Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Kiara's POV

The morning sun streamed through my window, casting golden rays across my small, cozy room. I took a deep breath, staring at my reflection in the mirror. Today was the beginning of a new chapter-my first day at Royale Elite College, a place I had dreamed of attending. But unlike most students, I wasn't excited. Instead, a strange uneasiness settled in my chest.

"Kiara! Hurry up, or you'll be late!" My mother's voice echoed from downstairs.

"Coming, Maa!" I called back, quickly braiding my long black hair. My hazel eyes stared back at me, filled with an anxious energy I couldn't shake off.

I grabbed my bag and rushed downstairs, where my mother handed me a lunchbox with a tired smile. "Be careful, beta. It's a big college, and the rich kids there... just stay away from trouble, okay?"

I nodded, forcing a smile. My parents had worked hard to get me here, and I wasn't about to let them down.

As I stepped outside, my best friend **Riya** was already waiting for me. Her brown eyes twinkled with excitement.

"Are you ready?" she asked, linking her arm with mine. "We're finally here, Kiara! The most prestigious college in the city! Can you believe it?"

I chuckled nervously. "I'm not sure if I should be excited or terrified."

"Come on! It'll be fun. We'll stick together, and everything will be fine!"

Or so I thought.

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The moment we entered Royale Elite College , the atmosphere shifted. The students here exuded an aura of power and wealth. The hallways were filled with designer clothes, expensive perfumes, and groups of elite students laughing amongst themselves, completely ignoring those beneath their status.

That's when I first heard the name.

The Untouchables.

A group that ruled this college. Feared. Respected.

And completely untouchable.

As Riya and I walked through the corridors, we saw them for the first time.

Aryan Malhotra. The undisputed leader. Arrogant, dangerously handsome, with stormy grey eyes that could make anyone tremble under his gaze. He sat on a desk, one leg propped up lazily, as if he owned the place-which he practically did.

Ayaan Mehta.Equally ruthless. His sharp black eyes held an intensity that made people shrink away. He sat beside Aryan, looking disinterested in the world around him.

Kabir Thakur. The charmer. Unlike the other two, he had an easygoing smile, but his loyalty to the group was unquestionable.

Ananya Sharma. The only girl in the group. Beautiful, stylish, and sharp-tongued, she matched the boys in attitude.

Their presence alone sent waves of unease through the students passing by.

"Don't look at them," Riya whispered, pulling me forward. "They don't even acknowledge ordinary students."

I wasn't planning on looking at them anyway.

But then it happened.

Riya tripped over someone's bag, and before I could catch her, she bumped into a girl carrying coffee.

The cup tumbled. The hot liquid splashed all over her designer dress.

A sharp gasp followed.

"You idiot!" The girl shrieked.

My stomach twisted as I recognized her. **Natasha Singhania.**

Aryan Malhotra's so-called 'side girl' and the queen bee of the college. Her sharp brown eyes blazed with fury as she took in the mess.

"I-I'm sorry!" Riya stammered, stepping back in fear.

Natasha's expression darkened, but she didn't have to say anything-because Aryan had already noticed us.

His grey eyes locked onto mine, scrutinizing, as if he had just found something interesting. A slow smirk formed on his lips.

"Well, well... what do we have here?" he drawled lazily, standing up. His towering presence sent chills down my spine. "New faces. And already causing trouble?"

I swallowed hard.

The moment his gaze lingered on me, I knew my life in Royale Elite College was never going to be the sa

me again.

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