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𝗔𝘆𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗵𝗿𝗮 – A young, charming, and ruthless billionaire CEO of Mehra Industries. Known for his cold-hearted decisions and mysterious past, he is one of the most powerful men in the business world. But behind his steely persona lies a dark secret about his family, which could destroy everything.

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𝗥𝗵𝗲𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗿 – A strong-willed, independent woman with a secret identity. Unknown to anyone, she is the hidden heiress of an even larger empire than Ayaan’s. After her parents' mysterious death, she was raised by a humble family. Now, she is ready to take back her true legacy but finds herself tangled in Ayaan's world.

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𝘚𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘦 1: 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬

𝗥𝗵𝗲𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗿, nervous yet determined, glanced at the large clock in the lobby of 𝗠𝗲𝗵𝗿𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀. Her heart was pounding, but she forced herself to stay calm. This wasn’t just a job interview; it was her first step toward the truth.

The 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁 finally called her name. “𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗞𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗿, Mr. Mehra will see you now.”

Taking a deep breath, 𝗥𝗵𝗲𝗮 adjusted her blazer and walked towards the glass doors.

She could already see 𝗔𝘆𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗵𝗿𝗮 through the transparent walls—his sharp features, his commanding presence. She had read enough about him to know that he wasn’t an easy man to impress.

As she stepped inside, 𝗔𝘆𝗮𝗮𝗻 didn't look up immediately. His focus remained on the documents before him. When he finally raised his head, his dark, intense eyes met hers.

“You’re five minutes early,” he said flatly, no hint of a smile on his face.

“I like to be prepared,” 𝗥𝗵𝗲𝗮 replied, matching his cool tone.

𝗔𝘆𝗮𝗮𝗻 studied her for a moment, his gaze piercing. “Prepared, huh? We’ll see about that.”

He gestured to the chair in front of his desk. “Sit.”

𝗥𝗵𝗲𝗮 complied, her heart racing but her face calm. This was it—the first step towards infiltrating 𝗠𝗲𝗵𝗿𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀. She couldn’t afford to show any weakness.

Ayaan wasted no time. “Your resume is impressive, but I don’t care much for paper qualifications. I prefer to see how someone handles themselves in reality. Why do you think you deserve a place here at 𝗠𝗲𝗵𝗿𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀?”

Rhea met his gaze head-on. “Because I don’t just work hard—I work smart. I find solutions, even when none seem possible. Your company is known for its innovation, and I believe I can contribute to that.”

𝗔𝘆𝗮𝗮𝗻 raised an eyebrow. “Smart solutions? Give me an example.”

𝗥𝗵𝗲𝗮 leaned forward slightly. “In my previous role, we were facing a major issue with a client threatening to pull out of a deal. Instead of renegotiating the contract and losing leverage, I proposed we offer them an additional service at no extra cost for the first year, tied to a long-term agreement. It solved the immediate problem and secured future revenue.”

𝗔𝘆𝗮𝗮𝗻’s expression didn’t change, but she could tell he was listening intently. “Interesting. But this isn’t a small firm you’re talking about. At 𝗠𝗲𝗵𝗿𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, we deal with multi-billion-dollar projects. Can you handle that pressure?”

𝗥𝗵𝗲𝗮’s lips curled into a small smile. “Pressure doesn’t scare me, 𝗠𝗿. 𝗠𝗲𝗵𝗿𝗮. It motivates me.”

𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙚 2: 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙂𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚

𝗔𝘆𝗮𝗮𝗻 watched her closely, still skeptical but intrigued. Most candidates stumbled under his questions, yet 𝗥𝗵𝗲𝗮 seemed to thrive on them. Her confidence wasn’t forced; it felt natural, as if she was meant to be there. But there was something about her that didn’t sit right with him—something he couldn’t quite put his finger on.

“Confidence is one thing, 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗞𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗿,” 𝗔𝘆𝗮𝗮𝗻 said, his voice cool. “But overconfidence can be dangerous. Remember that.”

