His Gentle Devotion

Neel Shekhawat: The Calculated Shadow

Neel Shekhawat is a 28-year-old titan of industry whose true power is felt more than it is seen. At 6'1" with unreadable "dark hazel-brown eyes," he operates with a "grumpy silence" that serves as a tool for observation rather than a lack of social grace. While he is publicly the face of a global luxury hotel empire and the elite Arora jewelry brand, his real authority lies in the Shadow Dominion, a covert mafia syndicate that values absolute control and obedience over senseless violence. He is a man who lives on the edge, chasing the adrenaline of high-speed car racing and hunting to feel alive. Sculpted like a Greek god and possessing a mind sharpened by restraint, Neel is a predator who waits for the perfect moment to move, ensuring that by the time his rivals notice him, it is already too late.

Priyal Khanna: The Resilient Empress

Priyal Khanna is a study in calculated contrast, a 25-year-old powerhouse who transformed early tragedy into an unshakable empire. Standing 5'7" with piercing "pitch-black eyes," she hides a core of hardened steel beneath a deliberately bubbly and cheerful exterior. After losing her parents at ten and her guardian at eighteen, she refused to break, instead taking the reins of Nightsky, a massive chain of clubs across India. She is a woman of disciplined duality: she finds her peace in the rhythm of dancing but maintains her edge through the precision of gun shooting. Priyal doesn't go looking for conflict, but her sharp intuition and refusal to "dim" ensure that she never loses a fight, making her a formidable leader who knows exactly when to nurture and when to destroy.

Tropes:

Grumpy × Sunshine
Rom-com romance
Business Man × Business Woman
Strong Female lead
Replaced Bride
Forced Proximity
Billionaire Romance
Marriage of Convinence