25. || Echoes Of Treachery ||

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Dev, like many others striving to surge ahead, had taken numerous loans and was diligently repaying them. However, he committed a grave misstep. In the business realm, a single error can drastically alter one's trajectory, in ways unimaginable.

Owing to business rivalry, they resorted to unscrupulous tactics. While such practices are not uncommon, not everyone's destiny includes paths crossing with individuals like Ananya and Devaki ji.

We were determined to arrange a union between Dev and Ananya, compelling us to employ some unethical methods. After all, it was a matter of national security and protocols.

Flashback👾🍷

“Bhai, your strategy of investing in small companies to collect significant revenues was working perfectly. However, it appears the banks from which we took loans are suddenly sealing all our trading accounts,” Sid hurriedly entered Dev's office, bringing him out of his reverie about Ananya.

“What? How can they do this? We've paid all our loans on time. In fact, I was just awarded Best Businessman. There must be a mistake,” Dev exclaimed in confusion.

“No mistake, sir. These are just some protocols. Your accounts will be recovered within a month,” said one of the bank representatives.

“Are you serious? Do you even understand what it means to shut down all accounts for a month? The entire business will collapse! I want to speak to your superior immediately,” Sid yelled, his frustration evident.

“Mr. Joshi, due to certain protocols, we have to seal your passport. You cannot attend any flights for the next month,” a lady from the travel department informed them.

Suddenly, all the lights in the office went out.

“Mr. Joshi, I regret to inform you that we must disconnect the electricity to both your office and home,” another man announced as he entered the cabin.

Witnessing this sudden chaos, Sid became increasingly agitated, while Dev stood there, deep in thought.

“I'll call the police right now. This must be some cruel joke,” Sid declared, reaching for the office telephone. However, it too was disconnected.

“Mr. Joshi, we must cut the telephone connection to your office,” another official said as he arrived.

Soon, the cabin was filled with personnel from various departments, discussing protocols and stripping Dev of his legitimate rights. Sid was making a valiant effort to stop them.

“Everyone, be quiet!” Dev finally shouted, breaking the commotion. “I need to make a phone call, please,” he pleaded, grabbing his cellphone and exiting the cabin.

“I know you people are behind this. I'm ready for the plan, just stop all this,” Dev conceded to the task force, feeling utterly defeated.

To his astonishment, as soon as he ended the call, the electricity was restored, and the officers who had gathered around his cabin received calls simultaneously and left. Everything returned to normal.

Later, Karuna ji informed him that she had already arranged his marriage to Ananya. Now it was his turn to propose to her.

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“But sir, what about Ananya? Will she agree to this marriage?” Riya inquired after a moment of contemplation.

“She has already said yes to Karuna Ji,” her senior replied.

“What? How? I mean, she thinks she loves Ray... Sir, I need to meet Dev, may I?” she asked, concerned because she knew Ananya believed she loved Ray. Accepting Dev was unthinkable for her, something was amiss.

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