𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗼𝘀 𝗢𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗲

𝔻𝕒𝕙𝕝𝕚𝕒'𝕤

Shubhra's confusion deepened as she processed Jarek's words. "So, what they want is to meet me?" she asked, her brow furrowed.

Jarek nodded. "Yes! The new owner of the ports wants to meet only you, and he said he would discuss whatever he wants with only you."

Shubhra's puzzlement turned to incredulity. "But why me? I'm not even a part of York Corporation anymore," she said, her voice laced with confusion.

Jarek threw up his hands in frustration. "I don't know! All he says is that he'll only allow the cargo to unload when you meet him. I've tried everything - money, threats - he isn't ready to hear anything other than meeting you."

Shubhra's eyes narrowed as she swiveled her office chair. "Well, who is this new owner, anyway?" she questions.

Jarek slumped further into his chair, his expression defeated. "He isn't even ready to meet me, and gathering information about him feels almost impossible."

Shubhra let out a determined sigh. "Let's do it then! Arrange a meeting with him. Let's see who he is and why he's so excited to meet me, and what he actually wants."

Jarek responded with a simple "Okh!" and picked up the intercom to instruct his secretary to fix the meeting.

As they waited for the arrangements to be made, Jarek's curiosity got the better of him. "What happened in India, btw? I heard some interesting news," he asked, resting his chin in his palms.

Shubhra's expression turned wry. "Oh, yeah!" She launched into the whole story about Riva's family drama, filling Jarek in on all the details.

"And as we were talking, Aniket informed me about this problem," she emphasized, gesturing to the meeting they were about to arrange. "So I had to come all the way here!"
"I don't know what happened in these last 25 hours there!" Jarek's eyes widened as he listened to the story.

Jarek chuckled, a hint of amusement dancing in his eyes. "Tch! I'm sure you're missing that drama."

Shubhra plumped down in the chair, a mischievous grin spreading across her face. "I am! Too much! I want to see them tear each other apart."

Jarek shook his head, still chuckling. "You're really an awesome friend."

Shubhra's smirk deepened. "I'm just in the mood to give them a taste of their own medicine. During my whole wedding, Vidharth didn't let my brain rest for even a moment. Now it's my turn. Simple."

Just as they were about to continue their banter, the intercom on Jarek's desk rang again, shrill and insistent. Jarek's demeanor shifted instantly, his expression turning serious as he picked up the call.

After a brief conversation, he hung up and turned to Shubhra. "What is it?" she inquired, noticing the sudden change in his tone.

Jarek's expression remained serious. "The time of the meeting is set for this evening, at AGD restaurant."