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Rudraksh Singh Rathore leaned back in his chair, fingers drumming against the table as he stared at the assembled families. The Rathores and the Shekhawats were meeting to discuss the final details of the arranged marriage. His mother, Kamini Rathore, sat beside him, her expression as unreadable but happy from heart. His disagreement to this alliance was well-known, marrying someone who is nearly 9 years younger felt an illegal idea, but the potential benefits to their mafia operations were undeniable.

"This marriage will strengthen our control over the western territories," his father, Vikram Singh Rathore, said, his voice carrying authority. "Rudraksh, you understand the importance of this union."