Chapter 4: Beneath the Surface

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Adarsh's gaze lingered on Shweta as she waited.

"Your project has potential," Adarsh said.

Shweta's shoulders relaxed.

"But?" she prodded.

Adarsh leaned forward.

"I sense you're holding back."

Shweta's eyes darted.

"Holding back?"

"Your ideas are innovative," Adarsh explained.

"Yet, you hesitate."

Shweta's voice dropped.

"I don't want to overstep."

Adarsh's eyes narrowed.

"Or hide something?"

Shweta's gaze met his.

"No, sir."

But Adarsh detected.

A flicker of doubt.

A hint of secrets.

"Shweta, I value honesty," Adarsh said.

"More than talent."

Shweta's eyes locked onto his.

"I understand, sir."

Adarsh's expression softened.

"Prove it."

Shweta's heart skipped a beat.

As Adarsh handed her.

A confidential file.

"Analyze this," he instructed.

"Uncover the truth."

Shweta's fingers trembled.

As she took the file.

Little did she know.

This file would change.

Everything.

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⏰ Last updated: Oct 18 ⏰

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