Selfish Desires

chapter 7

Chapter 7
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The boardroom was filled with tension as Kavya sat nervously in her chair, listening to the board members scolding her for not completing her project on time. Her heart sank as their accusing eyes bore into hers, making her feel smaller with each passing moment.

Arjun, on the other hand, sat across the table with a sly smirk playing on his lips. He had been waiting for this moment, meticulously planning and orchestrating Kavya's downfall to pave the way for him to take over the project. The satisfaction gleamed in his eyes as he watched Kavya squirm under the scrutiny of the board.

"We are utterly disappointed in your performance, Kavya," one of the board members spoke up, his voice dripping with disdain. "It is clear that you are unable to handle the responsibilities of this project. Therefore, we have decided to assign Arjun to take over and ensure its success."

Kavya felt a surge of failure wash over her at the board's decision. She didn't knew that Arjun had been plotting against her all along, . As Arjun's smug expression became more pronounced, .

With a steely resolve, Kavya lifted her chin and met Arjun's gaze head-on.

As Arjun stood up to accept the board's decision with an air of arrogance..

Kavya sat at her desk in her cabin, Just then, there was a soft knock on her door, and before she could respond,

Arjun entered with a concerned look on his face. "Hey, Kavya, I saw what happened in the boardroom, and I just wanted to check on you," he said in a soothing tone.

Kavya looked up, her eyes filled with tears, feeling a glimmer of hope at Arjun's unexpected display of sympathy. Arjun means someone special to her, and the idea that he might be on her side in this difficult time warmed her heart.

Arjun took a seat beside her, placing a hand on her shoulder in a comforting gesture. "I know this must be difficult for you, Kavya. But you have to stay strong and move past this setback. I believe in you, and I know you're capable of overcoming any obstacles that come your way," he said, his voice laced with false sincerity.

Kavya felt a wave of gratitude wash over her at Arjun's words, momentarily relieving the heaviness in her heart. She looked into his eyes, seeing nothing but kindness and support reflected back at her. Unaware of the deceitful glint in his gaze, she leaned into his comforting presence, seeking solace in his reassuring words.

"I appreciate your support, Arjun. It means a lot to me," Kavya said, her voice tinged with gratitude. Little did she know that Arjun's sympathy was nothing but a facade, a clever ploy to manipulate her and gaslight her into doubting herself even further.

As Arjun continued to shower Kavya with fake reassurances and comforting words, his smirk hidden behind a mask of faux concern, Kavya unknowingly fell deeper into his trap, believing every word he said without realizing the depths of deception lurking beneath his seemingly caring facade..

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The boardroom was filled with tension as Arjun confidently stood at the head of the table, a smug smile playing on his lips. His colleagues exchanged uneasy glances, knowing all too well what was about to transpire.

As the discussion turned to the latest project, Arjun wasted no time in asserting his dominance. He interrupted his co-workers mid-sentence, his tone condescending and dismissive.