Dil Ko Tumse Pyar Hua!! ✓ [Love Hate Series #2]

49- A Sinister Plan

The vast, opulent halls of the Shergill Mansion stood eerily silent. 

Chandrika and Pavitra had left early to visit some relatives. 

Raghavi was busy at the office, Maithili had gone on a college trip, and Kush, reluctantly but eventually persuaded by Chitra, had gone to meet his maternal uncle. 

The mansion, usually bustling with activity, now housed only a few.

Raghavendra sits at his mahogany desk, his eyes focused on a framed photo of Manyata. 

His mind races with thoughts he's suppressed for too long. 

The silence of the mansion feels both like a curse and a blessing.

Raghavendra: Enough of hiding my feelings... It's time she knows...

Just as he resolves to confess, the door creaks open, and Aniket strides in, urgency etched on his face.

Aniket: Boss, something urgent has come up. We need to leave immediately.

Raghavendra's brow furrows in confusion.

Raghavendra: Urgent? I hope this isn't related to Nirved Chachu...

Aniket's silence speaks volumes. Raghavendra's expression hardens.

Raghavendra: Ab kya kiya unhone?

Aniket: Boss, our second shipment of gold bars... Nirved Shergill anonymously tipped off the police. Our men are trying to handle it, but you need to be there to ensure everything goes smoothly.

Raghavendra's jaw clenches.

Raghavendra: Aur yeh sab kab hua?

Aniket sighs, knowing this news will only fuel Raghavendra's rage.

Aniket: Miss Khanna's father, Mr. Balbir Khanna, and your chachu... They've been involved in shady dealings ever since you destroyed Mr. Khanna's business. Your chachu helped him get involved with the mafia, and now they're both out to destroy you and take over the Shergill empire. They tipped off the police about our shipments.

Raghavendra stands abruptly, his chair skidding back. A devilish smirk forms on his lips.

Raghavendra: It's time, Aniket.

Aniket's eyes widen slightly, understanding the implications of those words.

Aniket: You mean...

Raghavendra: Yes, exactly what you're thinking. Let's go.

Aniket nods and hurries out, leaving Raghavendra to briefly glance at the photo of Manyata one last time before following him.

Latika watches from a shadowy corner as Raghavendra and Aniket leave. 

Her plan is falling into place.