The next morning, the sun was already high in the sky when Sharanya finally blinked her eyes open. It was her usual time—late, as always—but this time, there was a bright, deeply satisfied smile playing across her face.

She got out of bed, padded into the luxurious bathroom, and took a long, refreshing shower. Slipping into a plush white bathrobe, she stepped back into the bedroom, drying her hair with a towel.