THE PARADISE OF LIES ✔️

18. THE AFTERMATH

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The reception had ended in turmoil by leaving Vikramaditya and Vasudha's relationship strained and the celebration marred by discord. As Vikramaditya drove away from the venue, he felt the weight of the night's events pressing heavily on him. Unbeknownst to him, the evening's drama was about to take an even darker turn. He drifted into deep slumber because of alchol's effect before Vaidehi came out after changing into comfortable clothes. She hesitatingly took off his blazer and removed his tucked shirt . She loosened his clothes and covered him with a blanket. She threw the whiskey bottle in the dustbin and slept by hugging him tightly. He snuggled closer to her and she tear stains on his face. Her heart ached by seeing him cry for second time on the same day.

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At Vaishali's House , 

Vaishali's home was a modern and stylish residence nestled in a quiet suburb. Inside, the atmosphere was tense and is  filled with a mix of anger and determination. Vaishali, a strikingly elegant woman with a sharp intellect, paced back and forth in her elegantly furnished living room. Her eyes were narrowed in thought and her mind racing with the implications of the night's events.

Rajeev sat on the plush sofa. his expression is a blend of satisfaction and impatience. He was still riding the wave of his earlier victory, but he knew that the confrontation with Vikramaditya was only the beginning. Vaishali had called him over to discuss the next steps and he was eager to see where her scheming mind would lead.

( Vaishali : Eeroju jarigina godava manaki oka manchi opportunity. ) 

Vaishali : Tonight's events have created a perfect opportunity for us.

Rajeev looked at her with a mixture of curiosity and expectation. 

( Rajeev : Nee burra lo em tirugutundhi vaishali ? ) 

Rajeev : What do you have in mind, Vaishali ? 

Vaishali stopped pacing and faced Rajeev. 

( Vaishali : Neeku , Vikramaditya ki jarigina godava valla aapaarthale raavatame kaadhu athani paina unna gouravam kuda poyindhi. Daanni manam aasaraaga tisukovachhu. Manam edhuru choostunna saraina time ippudu vachhindhi. ) 

Vaishali : Vikramaditya's confrontation with you has not only created a rift but also made him look unreasonable. We can use this to our advantage. I've been waiting for the right moment to act, and now we have it.

Rajeev leaned forward as he is intrigued. 

( Rajeev : ela ? ) 

Rajeev : How so ? 

Vaishali's eyes gleamed with determination. 

Rajeev raised an eyebrow. 

( Rajeev : Ayina nuvvu adhi ela chesthaav ? ) 

Rajeev : And how do you propose we do that ? 

Vaishali walked over to a desk and picked up a folder filled with documents. She handed it to Rajeev. 

( Vaishali : Nenu Vikramaditya chesina transactions lo anumaanam kaligela unnavi anni draft chesaanu. Ee information ni manam andhariki leak chesthe athani pain leni poni anumanaalu vasthayi. Athani paruvu kuda pothundhi. Assalu evvaru manalni anumaninvharu kuda. ) 

Vaishali : I've collected evidence of some questionable transactions and financial irregularities in his business. We need to leak this information subtly, creating doubt and suspicion around his integrity. If we play this right, it will not only damage his reputation but also shift the focus away from our own issues.