A Dangerous Gamble

Arnav didn’t say another word. He simply got up, walked past Ayush and Aryan, and left the room.

Anirudh, however, wasn’t so composed. "You both have no idea what you’ve done." His voice was sharp with frustration. "You think you’ve outplayed Devraj, but Kabir Sharma is a snake. He’ll strike when you least expect it."

Ayush crossed his arms. "And sitting back while Devraj destroys everything is a better plan?"

Anirudh let out a sharp breath. "Arnav had a plan, Ayush. One that didn’t involve making a deal with a man who betrays for sport!"

Aryan scoffed. "Then maybe Arnav should’ve told us his plan."

Before Anirudh could respond, Arnav’s voice came from the doorway. "Pack your bags."

Ayush frowned. "What?"

Arnav stepped back into the room, his face unreadable. "We’re leaving the mansion. Tonight."

Aryan’s eyes widened. "Are you insane?"

Arnav’s voice was like ice. "Devraj just made his first move. You two just made a bigger mistake. Now, I have to clean it up before it destroys us all."

The First Betrayal

Meanwhile, in the shadows of the city, Kabir Sharma met with Devraj Malhotra.

Devraj leaned back in his chair, a smug smile on his face. "So, the Oberois came to you for help?"

Kabir smirked. "Like lost little children."

Devraj chuckled. "And? Did you give them what they wanted?"

Kabir took a sip of his drink. "Of course. But on my terms."

Devraj’s smile didn’t fade. "You always were a clever man, Kabir."

Kabir’s eyes glinted with amusement. "And I always pick the winning side."

The deal was made.

To Be Continued…