Lavanya Sehgal, a dedicated cardiologist with dreams of healing hearts, never imagined her own would become the target of obsession. Enter Avyaan Malhotra—CEO of a powerful fashion empire, a man known for his charm, wealth, and ruthlessness. Behind his captivating smile lies a darkness only a few have glimpsed… until Lavanya. From the moment he sees her, Avyaan is consumed. He watches her from the shadows, studying her every move, every smile, every heartbeat. When Lavanya falls in love with someone else, Avyaan’s obsession spirals into madness. On her wedding day, he shatters her world—killing her groom and forcing her into a marriage she never chose. Trapped in a golden cage, Lavanya must confront the truth: the man who stole her freedom is the same one who claims to love her. As passion blurs the line between hate and desire, will she find a way to escape the web he wove—or will she fall deeper into it, losing herself completely? Tropes— • doctor x CEO • love at first sight • Stalker MML • spicy romance • Touch her and Die • forced proximity