"Get this work done, Arush and.....", I was explaining the next deal to my PA when the door off my cabin swamped opened . No one can't even dare to come in without a knock but I know who this is. I turned my chair and there she is!

I lean back in my chair, the devilish grin reaches my lips as I watch her as She walks in like she owns the world-and maybe she does.

Long, voluminous waves of rich brown hair cascade over her bare shoulders, effortlessly elegant yet untouched by time or trend. Her posture is impossibly straight, her presence commanding, yet silent. She's dressed in a sleek, form-fitting ensemble that speaks of couture craftsmanship and unapologetic confidence. Minimal jewelry, perfectly tailored cuts, and the kind of perfume you don't forget, just like her.

Her eyes-sharp, calculating, and calm-scan the room as if decoding every soul. She doesn't smile unnecessarily, doesn't speak unless it adds weight. There's mystery in her silence, allure in her restraint. Everything about her whispers old money, new power, and zero tolerance for mediocrity.

Sister-in-law of my sister Piya and most importantly my biggest rival.

"The CEO of Blair beauty and Fashion : The Aarohi Yashverdhan Segal".

Well,well, if it isn't the boss lady herself. The one who somehow manages to lead Asia's Biggest beauty and fashion brand and still makes everyone else seem insignificant.

"I must say, Miss.Segal , You're even more beautiful every time I see you. It's almost unfair. You have no idea what kind of power you wield.", I said with my voice smooth yet dripping with confidence.

"Really I thought you hated me too , my dear enemy. And about power I always do my best", She said sassy.

I stand slowly,walking towards her, I give her a smirk.

"Hate you? oh,darling....I wish I did. It would've made things so much easier. But no - you haunt my mind like one of those romance novels you read under your desk when no one's watching."

I stop just inches away from her, My voice lowering to a possessive whisper.

"The problem is.... I fell Hard And now, I can't decide if I want to kiss you or ruin you.", I Said.

"You've always been full of lies and Mystery, haven't you?Always hiding behind that pretty little drama of yours. Drop your act why your grandfather called me and my father here. ",She said rolling her eyes.

I chuckle, as I step back...

"Ah,...Straight to business. That's what I like about you, Aarohi.No time for forplay unless it's in your control".

I strolled to a small bar in my cabin, pouring myself a drink with ease, then turned halfway to look at her over my shoulder and said,

"My grandfather is old ...but not senile. He knows power when he sees it. You and I? We're a match made in corporate heaven and hell."

"He wants this alliance. your father wants security. And me? I just want you...Married to me, bound to me, Now tell me... did that scare you? or Excite you?, I said.

"Cut the drama.", she said her voice sharp, laced with disdain.

She takes a step closer to me, her expression sharp- eyes dark, calculating.

"I know he must call us here... because straight business- clean, calculated."

Our gaze hardens at this point but no one will back down.

"Our Families might be friends...but we ? We're nothing like that. And let's not pretend otherwise", she said as a bitter smirk tugs at her lips.

She took another step toward me, holding her hand over mine and taking a sip from my glass.

She looked into my eyes challenging and said,"Because deep down...we both know we hate each other. We can't stand each other."

I laughed, low and slow, and took a sip of my drink, now it tastes more good it got a taste of her.

"Hate? ", I moved towards her again , gaze intense, voice velvet and sharp.

"Aarohi, you can say you hate me all you want, but your eyes- they always betray you. Just like they did on Salsa night in college. Those days....god! ", I said circle her slowly coming to her front.

"And yes, Our families are friends.But we? WE'RE fire and gasoline. This marriage isn't just business. It's War......

And after all we are already family as my sister is married to your brother . Although I hate your brothers,but you are different.", I said but as I took her brother's name anger collided with me but I hid it well.

"Marriage to you...in your dreams......Tum se toh meri juthi bhi shaadi na kare", She said every word slowly.

[My sandle also not gone marry you]

I smirked, "You are so funny ,tell yourself when you sat next to me in mandap", I said.

"You still not believing me ?", I asked while she was looking puzzled.

"What .?? Are you really serious about this , I thought you were messing with me as always. If it is, then I deny when your grandfather will come. How could he even think about it...you ...me .....NEVER", She said.

"Honestly I enjoy our banter, But I wonder how you look like wearing my names nuptial chain and vermilion, being Mrs Saransh Rane.? "

"I will keep you as mine. This marriage is happening, whether you like it or not.", I said taking a step back.

"You can fight me until your last breath...But the more you do, the harder I'll pull."

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