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Kavya Kapoor has everything-beauty, wealth, and the ruthless drive that built her empire, Kavya's Glow, into one of Los Angeles' top beauty brands. She's flawless, untouchable... until her carefully curated life shatters with four little words from her mother: "You're getting married." The groom? Gerald Van Dyke-arrogant, magnetic, and heir to one of America's most powerful families. He's as infuriating as he is irresistible, and he wants nothing to do with this arrangement either. But their parents are determined to unite two empires, no matter the cost. What begins as an arranged marriage neither of them wants quickly spirals into a dangerous game of pride, passion, intoxicating hunger,and forbidden desire. Gerald's bold, public proposal sparks a fire that even Kavya can't control, while every clash between them only fuels the magnetic pull simmering beneath their hostility. Behind the glittering façades and flashing cameras, powerful forces are pulling strings. Family secrets, hidden agendas,and a legacy bigger than both of them threaten to turn their sham of a union into something far more dangerous... and far more intoxicating.

The Two of us Chapter 1 Flawless until the fall

Kavya stared at the two people seated before her-her so-called consultant and her incompetent marketing manager.

"Do I have to do everything myself?" she snapped, eyes locking with Glory. "As my consultant, isn't it your job to foresee possible setbacks?"

Then her glare shifted. "And you, Mr. Paul-your incompetence is sickening. I've had it with you."

Paul shifted uncomfortably. "Madam Kavya, it's just a minor setback. These things take time-"

"Minor?" Her voice rose sharply. "How dare you? I don't pay you the big bucks for setbacks. You know what? Get out of my sight."

Paul stood quickly, ready to flee, but then-

"And clear your desk while you're at it."

He froze. Then dropped to his knees.

"Please, Madam Kavya. I'll do better-I'll work twice as hard. Please, ma. I'm good at this."

Kavya took a slow, cold step toward him, eyes like steel.

"I don't want good, Paul. I want the best. If I were just good, would I have built all this?" She gestured around the lavish office. "Would Kavya's Glow be the top beauty brand in Los Angeles if I settled for average? Now get your ass off my floor and get the hell out of my building!"

Paul scrambled out in silence.

She turned to Glory. "As for you, missy-I assume you already have a solution to this new problem?"

"I... you... actually... yes, ma. I do," Glory stammered.

"Good. I hope so. Because if not, you'll be out of a job very soon. Get out."

When the room finally fell silent, Kavya walked to the large mirror across the office. Her reflection stared back-a flawless, poised, powerful 26-year-old woman. Beautiful. Elegant. Fiercely driven.

CEO of Kavya's Glow. The face of the brand. A woman who built an empire.

"Oh, Kavya, stay calm," she whispered to herself, breathing in deeply. "Breathe."

She exhaled slowly, steadied, and returned to her desk.

Just then, her office door flew open.

"What's up, girl?"

Patricia.

Kavya sighed. "I should've known knocking would be too much to expect."

"Will you get over yourself?" Patricia grinned, plopping down in the chair. "You missed me. Admit it."

Kavya rolled her eyes. "Why are you so hyper?"

"Oh, I don't know," Patricia said casually, glancing around. "Maybe because I just saw a grown man crying while being escorted out. Any idea what that was about?"

Kavya didn't flinch. "Crazy things happen these days."

Patricia raised a brow. "Cut the act, Kavya. You made that man cry."

Still flipping through documents, Kavya replied calmly, "He was incompetent. I can't afford to have weak links in my team."

Patricia snatched the file from her hands. "Not everyone has to be a workaholic like you, or a perfectionist for that matter. Give your staff a break-and take one yourself."

"A break?" Kavya made air quotes. "Breaks don't buy stock options or Chanel bags."

They both chuckled.

"Well," Patricia said with a dramatic sigh, "a break does earn you some steamy sex with a hottie."

Kavya raised a brow. "I knew you were up to something last night. Was it that guy you sent me videos of?"

Patricia giggled. "Yesss, girl! He was so naughty. Had his fingers inside me at the club. Couldn't keep his hands off my boobs."

Kavya stared in mock horror. "How on earth do you hook up with random strangers like that?"

Patricia laughed louder. "Babes, it's called having fun. Something you clearly know nothing about. You should try it sometime."

"Eww, no thanks."

Kavya's phone rang.

She glanced at the screen,and her entire expression shifted, it was the most important person in her life

"Looks like someone's missing me," she teased.

A warm, familiar laugh came from the other end. "Yes, dear. But I also need to see you. There's something I need to announce."

"Mom, I'm working. What's the announcement?"

There was a short pause.

"Kavya... you're getting married."

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“Kavya Kapoor has everything-beauty, wealth, and the ruthless drive that built her empire, Kavya's Glow, into one of Los Angeles' top beauty brands. She's flawless, untouchable... until her carefully curated life shatters with four little words from her mother: "You're getting married." The groom? Gerald Van Dyke-arrogant, magnetic, and heir to one of America's most powerful families. He's as infuriating as he is irresistible, and he wants nothing to do with this arrangement either. But their parents are determined to unite two empires, no matter the cost. What begins as an arranged marriage neither of them wants quickly spirals into a dangerous game of pride, passion, intoxicating hunger,and forbidden desire. Gerald's bold, public proposal sparks a fire that even Kavya can't control, while every clash between them only fuels the magnetic pull simmering beneath their hostility. Behind the glittering façades and flashing cameras, powerful forces are pulling strings. Family secrets, hidden agendas,and a legacy bigger than both of them threaten to turn their sham of a union into something far more dangerous... and far more intoxicating.”
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Chapter 1 Flawless until the fall

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Chapter 2 A Fuckin Proposal

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Chapter 3 My Last Kidney

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Chapter 4 The Dinner

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Chapter 5 Reopened Wounds

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Chapter 6 Will you marry me, my love

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Chapter 7 After The Storm

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Chapter 8 A BLAST FROM THE PAST

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Chapter 9 POSSESSION

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Chapter 10 I GOT YOU

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Chapter 11 YOU DON'T WANT ME

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Chapter 12 The Unexpected

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Chapter 13 Distance and Longing

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Chapter 14 LOVE, PASSION, AND POWER

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Chapter 15 DARK PLOT

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Chapter 16 GUEST OF HONOUR

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Chapter 17 WINTER ALLURE

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Chapter 18 WHAT ON EARTH

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Chapter 19 THE CONFESSION

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Chapter 20 IN THE SHADOWS

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Chapter 21 THE SAVIOR

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Chapter 22 FATE & INTERVIEW

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Chapter 23 THE NEW ZEALAND CEO

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Chapter 24 BLOODLINE

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Chapter 25 YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME

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Chapter 26 THE RESCUE

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Chapter 27 TO KAVYA

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Chapter 28 IBIZA

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Chapter 29 SEE YOU SOON LOVE

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Chapter 30 I MISS YOU

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Chapter 31 MORNING

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Chapter 32 NOT SO PLEASANT SURPRISE

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Chapter 33 LUNCH TENSION

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Chapter 34 FOR BETTRR

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Chapter 35 SHE'S GONE

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Chapter 36 ONE YEAR LATER

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Chapter 37 DID YOU MISS DADDY

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Chapter 38 IN PLAIN SIGHT

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Chapter 39 HELLO SISTER

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Chapter 40 IT'S OVER

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