The sun cast a golden glow over Mumbai's skyline as Abhay Rajpoot stood in his private office, staring at the vast empire he had built. But his ambitions stretched beyond this city—he was ready to take over half the country.
At the same time, another thought occupied his mind—Ruhi.
Her presence was no longer just a mission or a mystery. She had become a distraction, a temptation, and possibly… a weakness.
[Scene 1: The Business of Power]
Abhay's underworld operations had always been precise, but now, with his newfound resources and system upgrades, his expansion plans were accelerating.
He started acquiring businesses in:
Building Construction: Buying out rival companies, securing government contracts, and monopolizing real estate development.
E-commerce: Launching a digital platform that undercut competitors, forcing them to sell their businesses to him.
Technology: Investing in AI and automation, ensuring his business empire wasn't just growing but evolving into the future.
Every acquisition wasn't just a financial move—it was a power play. Rival businessmen who refused to sell found themselves facing… unfortunate accidents.
Abhay was ruthless. Anyone who stood in his way was either bought or buried.
[Scene 2: Ruhi's Uncertainty]
Ruhi sat at her desk, watching Abhay from a distance. This wasn't just a businessman. This was a conqueror.
She was sent here to observe him, to collect his DNA, to uncover his secrets. But now, she was caught in his world.
Each night, she wrestled with her emotions. Was she falling for him? Or was she just too deep in this game to see clearly?
She wasn't sure anymore.
[Scene 3: The First War for Power]
Abhay's expansion into Delhi and Bangalore triggered resistance from old crime syndicates. A meeting was called—a final warning from the old underworld leaders to Abhay.
Inside a luxurious five-star hotel, the air was thick with tension. Opposing gang lords sat across from Abhay, their expressions filled with anger.
"You're overstepping, Rajpoot," growled one of them. "We won't let you take everything."
Abhay leaned back, swirling his whiskey. "I'm not asking for permission."
With a snap of his fingers, the doors burst open—his elite soldiers stormed in, guns drawn. Within minutes, the room was painted in blood.
Abhay stood over the last surviving leader, whispering, "You should've joined me." Then, with a single shot, he ended the old order.
That night, Abhay Rajpoot became the undisputed ruler of half the country's underworld.
[Scene 4: Ruhi's Breaking Point]
Watching the news about the mass killings, Ruhi felt a sharp pang in her chest. This wasn't just a man she was observing—this was a man changing the world, reshaping it with blood and power.
For the first time, she questioned her mission.
That night, as Abhay returned home, Ruhi stood by the window, looking at him with a mix of admiration and fear.
"You're different, Abhay."
He smirked, stepping closer. "And you're still hiding something, Ruhi."
The tension between them crackled like fire. They were enemies in a silent war, but neither could resist the pull toward the other.
—End of Chapter 23—