Love or Honor

chapter 1 The Intel

The hum of fluorescent lights and the steady tapping of keyboards fills the air in the bustling office. Captain Raghav Rao, a seasoned and battle-worn officer, sits at his desk. He leans back in his chair, watching the news on a small screen while rifling through reports. The door to his office swings open with a sharp squeak, and Monami Yadhavar steps in, holding a file.

MONAMI :(closing the door behind her, her voice low) "Got something new, Captain."

RAGHAV:(glances up from the screen, eyes narrowing)
"I'm listening."

MONAMI :(sets the file down with a soft thud)
"We've just intercepted intel about Roy Group Enterprises. A legit company on the surface, but there's a problem. The mafia's right-hand man, Aryan Oberoi, is working undercover there. We believe he's in a position to launder money through their operations."

RAGHAV:(straightens, his eyes hardening)
"Oberoi? That's not small-time. You sure about this?"

MONAMI :(flips open the file)
"Positive. He's been in and out of the family for years, handling the dirty work. They've got their hooks in a bunch of front businesses, and Roy Group's the latest one. They're expanding globally, which means bigger money—more opportunities to move illicit funds through the company's international contracts."

RAGHAV:(scanning the photos of Oberoi)
"So, what's our play here?"

MONAMI :"We need someone inside. Someone who can keep an eye on him, find proof, and report back without tipping off Aryan. We can't just storm in there without blowing our cover."

RAGHAV:(leans back, chewing on his lip as he thinks)
"Undercover, huh? You're suggesting I infiltrate the company."

MONAMI :(with a small, tight-lipped smile)
"Exactly. You've got the skills for this, Captain. I can get you a fake identity—a junior marketing executive. You've got the background to sell it."

RAGHAV:(grabs the file, flipping through it)
"Marketing. A far cry from street-level enforcement."
His gaze hardens as he stares at a photo of Aryan Oberoi
"Alright, but once I'm in, I'll need full access to their systems, especially the financials. No more dead ends, Monami. I need something solid, or I'm walking away."

MONAMI :(nods firmly)
"We'll get you the access you need. Just make sure you don't blow your cover. Aryan's sharp—he's been around long enough to know when he's being watched."

RAGHAV:(stands up, gathering his things)
"I don't do 'half measures.' Let's get this done."