The Maheshwari villa was a vision of grandeur, its sprawling architecture a blend of modern elegance and timeless opulence. Sunlight poured through arched windows, casting golden patterns across polished marble floors that gleamed like liquid moonlight. The air was fragrant with jasmine from the garden beyond, where manicured hedges and vibrant orchids danced in the breeze. Crystal chandeliers hung from vaulted ceilings, their prisms scattering rainbows over cream silk drapes and plush velvet furniture. The living room, a haven of soft blues and golds, hummed with quiet luxury, its walls adorned with abstract art that whispered sophistication. Shreya sat alone in her guest suite, a sanctuary of serenity with lavender walls and a four-poster bed draped in gossamer linens. Her flowing white

