A Sibling’s Greatest Weapon—Manipulation

Ayush, Aryan, and Avni sat huddled together, perfecting their evil plan.

"The only way to beat them," Aryan whispered, "is to turn them against each other."

Ayush smirked. "Divide and conquer."

Avni grinned. "Make them doubt each other."

The three exchanged a sly look.

It was time.

Phase One: Planting the Seeds of Doubt

The first target? Anirudh.

Avni casually entered his office while he was reviewing case files.

"Bhaya," she said sweetly, sitting across from him.

Anirudh didn’t look up. "What do you want?"

Avni sighed. "Nothing. Just… you work so hard, and yet Arnav never appreciates you."

Anirudh's pen paused. "What?"

Avni bit her lip. "I mean, you’re the one always protecting us. But when was the last time Arnav said ‘thank you’?"

Anirudh frowned.

She continued, "And when you punish us, we get mad at you. Not Arnav. He just sits back and watches. Seems unfair, doesn’t it?"

Anirudh was silent.

Avni hid her smirk. Step one, complete.

Phase Two: The CEO vs. the Lawyer

Next, it was Arnav’s turn.

Ayush entered Arnav’s office, looking concerned.

Arnav barely glanced up. "What is it?"

Ayush hesitated. "Uh… you know Anirudh was complaining about you, right?"

Arnav froze. "Complaining?"

Aryan, who had slipped in behind Ayush, added, "Yeah, something about how he always has to clean up your mess. How he is the real head of the family."

Arnav’s eyes narrowed. "He said that?"

Ayush sighed. "We didn’t want to tell you… but we thought you should know."

Arnav leaned back in his chair, deep in thought.

Step two, complete.

Phase Three: Let the Fire Burn

Now, all they had to do was wait.

And sure enough, by dinnertime, the storm arrived.

Anirudh and Arnav sat across from each other at the table, the tension so thick you could cut it with a knife.

Anirudh finally spoke. "So. You don’t think I do enough?"

Arnav raised an eyebrow. "And you think you’re the one running this family?"

The younger siblings hid their smiles.

It was working.

To Be Continued…