The Lawyer's CEO - A case of the heart

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She never cared for the crown. She preferred a sword instead.

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Here is the 2nd chapter
Happy reading <3 🪐🕊️

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The rhythmic sound of rain against the window brought Shivanya out of her thoughts. She had been deep in thought about the deal while sitting in the conference room. She took a sip of her black coffee, savoring the calm before speaking. "The merger needs to go through by the end of this week." Her cold, calculating gaze moved from one employee to another, making it clear she would accept nothing less than perfection.

Everyone in the tension-filled room nodded in agreement. Shivanya leaned back in her chair. "I expect weekly updates from each of you. We can’t afford any more delays. If any obstacles arise, I want to hear about them immediately." The room fell silent as employees exchanged nervous glances.

Shivanya stood up, signaling the end of the meeting. "Now, let's get to work. I want positive results. If any of you have queries, direct them to Dev before the end of the day."

Before exiting the room, she turned toward the manager. "Mr. Tyagi, I want the current affairs report in my cabin within an hour. Understood?"

"Yes, ma'am," he replied hurriedly, nodding his head.

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She walked out of the room, Dev tailing behind her.

" Ms. Pratap, would you like to have a cup of tea with me?" Dev asked her, bowing down dramatically, clearly trying to tease her.

Shivanya chuckled at his antics." Dev, kya kar rahe hain aap yeh?" shaking her head

["Dev, what are you doing?"]

"Yaar, Ani, be in character!" He exclaimed, grinning.

Shivanya rolled her eyes,"Dev pehle seedhe khade ho jaye," to which Dev stood straight with a dramatic sigh

[" Dev, please stand straight first "]

" Kaisi dost hai meri, chai peene bhi nhi chal sakti " he huffed, trying to convince her

["What kind of friend do I have, she can't even walk to drink tea"]

" Dev, I have work, we will go later " as they continued walking down the corridor.

" Don't be a workaholic, Shivanya it's not good for your health; you're taking too much work stress" This time, his tone was serious, with concern evident in his voice

Shivanya paused for a moment, feeling the weight of his words. She knew Dev was right- she has being  pushing herself too hard. "Hume pata hai, Dev, aap yeh sab natak humein hasane ke liye karte hai. But yeh deal hamare liye bohot important hai. Papa ka sapna hai," she said softly. "And I’m totally fine with you and Anurag by my side," she added with a small, reassuring smile.

["We know, Dev, you do all these dramas to make us laugh. But this deal is very important for us. It is Dad's dream."]

"Shivanya" he called her with gentle voice,"I appreciate that you're working hard, for uncle's dream to make this company no. 1 all over India. But at least don't overwork yourself, for now promise me you will look after yourself and avoid unnecessary stress or you will get wrinkles ," He started with a little serious tone and ended it with playful one.

Shivanya chuckled, playfully hit his biceps," Theek hai, promise I will avoid taking stress," as they walked towards the elevator, she added raising her eyebrow ," Is your offer still valid?"

[ "Okay, fine"]

Dev, being dramatic, leaned  against the elevator wall," for you always, hum aapki sewa me hamesha haazir hai, Ms. CEO"  he again bow playfully with a laugh.

["We are always present at your service, Ms. CEO"]

Shivanya giggled with him, which didn't go unnoticed by the passing by employees," let's go" she gestured him to step inside the elevator.

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Evening, 5 p.m
At Pratap mansion

Shivanya's Pov

As I walked inside the house, hearing someone giggling and laughing, I paused at the entrance. I couldn't help but wonder what's happening here. I looked at my wristwatch; usually, all the family members don’t gather at this time. Even I was early today, as Dev was nagging me all day to go home and rest.

Curiosity tugged at me, and I made my way toward the living room, as I stepped inside the warmth of home washed over me, I inhaled the sweet smell of rose. The voice of giggling interrupt me.

I spotted Yug, my lovely twin brother (of course not), giggling with the ladies of the house. This is what I miss, the warmth of my family, I tried really hard to keep my personal and professional life separate but the work load couldn't help.

“What’s going on here?” I asked, a smile tugging at my lips as I stepped into the room.

Yug turned to me, grinning widely. “Just some girl talk! You should join us, Shiv! We were just discussing your bossy CEO persona.”

I chuckled softly, but gazed at him," don't Shiv me Yug, and I am not bossy; I prefer being classy," I playfully  rolled my eyes and went to sit near my mother.

"Aaj aap jaldi kaise aa gyi?" She questioned as it was not usual of me to come home before 7p.m.

[How did you come so early today?"]

"All work was wrapped up, I had nothing to do; even Dev was nagging me to go home and rest" I replied and turned my attention towards Yug," Tum yaha kya kar rahe ho, shouldn't you be at the office at this time?" I raised my eyebrows at him.

[ " What are you doing here, shouldn't you be at the office at this time?" ]

Yug shrugged, he grinned showing his teeth,"Actually I was just taking a little break," I shook my head.

"If you are free, I know you are, so go and complete the file of upcoming project with Singh's and co.; I had already emailed you the details and remember you have to give the presentation and its after two days" I told him with a straight face as I know he is going to whine now.

His grin dropped within a second and his eyes widened," Can't you see me happy, huh--"he was again going to whine but stopped when I gazed towards him.

"You were saying something?" I asked maintaining a cold look, to which he dramatically sighed and went upstairs storming his feet.

“Shivanya, beta, jao aur aaram karo,"my aunt, Sulochana Pratap, who was sitting quietly since I arrived, spoke up.

[“Shivanya, beta go and take rest"]
I gave her an small nod,"Ji kakisa" and went upstairs towards my room.

["yes, kakisa" ]

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Here was the 2nd chapter of this story.
Hope you enjoyed it , even a little bit

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I still need to edit the grammar, so let me know if any are there.

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