THE DARK DESIRE*

ADITYA MALHOTRA ~

BUSINESSMAN (has a reputation in the mafia's aka. underworld)

Age: 29
Background: Raised in the shadows of the underworld, Aditya took over his family's mafia empire after his father's untimely death. A man of power, discipline, and ruthlessness, he's learned to trust few and relies on his cunning to maintain control. His upbringing in violence and secrecy has left him cold and unapproachable, yet beneath the surface lies a man torn by his past.

          ~ I built an empire with blood and lies. But when I saw her, I realized—there's no power stronger than the one that makes me want to surrender everything."

ISHA SINGHANIA

 BUSINESSWOMAN (made her name through her hardwork)

Age: 24
Background: Isha has worked tirelessly to build her business empire, starting from humble beginnings. Raised in a traditional, upper-class family, she defied expectations to establish herself in a male-dominated corporate world. Isha is intelligent, independent, and determined to succeed—no matter the cost. She's seen the darker side of business but maintains a strong moral compass. When she crosses paths with Aditya, her world is shaken.

~ "I've spent my life building walls, brick by brick, to protect myself. But when he came into my world, I realized—some walls are meant to be broken, no matter how much I fear what lies beyond them."

OTHER CHARACTERS ~

1, Rajveer "Raj" shekhawat (Aditya's Trusted Right Hand)

2. Kavya khanna (Isha's Best Friend and Business Partner)

3. Vikram Desai (Isha's Ex-Boyfriend)

4. Raghav Kapoor (Aditya's Rival in the Mafia World)
5. Maya Malhotra (Aditya's Younger Sister)
6. Arjun Singhania (Isha's Father)
7, Meera (Aditya's mother)
8, Samar (Isha's secretary)

  OTHER CHARACTER'S WILL GET INTRODUCED LATER IN THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER'S ITSELF