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๐™๐™ค ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™ง๐™ช๐™ก๐™š๐™ง ๐™ค๐™› ๐™™๐™–๐™ง๐™ ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™จ๐™จ, ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™›๐™ง๐™–๐™œ๐™ž๐™ก๐™š ๐™จ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ก ๐™ฌ๐™๐™ค ๐™™๐™–๐™ง๐™š๐™จ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™ก๐™ค๐™ซ๐™š ๐™๐™ž๐™ข. Nikolai Ivanovich Petrov isnโ€™t just the youngest son of the Russian royal familyโ€”heโ€™s a mafia lord, a storm in human form. With the looks of a Greek God, heโ€™s a dangerous blend of beauty and power. His empire stretches across continents, built on fear, loyalty, and blood. Power is his addiction, and heโ€™s willing to do anything to claim it. To solidify his control, he needs one thing: a marriage. Not for love. Not for desire. But as a strategic weapon. And Radhika Bhardwaj, the naive daughter of a broken family, is the perfect pawn. Radhika was never meant for this world. A girl who once dreamed of freedom is now trapped in a marriage that serves only Nikolaiโ€™s ambitions. She didnโ€™t choose him. She didnโ€™t even get a say. Nikolai didnโ€™t care for her innocence or her life. For him, she was just another piece in his game. But in her, Nikolai sees something no one else has ever dared to show him: vulnerability, and a spark of light that might set fire to his world. Two worlds crash. Two souls collide. He doesnโ€™t care if she hates him. But he will own her anyway. "I hate you," she said. "I hate you too, baby," he replied. A man whose control over everything is absolute, can a single woman change the rules, or will she be crushed under his weight?

Genre
Romance
Author
K. Tara
Status
6mo ago
Chapters
18
Rating
4.4 (5 reviews)
Age Rating
18+

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Nikolai Ivanovich Petrov:

โ€ข Ruthless head of the Russian Royal family and a powerful Russian mafia lord, controlling drug trades and other illegal dealings.

โ€ข Known for holding politicians and officials in the palm of his hand, no dares to cross his path.

โ€ข Youngest in his family, with an older brother and sister, but he's always felt alone.

โ€ข His mother died while giving birth to him, and his father hated him for it, giving him nothing but coldness and resentment.

โ€ข His grandfather was the only one who ever cared for him, but he passed away when Nikolai was just 12.

โ€ข He is highly intelligent and fluent in seven languages.

โ€ข He has learned to rely only on himself and right now he is on to secure his grandfather's trust fund, which he'll lose if he doesn't marry by his 30th birthday.

โ€ข Emotionally closed off, he's never known warmth or affection and nor he doesn't expect to.

โ€ข 29 years old turning 30 in 2 weeks.

"Murders are like potato chips, you can't stop with just one."

Radhika Bharadwaj:

โ€ข Turned 18 years old six months ago.

โ€ข Lives with her Godparents' family after her parents died in a car accident.

โ€ข Her father is one of the wealthiest men in the city, yet she's treated like a servant in her own home.

โ€ข Endures constant bullying from her stepsister, which has left her with deep insecurities, high anxiety, and low self-esteem.

โ€ข Quiet and introverted, she's learned to stay in the background to avoid conflict.

โ€ข Physically small and fragile, her presence often goes unnoticed.

โ€ข Had never been in a relationship, focused instead on surviving her daily struggles and finding solace in her dreams.

โ€ข She finds peace in dance, where every movement lets her release emotions and heal her soul.

โ€ข Books are her only escape, her only friends in a world that feels cold and lonely. Deeply connected to her culture and its morals. She lost herself in Lord Krishna.

โ€ข Despite the harshness around her, she still holds onto a quiet hope for love and believes that someday, somehow, things will get better.

โ€ข Despite the harshness around her, she still holds onto a quiet hope for love and believes that someday, somehow, things will get better

" With Krishna, I have everything I need but without him, I am nothing."

Ivan Petrov and Tatiana Orlava Petrov:

โ€ข Ivan, Nikolai's father, is cold and unloving, blaming Nikolai for his mother Tatiana's death during childbirth.

โ€ข Tatiana, Nikolai's mother, was the only one who might have shown him love, but she passed away too soon to ever meet him.

โ€ข Ivan's hatred runs deep, and he never misses a chance to make Nikolai feel like an outsider in his own family.

Semyon and Irina Petrov:

โ€ข Nikolai's older siblings, both falling short of power and influence, though they refuse to admit it.

โ€ข Semyon, the eldest, is handicapped and has to use a wheelchair; he holds deep bitterness towards Nikolai, especially as he's watched Nikolai surpass him in every way he once hoped to lead.

โ€ข Irina, the middle child, is sharp and cunning yet constantly overshadowed by Nikolai's success. Known for her calculating mind, she's fueled by envy and a relentless need to prove herself worthy.

โ€ข They both see Nikolai as a rival rather than family.

Igor Petrov:

โ€ข Igor, Nikolai's grandfather, was the only person who ever cared for him, raising him with strict discipline but genuine affection.

โ€ข A powerful man with old-school values, Igor taught Nikolai the skills and morals he would need in any situation.

โ€ข Igor passed away when Nikolai was only 12, leaving a trust fund that Nikolai must claim by marrying before his 30th birthday or risk losing everything his grandfather left for him.

Rajendra And Aarti Bharadwaj:

โ€ข The millionaire couple of Madhya Pradesh.

โ€ขRajendra is a successful businessman who is in the list of the top 5 richest people of India.

โ€ข Radhika's Godparents, who took her in after her real parents.

โ€ข Friends of her real parents, who died in a car accident when she was five.

โ€ข They were forced to adopt Radhika because of society.

โ€ข Though her legal guardians, they don't see Radhika as their own; she's a burden, not a daughter.

โ€ข Rajendra, who is like a father to Radhika, has harassed her many times, mentally and physically.

โ€ข Aarti views Radhika as competition for her own daughter and sees her as a stain on their "perfect" family image.

โ€ข They treat Radhika more like a servant, ignoring her achievements and disregarding her needs. Their neglect and cruelty have left her feeling unworthy and alone.

Kavya Bharadwaj:

โ€ข A spoiled rich brat who sees people as toys she can use and throw away, just like her endless list of boyfriends.

โ€ข Jealous of Radhika for reasons she'd never admit, she bullies her mentally and physically without mercy.

โ€ข She's never heard the word "no" and sees herself as untouchable.

โ€ข She thrives on making Radhika's life miserable, taking pleasure in every chance to tear her down.

โ€ข Kavya's cruelty is effortless, almost second nature, leaving people hating her at first glance.

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