𝗥𝗵𝗲𝗮’s expression didn’t falter. “I understand. But I don’t think I’ll have that problem.”

𝗔𝘆𝗮𝗮𝗻 stood up, signaling the end of the interview. “You’re hired. Report to my assistant tomorrow morning. But don’t expect any special treatment. You’ll have to prove yourself every day.”

𝗥𝗵𝗲𝗮 rose from her seat, keeping her voice steady. “Thank you for the opportunity, 𝗠𝗿. 𝗠𝗲𝗵𝗿𝗮. I won’t disappoint you.”

As she turned to leave, she could feel his eyes on her, as if he was trying to see through her calm façade. She walked out of his office without looking back, but her mind was already racing. She had succeeded in getting inside 𝗠𝗲𝗵𝗿𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, but now came the real challenge—gaining 𝗔𝘆𝗮𝗮𝗻’s trust while keeping her secrets hidden.

𝙎𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙚 3: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙣 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚

After 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 left, 𝗔𝘆𝗮𝗮𝗻 sat back in his chair, his mind replaying the conversation. There was something about her—a spark, a determination—that set her apart from the others he had interviewed. But it wasn’t just her confidence that intrigued him. It was the way she had handled his questions, almost as if she had been expecting them.

“She’s hiding something,” he muttered to himself. “But what?”

𝗔𝘆𝗮𝗮𝗻 wasn’t the type to let things slide. He picked up his phone and called his assistant. “Get me everything you can on 𝗥𝗵𝗲𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗿. I want a full background check by tomorrow.”

Meanwhile, 𝗥𝗵𝗲𝗮 sat in a quiet corner of a nearby café, staring at her phone. She had done it—step one of her plan was complete. But she couldn’t afford to get too comfortable. 𝗔𝘆𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗵𝗿𝗮 was sharp, and she knew he wouldn’t trust her easily.

Her phone buzzed, snapping her out of her thoughts. It was a message from an unknown number: “You’ve entered dangerous territory. Be careful what you wish for.”

Rhea’s heart skipped a beat. She quickly deleted the message, her mind spinning. Someone knew who she was. Someone was watching her. But who? And why now?

She took a deep breath, steadying her nerves. No matter what, she couldn’t back down now. This was her only chance to uncover the truth about her parents' deaths and reclaim her legacy.

𝙎𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙚 4: 𝙐𝙣𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙩

Late that night, 𝗥𝗵𝗲𝗮 sat alone in her apartment, the weight of her secret identity pressing down on her. She pulled out an old photograph from her bag—her parents, smiling, before everything had gone wrong. They had been the owners of 𝗞𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀, a 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 that had once rivaled 𝗠𝗲𝗵𝗿𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 in power and influence. But after their mysterious deaths, everything had been taken away from her.

𝗥𝗵𝗲𝗮 clenched the photograph in her hand. She had spent years hiding, waiting for the right moment to strike. And now, she was finally inside the enemy’s camp. She would get her revenge, no matter what.

But as she lay in bed, her thoughts kept returning to 𝗔𝘆𝗮𝗮𝗻. There was something about him—something that made her feel both drawn to him and wary of him at the same time. She couldn’t afford any distractions, not when so much was at stake. But she had a feeling that getting close to 𝗔𝘆𝗮𝗮𝗻 would be more dangerous than she had ever imagined.

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The episode ends with a mysterious message, hinting at the dangers ahead and leaving readers eager to know what will happen next.

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𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝘆 #𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗱𝘂💕

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𝙎𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙚 1: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝘿𝙖𝙮

𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙤𝙧 stood in front of the sleek glass building of *𝙈𝙚𝙝𝙧𝙖 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨*, taking a deep breath to calm her nerves. Today was her first day, and she couldn’t afford to make a bad impression. She smoothed down her blazer, squared her shoulders, and walked inside.

The lobby was bustling with employees. 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 approached the receptionist again. “Hi, I’m 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙤𝙧, starting today. I’m supposed to report to Mr. 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 𝙈𝙚𝙝𝙧𝙖’s assistant.”

