"We have the name of the man we want on this team - Abhay Malhotra." Avantika's eyes widened as if they could somehow swallow the reality of the condition laid before her. Each heartbeat hammered relentlessly against her chest, a cacophony of hope and fear that threatened to shatter her composure. Abhay Malhotra - the name echoed through her thoughts, dredging up memories she had long sought to bury. **** "I've arranged a co-founder position for you at a promising FinTech startup. This could be the fresh start you've been looking for. But... but it is her company, Abhay. It is Avantika's company." Abhay's heart skipped a beat at the mention of Avantika's name. The memories of their last encounter flooded his mind, the hurt and disappointment etched in her piercing brown eyes as she accused him of betrayal. Guilt weighed heavy on his chest as he recalled the pain he had caused her, the trust he had shattered with his actions. Could he really face her again after all this time and expect forgiveness? **** Avantika Sharma, a fierce entrepreneur, stands at a crossroads of hiring the man who broke her heart or losing an important investment for her start-up after her finance co-founder duped her. Abhay Malhotra had prayed for an opportunity, any opportunity, to fall his way after fall from grace when the offer from Avantika's startup knocks at his door. Can forgiveness bloom from the ashes of bruised pride?