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𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑.20

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In the midst of palpable tension, a female voice resonated throughout the room, "Now what will we do? That Akshay was caught red-handed in front of Dhriti. I told you that Akshay can't do anything." The room fell silent as the weight of her words hung in the air. The sense of urgency and distress was evident in her tone, indicating the gravity of the situation.

From the corner of the room, a man, presumably her brother, responded calmly from his seat, "Don't worry, baby sis, we will find a way. And that Akshay, because of him, we know everything that happened there in one year. So we can't say that he is useless. We will find another guy to spy on her." Despite the seriousness of the conversation, there was an underlying hint of brotherly reassurance in his words, an attempt to quell the rising anxiety of his sister.

His sister, however, was not easily placated. Her voice laden with worry, she asked, "Do something, brother... What happens if she returns here?" Her words echoed the fear that was clearly etched on her face. She was not ready to face the consequences of their actions, and the thought of Dhriti's return was causing her immense stress.

The man responded with a firm determination in his voice, "No... She will never come back and I will not allow her to reach heights." His words, filled with a steely resolve, left no room for doubt. He was prepared to do whatever it took to ensure the desired outcome, ready to face any challenge that might come their way.

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It has been a week, yet it feels as though it has flown by in the blink of an eye. Dhriti has been tirelessly trying to uncover the identity of the person who has been following her for the past year. A recurring presence in her office is Aarush, with whom she occasionally collaborates on projects. Today, once again, Aarush is present in Dhriti's office.

Dhriti, with a stern expression, addressed Aarush, "Look, Mr. Aarush Malhotra, you may have the final say in all aspects of your project, but this particular idea of yours is not good at all."

Aarush retorted, "Why? Is it because I suggested it, and your ego is not letting you accept my idea?"

Dhriti responded, her voice calm yet cold, "What? Ego? Me? I'm merely stating that this idea will be a flop. Your project is substantial, so the launch presentation should be equally expressive and impressive. However, your idea doesn't seem to meet those standards."

Arjun and Ruhi watched the exchange unfold from the sidelines. Aarush asked, "So, you're saying my idea is not expressive or impressive, correct?"

"Yeah, that's why I said your idea is a flop," Dhriti retorted with a touch of sarcasm.

Aarush, sarcastically, then inquired, "Do you have any expressive and impressive ideas of your own?"

Dhriti responded, "Yeah, hence why I'm saying your idea won't work."
The sarcasm was evident in her tone, and the tension in the room was palpable.

Ruhi interjected, her voice filled with boredom, "Have you both finished your little spat? If so, can we focus on our work?"

In response to Ruhi's plea for peace, Aarush got up from his seat and said, "I'm not staying here any longer. Your 'Madam' seems to have more expressive and impressive ideas than me. I don't feel needed here anymore."

Dhriti retorted, "For the first time, you said something right. Actually, you are not needed here. So, let's go from here. Goodbye." She waved her hand with a tight smile on her lips.

Aarush, feeling agitated, muttered under his breath, "This grumpy lady will drive me insane."

Dhriti, catching his muttering, responded, "If you have something to say, you can look at me and say it directly. No need to mumble."