In the heart of India, the Raizada family is preparing for the wedding of the century. Their son, Aarav, is about to marry a beautiful bride in an opulent celebration that will leave the entire country talking. Every detail is perfect, from the vibrant lehengas to the lavish décor, but the real heat comes from the collision of cultures when the Kim family arrives from Korea. Led by the sharp, stylish heir Kim Taehyung, the Kim family exudes power, wealth, and an undeniable charm that captivates everyone.
But this isn't just a wedding-it's a battlefield of tradition, desire, and secrets. The Raizada family is as ruthless as they are rich, and the Kims are no strangers to their high-society games. As the families mix, sparks fly-literally and figuratively-because every glance and every smile holds a promise of something more, something forbidden. The air is thick with anticipation, passions run wild, and family feuds threaten to tear everything apart.
Cousins are flirting openly, rivalries are brewing, and old family secrets are being whispered in the shadows. The men are charming, the women are fierce, and Y/N, the Raizada's fiery, mischievous daughter, is caught between it all. Taehyung's smirk is enough to send chills down her spine, but it's not just his gaze that's dangerous. The American cousin, Aiden, arrives with his own smoldering looks, making it clear that he's not one to back down easily.
As the night deepens, the tension between the families grows, and the wedding rituals become more than just ceremony-they're a way to prove power, passion, and control. Amidst the chaotic celebrations, sensual dances, and intense family banter, one thing becomes clear: in this family, love is never simple, and desire can ignite a war.
Secrets are buried beneath layers of glamour, but they're about to explode into the open-because in a world where money, beauty, and ambition rule, nothing is ever as it seems.
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When Haley discovers the truth behind Xavier, whose silence holds a deeper meaning, she sets her mind on making his life better one small step at a time.
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Haley Rosamond is happy with her simple life, content under the wing of her father. Well-protected, she has no idea of the darkness surrounding Xavier Hunt, with his all-black attire and infrequent presence in school-accompanied by his bruises and scars. That is, until Haley catches a glimpse of Xavier's reality and is made to question everything she knows about family and life in general. The truth, she realizes, couldn't be more different from everything she has heard. Supported by her father, Haley sets her mind on helping Xavier any way she can, and what begins with tutoring sessions, free food, and random acts of kindness blooms into friendship and something a little more. But when Haley's admission into her dream college and another tragedy in Xavier's life threaten to undo everything she has worked for, Haley needs to decide if she'll stick by Xavier or simply be another person in his life that disappears.
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