It happened at 4:00 PM. Vihaan had been feeling restless. His friends—fellow billionaires who viewed the world as a playground—had been teasing him about how "tame" he had become because of his PA.
"She runs your life, Vihaan," one had laughed. "Let's see how she handles a real crisis. Tell her the company is reclaiming her apartment for a new project. See if she begs for a spot in your guest house."
In a moment of sheer, arrogant boredom, Vihaan agreed. He called Vikram, the Head of Security. "Tell Akshara the lease on her Malad apartment—the one the company pays for—is being terminated effective tonight. Tell her we need the space for a consultant."
When Vikram delivered the news, Akshara didn't scream. She didn't cry. She stood frozen in the middle of the lobby, her hand clutching her handbag so hard her nails drew blood from her palms.
That apartment wasn't just a perk. It was her independence. It was where she kept her parents' old furniture. It was her sanctuary from the chaos of the city.
She walked into Vihaan's office. He was sitting there, a smirk playing on his lips, waiting for her to plead. Waiting for her to say, 'Please, Vihaan, I have nowhere else to go.'
"Is it true?" she asked. Her voice was so quiet it was terrifying.
"Business is business, Akshara," he said, leaning back. "But, of course, I have plenty of room at the mansion. You could move in tonight. It would be much more... convenient."
Akshara looked at him—really looked at him. She saw the amusement in his eyes. She saw the "prank" for what it was: a move to strip her of her dignity and make her a permanent fixture of his life.
"I see," she said.
She turned around and walked out. She didn't go to her desk. She went to the HR floor, printed a document, and came back. She placed it on his desk.
"My silence," she said. "From this moment on, Mr. Singhania, you will not hear a word from me that isn't required by my contract. And my contract ends in thirty days."
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Oh, the Ice King just played with fire! 🔥 Akshara's reaction is everything. She didn't give him the satisfaction of a breakdown. How long can Vihaan last without her voice?