love. ( Note: That dark past is not about his girlfriend or ex lover so don't worry😭) Rudra, a ruthless CEO, marries Siya, an innocent girl, in a twisted game of revenge. He'll stop at nothing to break her, but will she survive his cruelty. Nehaal, a successful businessman, masks his pain with seduction. Maahi's innocence captivates him, but his secrets risk losing her forever. Note: it's a multi-couple book. tropes- Love after marriage Forced Proximity Arranged Marriage Revenge Romance Enemies to lovers He fell first and she fell harder. Slow Burn Torture-to-Love second chance romance Note- English is not my first language, in case I make any grammatical mistakes, please don't get offended.
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