“Welcome, 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖! You can take the elevator to the fifth floor. Just follow the signs to 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣’s office,” the receptionist said with a friendly smile.

𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 nodded and headed toward the elevators, her heart racing. As the doors closed, she caught a glimpse of her reflection in the polished metal. She looked determined—just how she needed to be.

Upon reaching the fifth floor, 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 stepped into a hallway filled with modern art and glass walls. She could hear the faint sounds of conversations and typing. She located 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣’s assistant, 𝙉𝙚𝙝𝙖, a stylish woman in her 30s, who greeted her with a warm smile.

“𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖, right? 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 is in a meeting right now, but I can show you around. You’ll be working closely with him on some upcoming projects,” Neha said, leading Rhea toward her new workspace.

“Thank you! I’m excited to get started,” 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 replied, eager to prove herself.

𝙎𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙚 2: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜

As they walked, 𝙉𝙚𝙝𝙖 explained the office dynamics. “Just so you know, 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 can be a bit… intense. He expects a lot from his team, but he’s fair. If you deliver results, he’ll recognize your efforts.”

𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 nodded, feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety. She had to gain 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣’s trust, but she also needed to keep her true intentions hidden.

Moments later, 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 walked in, his presence commanding the room. 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖’s heart skipped a beat as he approached her. “You must be 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖. I trust 𝙉𝙚𝙝𝙖 has shown you the ropes?”

“Yes, she has. I’m looking forward to contributing to the team,” 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 replied, keeping her tone professional.

𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣’s piercing blue eyes scanned her briefly. “Good. We have a lot of work ahead. Meet me in my office at noon for a briefing.”

𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 nodded, suppressing her nerves. “I’ll be there.”

𝙎𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙚 3: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙜

When noon arrived, 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 knocked on 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣’s office door and entered. The room was modern, with a large desk and floor-to-ceiling windows offering a stunning view of the city skyline. 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 was seated, reviewing documents.

“Take a seat,” he said without looking up. 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 sat down, trying to appear confident despite the tension in the air.

“I’ve been reviewing the upcoming project with *Tech Innovations*,” 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 said, finally meeting her gaze. “I need you to analyze their proposal and prepare a report by the end of the week. We can’t afford any mistakes.”

“I’ll get right on it,” 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 said, eager to impress him.

“Also, I expect you to participate in the negotiations next week. You’ll need to be prepared for tough questions,” 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 added, his tone serious.

“Understood,” 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 replied, feeling the weight of the responsibility. This was her chance to shine, but she also needed to keep her emotions in check.

𝙎𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙚 4: 𝙐𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝘼𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨

As she worked on the proposal, 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 couldn’t shake the feeling of being watched. After a while, she decided to take a break and grabbed a coffee from the cafeteria. While there, she overheard a group of employees gossiping about 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣.

“Did you hear about his family? They say his brother, 𝘼𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙮𝙖, is a total opposite of him—so laid-back and charming,” one woman said.

“Yeah, I’ve heard they don’t get along. 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 is all about business, while 𝘼𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙮𝙖 just wants to have fun,” another added.

𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖’s interest piqued. She needed to learn more about 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣’s family. If she could understand his past, it might help her navigate their professional relationship.

After finishing her coffee, 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 returned to her desk, determined to dive deeper into her work. She spent the afternoon analyzing the proposal and formulating her ideas. When she finally looked up, she was surprised to see 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 standing near her desk.

“Your analysis better be thorough, 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖. I don’t want any half-baked ideas,” he said, his voice low but firm.

“I assure you, I’ll give it my all,” she replied, meeting his gaze with confidence.

𝙎𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙚 5: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

As the day came to an end, 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 stayed late, refining her report. The office was quiet, save for the soft clicking of keyboards. Suddenly, she heard footsteps approaching. It was 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 again.

“Still here?” he asked, leaning against her desk, arms crossed.

“Just finishing up. I want to make sure everything is perfect for our meeting next week,” 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 replied, feeling a mix of admiration and apprehension.

𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 studied her for a moment, then said, “You remind me of myself when I first started. Always pushing for perfection.”

𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 smiled, feeling a connection forming. “I believe in hard work. It pays off in the end.”

“Just remember, it’s not all about work. Don’t lose yourself in the grind,” he said, a hint of vulnerability in his voice.

𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 nodded, surprised by his openness. “I appreciate that, 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣. I’ll try to find balance.”

As 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 turned to leave, 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 felt a surge of determination. She wasn’t just there to work; she was there to uncover the truth. And with every interaction, she was getting closer to understanding the man behind the powerful CEO facade.

 The episode ends with 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 feeling more determined than ever to keep her secret while navigating her new job and the complexities of her growing relationship with 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣.

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𝙎𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙚 1: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

The week had passed quickly, and 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 found herself nervously clutching the proposal report in her hands. She stood outside 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣’s office, taking a deep breath before knocking.

“Come in,” 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣’s voice called out from within.

𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 opened the door and stepped inside. Ayaan was seated at his desk, scanning through emails. He looked up briefly and gestured for her to sit.

“You have the report?” he asked, his tone businesslike.

“Yes, here it is,” 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 said, handing him the neatly prepared document.

𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 took the report and started reading silently. The silence stretched on for what felt like hours to 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖, though it was only a few minutes. Her heartbeat quickened as she watched 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣’s expression shift from focused to mildly impressed.

“This is good. Detailed and concise. You’ve managed to cover the weak points in Tech Innovations' proposal quite well,” 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 said, finally breaking the silence.

“Thank you. I wanted to make sure we were fully prepared for the negotiations,” 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 replied, trying to keep her voice steady.

𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 leaned back in his chair, his intense gaze still fixed on her. “You’ve got potential, Rhea. But don’t get too comfortable. The real work begins when you step into that negotiation room. They’ll be expecting to push their advantage.”

𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 nodded. “I’ll be ready. I’ve already begun researching potential counterarguments.”

𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣’s lips twitched into what might have been the ghost of a smile, but it quickly faded. “Good. We meet with their team tomorrow at 10 a.m. Be there early. We need to be on the same page.”

“I’ll be there,” Rhea affirmed.

As she stood to leave, 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 stopped her with a question. “Why did you decide to join *𝙈𝙚𝙝𝙧𝙖 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨*?”

𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 hesitated for a split second, then answered, “I wanted to work for a company that makes a real impact. And I’ve heard you’re the best in the business.”

𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 narrowed his eyes slightly, studying her. “We’ll see if you can keep up.”

𝙎𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙚 2: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧

After leaving 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣’s office, 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 decided to take a walk to clear her head. She was headed to the elevator when she bumped into someone she hadn’t expected to meet—𝘼𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙮𝙖 𝙈𝙚𝙝𝙧𝙖.

“Whoa, careful!” 𝘼𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙮𝙖 said with a wide grin, catching her arm to steady her.

“Oh! I’m so sorry!” 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 exclaimed, looking up at him.

𝘼𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙮𝙖 laughed. “No harm done. You’re 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖, right? I’ve heard a bit about you. I’m 𝘼𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙮𝙖—𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣’s brother.”

𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 immediately recognized the charm everyone had been talking about. 𝘼𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙮𝙖’s warm demeanor was a stark contrast to 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣’s cold professionalism.

“Yes, that’s me. It’s nice to meet you,” 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 said politely.

𝘼𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙮𝙖 tilted his head slightly, as if assessing her. “So, how’s my brother treating you? Don’t worry—I won’t tell him whatever you say.”

𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 chuckled softly. “He’s… intense, but I think he means well.”

“That’s one way to put it,” 𝘼𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙮𝙖 said with a grin. “Let me give you some advice—don’t let him intimidate you. He’s tough, but he respects people who stand their ground.”

“I’ll keep that in mind,” 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 replied, feeling more at ease.

