Shalini

✨ Chapter 16 Announcement — FRACTURED TRUST ✨
          
          Loyalties shift.
          Silences speak.
          And emotions begin to surface in the shadows of betrayal.
          
          In Chapter 16: Fractured Trust, Aritra finds himself more isolated than ever — surrounded by enemies disguised as allies. But in the chaos, one presence becomes his lifeline: Mallika.
          
          Her quiet defiance.
          Her subtle touches.
          Her unwavering loyalty.
          And the way she looks at him when no one else is watching...
          
          This chapter marks the beginning of emotional evolution — where trust slowly turns into something deeper, something neither of them are ready to name.
          
           Shared danger becomes intimacy.
           Unspoken glances become comfort.
           His heart starts noticing her... even if he won't admit it yet.
          
          The empire is falling apart.
          But their connection is just beginning to rise.
          
          Stay tuned.

 Author’s Note: A Little Life Update 
          
          Hey, lovelies. 
          I hope you’re all doing okay and taking care of yourselves. 
          
          Recently, I’ve been dealing with an illness that’s made things a bit heavier than usual. Some days are manageable, and others… well, not so much. Because of that, my writing pace has slowed down, and updates might be a little irregular for a while.
          
          But please know this: I’m not giving up.
          Not in writing. Not on this story. And definitely not on you.
          
          Your comments, your messages, your excitement—they’ve been such a source of strength. Even on the tough days, seeing your support reminds me why I love this community as much as I do. 
          
          I don’t want this announcement to worry you—just to keep you in the loop. I’m focusing on resting, healing, and coming back stronger (and hopefully with even better plot twists ✨).
          
          Thank you for being patient.
          Thank you for being kind.
          Thank you for staying with me.
          
          Updates will still come—just at a gentler pace.
          In the meantime, please take care of yourselves too. Drink water, rest your heart, and remember that slow progress is still progress. 
          
          With love,
          — Shalini 

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 Chapter 15 Announcement—"Bianca's Bloodline: Shadows of Power"
          
          The mask finally cracks.
          Beneath Bianca's elegance lies the weight of her father's empire—a man who taught her that love is leverage and loyalty is a weapon.
          But when she's sent to destroy Aritra, something unexpected happens: guilt begins to bloom where manipulation was meant to thrive.
          
          Is she her father's creation... or her own redemption?
          
           Power. Betrayal. Desire. The game turns personal.
          Chapter 15—"Bianca's Bloodline: Shadows of Power"

 CHAPTER 14—THE WOMAN WHO STAYED IN THE SHADOWS 
          
          Now Released
          
          Before the empire.
          Before the lies.
          Before the cage that power built—
          there was her.
          
          Mallika.
          The quiet brilliance behind Ion Industries.
          The woman who stood beside Aritra when the world doubted him, who believed when no one else did.
          
          She didn't crave fame.
          She built his dream, piece by piece, and watched him rise—even when it meant fading into the background.
          But the truth is out now.
          Every code, every deal, every heartbeat of the empire carries her mark.
          
          ✨ "Some people lead from the front.
          Others, from the shadows.
          But only one ever stayed when the light disappeared."
          
           Chapter 14—The Woman Who Stayed in the Shadows #TheTortureIFaced #AritraAndMallika #WattpadStory #DarkRomance #EmotionalThriller #UnspokenLove

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          I’m the Kurdish girl you used to talk to from another account.
          I deleted it a while ago and thought I wouldn’t return, but I couldn’t forget you.
          Maybe you don’t recognize me now, but I never forgot you.
          I came back with a new account — I’m really happy to see you again ❤️
          

 CHAPTER 13—THE MAN BEHIND THE EMPIRE 
          
          Before the boardrooms
          Before the silence.
          Before Bianca's control and Mallika's quiet rebellion—
          There was Aritra.
          
          A boy from Kolkata with fire in his veins and a dream too dangerous to tame.
          A son who built an empire from sleepless nights and lost faith.
          A man who mistook control for peace... and paid the price.
          
          This chapter peels back the mask—
          revealing not the CEO, but the creator who was consumed by his own creation.
          
           Every empire begins with a heartbeat.
           Every success demands a sacrifice.
           #TheTortureIFaced—Chapter 13 is now live.
          Read the story of how Aritra became the man his empire would one day destroy.

 Chapter 12 Announcement—Loyalty Tested
          
          The cracks in Aritra's world deepen. Every ally feels like a shadow, every word a potential weapon. Yet, amid the manipulation and silence, a single note becomes his anchor.
          
          "Stay strong." — Mallika's handwriting, deliberate, defiant.
          
          He folds it and keeps it close—not just as a message, but as a reminder that loyalty still breathes in a place built on betrayal.
          
          The question lingers:
          When loyalty begins to feel like love, what line is left to cross?
           #TheTortureIFaced #Chapter12 #LoyaltyTested #AritraAndMallika

 Story Update Announcement
          
          Chapter 11: Silent Manipulations is now live.
          
          The walls of Ion Industries grow tighter. Every decision, every word, is part of a game Aritra never agreed to play. Bianca's affection hides intent; her father's control sharpens by the hour. But amidst the quiet power struggle, one glance from Mallika changes everything.
          
          In a room built on lies, silence becomes rebellion.
          
           "Sometimes the loudest resistance is the one no one hears."
           #TheTortureIFaced #Chapter11 #SilentManipulations #Aritra #Bianca #Mallika

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