The Empress of his Heart

THE FIRE BENEATH THE FLAMES

He is so damn fuckable, fuck what I was thinking.

Get a grip on yourself, Nitya. Don't forget what you are here for.

''Yes I was admiring the art I made a few hours ago, Damn it looks like it was made for you'' I smirked while looking at the wound I gave him, how can someone be so tempting yet so annoying. 

''If you like it so much, you should make them more, I won't mind'' He said while smirking back at me, is he flirting with me? Typical men, can't resist a charming woman.

''Let us concentrate for what are we here for'' I said diverting the topic, ''I have my whole concentration on what I want, it seems like you are the one getting distracted here'' he answered and I passed him a lip-titted smile.

''I thought you were a businessman who only talked business but how wrong I am'' I said glaring at him, what is happening to me? Why I am being carefree with him, but I need to be in good terms with him, to fulfill my mission here. But why I am not responding to his flirting in the same manner I used to do with other people who flirt with me?

''You are my only business from now'' he answered and I was about to answer him back but he made another sentence making me stop "I want to make you an offer that could change the dimensions of your business." his gaze never wavered away from me.

I scoffed. "I've built my empire on my terms, without relying on any deals, if I can grow in the International market without any support, I can rock in the Indian market too"

He chuckled, a sound that sent shivers down my spine and spoke diligently. "Ah, but what if I told you this deal was in your best interest? A partnership that could elevate your business to unprecedented heights."

He handed me a sleek folder containing a meticulously outlined business proposal. As I scanned through the pages, I couldn't deny the strategic brilliance of the plan. It outlined a partnership that would merge their respective businesses, creating a synergy that promised unparalleled success. I was going through every clause to find any mole, but the terms seemed to be too professional, with no traces of any fraud. 

"The terms are fair" Riddhaan stated, his eyes locked onto hers. "Consider it a strategic alliance that will benefit both of us."

I sighed, torn between my pride and the undeniable potential of the offer. "What's the catch, Mr Shekhawat? You are known as a business shark who is famous for breaking other businessmen's spines, why should I trust you."

"Simple. You become mine. In every sense of the word, You will be bound to me for eternity and there's no going back'' his smile widened, revealing a glint of satisfaction. I looked at him confused and let out a small huh. This man is crazy or what? Come on it doesn't take a genius to understand what this man is talking about. He is being a constant flirt with me, Idiot. 

I know I do look tempting which can put any man on their knees but doesn't mean he will flirt with me to no end. But good for me, he is making my work simpler.

''I mean a business partnership, an alliance. You play by my rules, and I will obey your rules, You just started in the Indian market you need a proper launch and platforms and my company can you the boost well, the catch is You'll be bound to me, I mean my business and together, we'll rule the business world" he proposed and I hesitated, my mind torn between the allure of redemption and the chance of entwining my life with Riddhaan's. 

"Think of it, Nitya" Riddhaan urged. "A chance to rise and embrace a future of your choosing. All you have to do is say yes." Why do I suddenly think he is not talking about business anymore?