**: Arjun's Jealousy**
Kiara had now shifted to Riya's house. Both of them reached the office, and Kiara took the schedule and black coffee to Arjun's cabin. While discussing work, their eyes met, and in that moment, **their first kiss happened**. However, the sudden arrival of Abhinav in the cabin brought them back to their senses. Realizing what had just happened, Kiara quickly rushed out to her own cabin.
### **In Kiara's Cabin**
As soon as Kiara entered, she saw that Sanaya was already sitting there. The moment Sanaya saw Kiara, she stood up and apologized for her behavior the previous day. Kiara forgave her, and without another word, Sanaya walked straight toward Arjun's cabin.
### **In Arjun's Cabin**
Sanaya knocked on the door. A cold voice responded, **"Come in."**
The moment she stepped inside, she blurted out, **"What is wrong with you, Arjun? You broke our childhood friendship for that worthless assistant? What exactly has she given you?"**
Arjun lifted his gaze and glared at her for a few seconds before speaking in an icy tone, **"Looks like you forgot the lesson from yesterday. If you misbehave with any of my employees, you'll face consequences. And as for our so-called friendship—let's get one thing straight, Sanaya. You forced this friendship on me. I never considered you my friend."**
Sanaya's face paled, but Arjun wasn't done yet. **"I already told you—if you want to meet me, book an appointment. I don't have time for your useless talk. This is my first and last warning. Next time, come with an appointment. Now, get lost!"**
Sanaya stomped her foot angrily and stormed out of the cabin.
### **A While Later**
Arjun picked up his phone and called Kiara to his cabin.
She entered, standing silently in front of his desk while he focused on a file. After a few moments of silence, she finally gathered the courage to speak, **"Sir, you called me?"**
Hearing her voice, Arjun lifted his gaze and saw her standing there with her head lowered. He asked in a firm tone, **"Miss Kiara, where do you live?"**
Kiara was startled. **"Huh? At home."**
Arjun narrowed his eyes. **"I know you live in a home. I'm asking where?"**
Kiara hesitated before answering, **"At Riya's place."**
Without missing a beat, Arjun said, **"If you don't have a permanent place right now, you can stay in my bungalow near the office. I need someone trustworthy to take care of it. Plus, it'll be convenient for you to reach the office on time."**
Kiara was about to ask something when Arjun interrupted, **"You don't have to pay rent. I want you to stay there."**
Kiara needed a place anyway, so she didn't refuse and simply nodded.
Arjun nodded back. **"Alright, I'll show you the bungalow today. You can shift there tomorrow."**
Kiara agreed.
Then, out of nowhere, Arjun added, **"And… about what happened this morning… I'm sorry."**
At first, Kiara didn't understand what he meant. But as realization dawned, her eyes filled with tears.
Arjun noticed and immediately asked, **"What happened?"**
Kiara sniffled and whispered, **"You stole my first kiss."**
For a moment, Arjun just stared at her, narrowing his eyes. But deep inside, a part of him felt **strangely happy**. Controlling his emotions, he simply said, **"Okay. Sorry. Now go back to your cabin."**
Kiara silently turned and left.
### **Flashback**
Arjun had already asked his secretary, Adi, to dig up all the information about Kiara—where she studied, which college she attended (since she was still a student and working part-time in his company), and details about her family.
When he found out about Kiara's stepmother and stepsister's cruel behavior towards her, his blood boiled. That morning, he also learned that Kiara had left her house and was currently staying with Riya. Before coming to the office, she had been looking for a rented place.
Upon learning this, Arjun **immediately bought the bungalow near the office**—just so Kiara would have a safe place to stay.
### **Present**
Arjun sat at his desk, lost in thought. **"Why am I so drawn to Kiara? Why does it hurt when something bad happens to her? Why do I lose control whenever she's near?"**
Unconsciously, his fingers brushed over his lips, remembering the morning's unexpected kiss.
Just then, his eyes drifted toward the **glass door** of his cabin. Outside, Kiara was **laughing and chatting** with some guy.
A sharp flame of jealousy ignited in Arjun's chest. His expression darkened, his jaw clenched, and in the next moment, he pushed his chair back and **stormed out** of the cabin.
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**Who is the guy with Kiara? And what will Arjun do next? Stay tuned to find out!**