“Well, if you ever need a break from Mr. 𝘾𝙀𝙊, feel free to find me. I’m around,” 𝘼𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙮𝙖 said with a wink before walking away.

𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 smiled to herself as she watched him go. 𝘼𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙮𝙖’s presence was refreshing, but she couldn’t forget why she was really there. She couldn’t let personal connections distract her from her mission.

𝙎𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙚 3: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝘽𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨

Later that evening, 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 found herself at her desk, going over her notes for the upcoming negotiation. The office was quiet, and most of the staff had left. She was fully absorbed in her work when her phone rang.

It was **𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙖**, her best friend.

“𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖! How’s it going?” 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙖’s cheerful voice filled the line.

“Busy,” 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 replied, leaning back in her chair. “I’ve got a big negotiation tomorrow with *Tech Innovations*. I’m a little nervous.”

“Nervous? You? The girl who aced every debate in college? You’ll be fine!” 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙖 reassured her.

𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 smiled. “Thanks, 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙖. It’s just… 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 𝙈𝙚𝙝𝙧𝙖 is no joke. He’s smart, ruthless even. I need to be on my A-game.”

“Ruthless, huh? Sounds like you’ve got your work cut out for you. But remember, you’re there for a reason. You’re more than capable,” 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙖 said, her voice softening.

𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 sighed. “I know, but there’s so much at stake. If I mess this up, it could ruin everything.”

“Listen to me, 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖,” 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙖 said, her tone serious now. “You’ve survived worse than a business negotiation. You’re strong, and you’re smart. Don’t let anyone—especially 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣—make you doubt that.”

𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 nodded, even though 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙖 couldn’t see her. “You’re right. Thanks for the pep talk. I needed that.”

“Anytime! And hey, if you need to blow off steam afterward, call me. We’ll go out and forget all about 𝘾𝙀𝙊𝙨 and corporate takeovers,” 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙖 joked.

“I’ll hold you to that,” 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 said, laughing before hanging up.

𝙎𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙚 4: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮

The next morning, 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 arrived at the office early, as 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 had instructed. She was surprised to find him already in the conference room, reviewing documents.

“Morning,” 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 greeted him, setting her things down.

𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 looked up briefly. “Morning. Ready?”

“As ready as I’ll ever be,” 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 replied with a confident smile.

“Good. Remember, we don’t just accept their terms. We counter, we push, and we make sure we come out on top,” 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 said, his tone sharp.

𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 𝙣𝙤𝙙𝙙𝙚𝙙. “Understood.”

The room began to fill with executives from *Tech Innovations*, and soon, the negotiation was underway. 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 watched as 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 led the discussion, effortlessly maneuvering through their arguments and countering with his own.

When it was 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖’s turn to speak, she stood tall and presented her analysis with calm precision. She noticed 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 watching her closely, his expression unreadable.

After what felt like hours, the meeting finally ended. As the *Tech Innovations* team left, 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 turned to 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖.

“You handled yourself well in there,” he said, his voice low. “Better than I expected.”

“Thank you,” 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 replied, feeling a sense of accomplishment.

𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣’s gaze lingered on her for a moment before he nodded and walked away, leaving Rhea standing alone in the conference room, her heart pounding.

𝙎𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙚 5: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙩

Later that evening, after the successful negotiation, 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖’s phone buzzed. She glanced at the screen and froze. It was an unknown number, but she recognized it immediately.

Her hands shook as she answered. “Hello?”

A familiar voice echoed through the line. “𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖, it’s time. You’ve been inside long enough. We need the information on 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣 Mehra.”

𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖’s breath caught in her throat. “I’m working on it. Just give me more time.”

“You’re running out of time. Don’t forget why you’re really there,” the voice warned before the line went dead.

𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 stared at her phone, her mind racing. She couldn’t afford any mistakes. The stakes were higher than she’d realized.

The episode ends with 𝙍𝙝𝙚𝙖 succeeding in her first major negotiation, but her true mission is hinted at in a mysterious phone call that reminds her she’s working undercover.

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𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙗𝙮 #𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗱u💕