The dinner with Arjun was everything Riya had expected and more. Arjun was charming, confident, and full of compliments. It didn't take long for him to shift the conversation from business to something more personal. He asked her about her family, her dreams, her goals—and each time she answered, he listened intently, as if she was the only person in the room. But despite his attention, Riya couldn't shake the feeling that he was playing a game, one that she wasn't sure she wanted to be a part of.

The evening ended with Arjun dropping her off at her apartment, his gaze lingering a little too long, his smile a little too inviting.