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The air was heavy in the parlor as Hania sat clutching her hands together. The announcement of her engagement with Zarrar had sent shockwaves through her quiet life. Zarrar was a man known for his cold and calculating personality, similar to the toxic elements he researched. He was distant and unreachable, carrying a pride that was difficult to break. Yet, their families were bound by an old promise that neither could easily break. When Zarrar entered, his dark eyes swept the room and locked onto Hania. There was no warmth, only a silent acknowledgement of their shared constraint. The chemistry between them was volatile, like sulphite meeting an acid, ready to spark.