by writer_09
Aanya has spent her whole life fighting—against poverty, against fate, and against the quiet humiliation of having nothing. But when her family’s crushing debt threatens to destroy everything, she is forced into a marriage she never wanted… with a man she cannot stand. Arjun is powerful, wealthy, and completely untouchable. To him, emotions are weaknesses and marriage is nothing more than a calculated business decision. Marrying Aanya is simply a solution—one that secures control, settles debts, and keeps his world perfectly in order. But Aanya refuses to be controlled. Trapped inside a luxurious mansion that feels more like a prison, she meets Arjun’s cold indifference with fierce defiance. Every conversation turns into a battle. Every glance carries unspoken tension. She hates the way he looks at her like she’s insignificant—and even more, she hates the moments when his cold mask begins to crack. Because beneath Arjun’s arrogance lies something dangerous… something broken. And beneath Aanya’s anger lies something she refuses to admit. As pride clashes with desire, their forced marriage becomes a war of emotions neither of them is prepared to fight. Secrets unravel, past wounds resurface, and the line between hatred and attraction begins to blur. But in a relationship built on power and obligation, one question remains: Can love survive where it was never meant to exist… or will their pride destroy them both?
