đ©· âš The girl took a deep breath, as if gathering the courage to reveal everything she knew. "A letter appeared at my house one day, slipped under the door while I was taking care of my mother. It gave me an address and told me to go there if I wanted to earn enough money to pay for her treatment.""And you just went?" Avyaan asked, his tone skeptical."When your mother is dying and you have no other options, you take whatever chances you can get," she replied, her voice carrying the weight of desperate circumstances."Continue," he ordered."The address led me to an old garage on the outskirts of the city. When I got there, I found another letter attached to a tree nearby. This one contained more specific instructions and another address."She paused, remembering the sequence of events that had led her to this moment. "I followed the instructions to the second location, which turned out to be an abandoned building. Inside, I found a bag full of moneyâmore than I had ever seen in my
đ©· âš Minutes later, the sound of approaching footsteps announcedAvyaan's arrival. His presence filled the basement with an aura of controlled violence and absolute authority. When he saw the scene before himâone guard on the ground, another cowering, and Ekansh standing over them with obvious displeasureâhis expression darkened considerably."Report," Avyaan commanded, his voice cutting through the tension like a blade.Ekansh straightened, his respect for his boss evident in every line of his posture. "These two were planning to assault the prisoner. I arrived just as one of them was about to enter her cell with clear intent to harm her."Avyaan's eyes moved from Ekansh to the two guards, his gaze cold enough to freeze fire. The silence stretched on for what felt like an eternity, during which both guards probably aged several years from pure terror.Without warning or ceremony, Avyaan drew his weapon and fired a single shot. The first guard collapsed instantly, his life ending bef
đ©· âš After breakfast, Avyaan made his way down to the basement of the mansion, his footsteps echoing against the concrete walls.The underground level served as a high-security holding area, complete with reinforced cells and surveillance equipment. Today, it housed the girl who had attempted to assassinate him just days agoâthe same girl whose desperate eyes had haunted his thoughts since the incident.The basement was dimly lit, with fluorescent lights casting harsh shadows across the sterile environment. Multiple guards were stationed throughout the area, their presence a constant reminder of the danger this place represented.The air was thick with tension, and the silence was broken only by the occasional murmur of conversation between the security personnel.As Avyaan descended the final flight of stairs, he noticed that the usual crowd of guards had thinned out significantly. Most of them were on their lunch break, leaving only a skeleton crew to maintain watch.The timing was
đ©· âš The dining room was filled with the comforting aroma of freshly cooked dishes, the soft clinking of plates blending with the morning breeze flowing in through the open windows. Aradhya, dressed in a delicate blue saree, quietly placed the dishes she had prepared on the table.The light fabric of her saree shimmered softly in the sunlight, and the faint fragrance of jasmine from her hair added to the homely warmth of the scene.She didn't speak, but her gentle gestures spoke volumesâserving food with care, making sure everyone had enough, and moving with quiet confidence that felt natural despite her new surroundings. Her presence, though silent, was commanding in its grace.The golden sunlight streaming through the lace curtains caught the intricate embroidery along the border of her saree, casting delicate shadows that danced across the polished wooden floor.Each step she took was measured and purposeful, her silver anklets producing the softest chime that harmonized with the
đ©· âš the soft ticking of the antique clock on the wall. Outside, the city of Jaipur was cloaked in shadows, its streets glowing faintly under the pale light of the setting moon. It was almost 4:00 a.m. when Avyaan Singh Rathoreâs phone buzzed on the nightstand, its sudden vibration cutting through the silence. Avyaan stirred, his dark eyes snapping open. The name flashing across the screenâHardikâwas enough to make him frown. A call from Hardik Yaduvanshi at this hour meant trouble. He answered with his usual curt tone. âWhat happened?â âAvyaan,â Hardikâs voice was low, steady, but there was a sharp edge to it. âWeâve confirmed the details about the attack that happened near the panipuri stall tonight. It wasnât a random shooter. It was a girl.â Avyaan sat up, his expression freezing as disbelief flashed across his face. âA girl?â he repeated slowly, his voice carrying an unmistakable chill. âAre you sure about this?â âPositive,â Hardik replied. âWe went through the CCTV fo
đ©· đ .When they finally left the hospital, the car ride back home was silent. Avyaan tried to joke a few times, even teased her about how she looked cute when she was angry, but all he got in return was her cold, pointed silence. By the time they reached the Rathore mansion, the news of his injury had already reached the family. As soon as he walked in, his mother, Aarika Rathore, came rushing toward him. âAvyaan!â she exclaimed, her eyes wide with panic as she saw the bandages peeking out from under his shirt. âWhat happened to you? Who did this? Are you out of your mind?!â Before he could answer, Riya appeared from the side, her face pale. âBhai! Are you okay? Why didnât you tell us?â âIâm fine,â Avyaan said, raising his hands to calm them. âItâs just a scratchââ âA scratch?â his mother snapped, cutting him off. âYou call this a scratch? Do you have any idea how terrified we were when we heard? I told you again and again, Avyaan, this dangerous life you lead will catch