Liora watched in stunned silence as Ashvin slowed the car in front of a towering gate. The metal doors slid open smoothly, almost silently, revealing what lay beyond—and for a moment, she forgot how to breathe.

This wasn’t a house.

It was a fortress.

The driveway stretched far ahead, lined with perfectly trimmed hedges and elegant stone lanterns. The building itself stood tall and imposing, yet breathtakingly beautiful. The architecture was flawless, a seamless blend of modern luxury and timele