Chapter: 44

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{Manik's VIP Room}

Manik: (determinedly) "I need to talk to her. She can't keep blaming herself for everything. And she definitely can't stay away from me. Not now, not ever."

[The intensity of his words reverberated through the room, pulling everyone into his orbit. The Fab 4 exchanged knowing glances, silently acknowledging the depth of his resolve. Everyone in the room understood one thing: Manik Malhotra was a man on a mission, and nothing—not even Nandini's stubbornness—could deter him from bringing her back to where she belonged.

Manik collapsed onto the couch, rubbing his temples in frustration as he tried to collect his thoughts. Nyonika, her maternal concern evident, moved closer and gently caressed his hair, trying to calm him.]

Nyonika: She's your fiancée now, Manik. Show her some respect.

Manik: (rolling his eyes, his voice tinged with exasperation) Come on, Mom. If she keeps pulling stunts like this, I'm going to lose my mind. We talked about everything last night before she left. And yet, here she is, overthinking things and deciding to stay away from me for no reason!

[The elders exchanged glances, trying to mask their smiles. They understood where both Manik and Nandini were coming from, but they couldn't deny the happiness the couple had brought into their lives.]

Savitri: I don't know much about business, but one thing I'm sure of is that you two are made for each other

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Savitri: I don't know much about business, but one thing I'm sure of is that you two are made for each other.

Nyonika: (nodding, her voice softer now) True, Maa. At first, I thought we forced this relationship on him, but now I see—they're meant to be together.

[Manik, still agitated but slightly comforted by his mother's touch, leaned back on the bed. His gaze hardened with resolve as he whispered under his breath.]

Manik: (to himself) Just wait, Nandu. You can't run away from me. I'll bring you back—no matter what it takes.

[The room buzzed with silent understanding. Everyone knew that when it came to Nandini, Manik would move heaven and earth if he had to.

[Manik let out a frustrated sigh, the tension radiating off him in waves.]

Manik: (determined) I need to call her.

[His voice carried an edge of urgency, his thoughts consumed by Nandini. He grabbed his phone from the coffee table, his fingers trembling slightly with frustration.]

Dhruv: (stepping in, his tone calm but firm) She's in surgery, Manik. Let it be for now. Right now, we need to focus on the Oberois.

[Manik froze mid-step, his jaw tightening as he turned to face Dhruv. The mention of the Oberois was like fuel to the simmering fire inside him.]

Alya: (softly, glancing at Manik) And after that, we'll need to think about Buadadi too.

[Manik rubbed his forehead, his frustration visible in the tense lines of his face. The faint hum of the air conditioner and the distant chirping of birds outside felt oddly disconnected from the storm brewing inside him.]

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