Revenge In Love

CH 23- A Shattered Trust

Oh, an angel sent from up above
You know you make my world light up

When I was down when I was hurt
You came to lift me up

Life is a drink and love is a drug
Oh, now I think I must be miles up
When I was a river, dried up

You came to rain a flood
You said, "Drink from me, drink from me"

(Must listen if you are interested in music)

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AUTHOR'S POV
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After arguing with Arjun, Siya needed some space. She went to the cafeteria to clear her head, but as soon as she entered, she saw a group of girls, including Kiara, glaring at her.

"Well, look who it is-the office traitor. How does it feel to be the most hated person here?"

Kiara sneered as Siya walked by.

Siya stopped and turned to face them.

"I'm not interested in your drama, Kiara. Leave me alone."

"Oh, it's just get started. Everyone knows you're the reason for all the trouble. Maybe you should just quit this job and leave from here."

One of Kiara's friends added.

Siya took a deep breath, trying to stay calm.

"I didn't do anything wrong. And I'm not going anywhere."

"Sure, keep telling yourself that, You're a disgrace, Siya."

Kiara said with a smirk.

Feeling her anger rise, Siya shot back.

"You have no idea what you're talking about. Instead of bullying others, maybe you should focus on your work."

Kiara's face reddened, and before Siya could react, Kiara threw a hot cup of coffee at her.

Siya braced for the hot liquid, but Karthik appeared and blocked the coffee with his arm, taking the brunt of it.

"That's enough! What's wrong with you people?" He shouted, glaring at Kiara and her friends.

Kiara and her group looked shocked and embarrassed as other people in the cafeteria began to notice.

"This isn't over!" Kiara muttered as she retreated with her friends.

Karthik turned to Siya, his expression softening.

"Are you okay?"

Siya nodded, grateful for his help.

"Thank you, Karthik. I'm sorry you got dragged into this."

"Don't worry about it. Let's get you cleaned up," he said, leading her to a table. Saumya, who had witnessed the scene, joined them.

"Those girls are unbelievable. Are you alright, Siya?"

Saumya asked, shaking her head.

"I'll be fine!" Siya replied, sitting down and turning to Karthik, who was wiping his arm.

"Karthik, I need to tell you something about the investigation. Arjun and Aarav think you might be involved in the data breach." She told him.

Karthik's face fell.

"They think I did it? Why?"

Siya holds his hand.

"Don't worry! I don't believe it, I trust you, Karthik. But the evidence they found points to your access to the server and my laptop. We need to figure out how this happened."