The Storm Breaks

The dining table was silent.

Too silent.

Aryan, Ayush, and Avni tried to keep their expressions neutral, but inside, they were screaming with excitement.

It was finally happening.

Arnav and Anirudh sat stiffly, neither looking at the other.

Until—

"So, you think you run this family better than me?" Arnav finally spoke, his voice dangerously calm.

Anirudh huffed. "Well, someone has to clean up after your reckless decisions."

Aryan and Ayush grinned.

Avni took a sip of her juice, pretending to be innocent.

Arnav’s jaw tightened. "If my decisions were reckless, Oberoi Industries wouldn’t be at the top."

Anirudh scoffed. "Right. And when I cover up your mess legally, does that count as ‘reckless’ too?"

Aryan muttered under his breath, "Oooh, it’s getting spicy."

Ayush elbowed him. "Shh!"

The Clash Begins

Arnav leaned forward. "At least I handle things. You just sit there, pointing out problems without solving them."

Anirudh slammed his fork down. "Oh, I solve plenty—like making sure your company doesn’t get sued every week!"

The air crackled.

It was working.

It was—

"Wait."

Avni froze.

Anirudh’s eyes narrowed at her.

"You told me that Arnav never appreciates me."

Arnav’s gaze snapped to Ayush and Aryan. "And you two said Anirudh thinks he’s the real head of the family."

The younger siblings stiffened.

Uh-oh.

Anirudh folded his arms. "Care to explain?"

Aryan and Ayush exchanged a panicked glance.

Avni quickly said, "Um… well—"

"You set us up." Arnav’s voice was low and deadly.

Anirudh exhaled sharply, shaking his head. "Unbelievable."

Punishment Incoming

The younger trio tried to escape.

Tried.

But Arnav was too fast.

He grabbed Aryan by the collar.

Anirudh caught Avni before she could run.

Ayush almost made it to the door—

Until Arnav yanked him back by his shirt.

"You three," Anirudh said, his lawyer voice sharp, "are dead."

Aryan gulped. "M-Maybe we overdid it?"

Avni chuckled nervously. "S-Sibling bonding?"

Arnav smirked. "Bonding? Oh, we’ll bond. Over your punishment."

To Be Continued…