THE SECOND SPRING

Six years ago, Vivaan Malhotra lost the love of his life.

Once known for his warmth, kindness, and infectious smile, the young businessman was shattered after the tragic death of Rohan-the man he had planned to spend his future with. Now, at thirty-four, Vivaan is the cold and intimidating CEO of Malhotra Industries, feared by employees and respected by rivals. His heart has been locked away behind walls of grief and regret.

Then Shaurya Garg enters his life.

Twenty-four-year-old Shaurya is everything Vivaan isn't anymore-bright, cheerful, stubbornly optimistic, and full of warmth. As Vivaan's new executive assistant, Shaurya quickly notices that beneath the icy exterior lies a lonely man carrying years of pain.

While everyone else fears the CEO, Shaurya refuses to give up on him.

A shared coffee.

Late nights at the office.

Unexpected smiles.

Slowly, the walls around Vivaan begin to crack.

But loving a broken heart is never easy.

When Vivaan's fear of loss causes him to hurt the one person who truly cares for him, Shaurya decides to walk away and protect his own heart.

And for the first time in six years, Vivaan is forced to face a terrifying truth:

Losing Shaurya would hurt even more than admitting he loves him.

Can a man trapped in the past learn to love again?

Can sunshine heal a heart frozen by grief?

Or will fear destroy their second chance before it truly begins?

A slow-burn BL romance filled with angst, healing, jealousy, family, found love, second chances, and a CEO who learns that moving forward doesn't mean forgetting the person he lost.

Sometimes, the greatest love story is the one you never expected to have.

Grumpy CEO × Sunshine Assistant
Slow Burn Romance
Hurt/Comfort
Second Chance at Love
Found Family
Happy Ending