In the Oberoi mansion kitchen, Shivay, Rudra, and Omkara were deep in conversation about business when Saumya entered. The atmosphere shifted as they noticed her, and Shivay motioned for her to join them.
"Hey, Saumya, come over here," Shivay said warmly.
Saumya approached cautiously, sensing tension in the air. She took a seat, feeling a bit nervous.
"Saumya, we gotta talk. We know about those threats you've been getting," Rudra said, getting straight to the point.
Saumya's face betrayed a hint of panic, but she quickly composed herself. "Threats? I... I don't know what you're talking about," she stammered.
Rudra wasn't buying it. "Cut the act, Saumya. We're not fools," he said firmly.
Shivay softened his tone. "Saumya, just be honest with us. Who's behind all this?"
Saumya's eyes welled up with tears, and she struggled to hold back her emotions. "I... I don't know. It's someone unknown. They've been calling me from different numbers, threatening my family."
Rudra reached out to comfort her, but Saumya flinched, still shaken.
"Don't worry, Saumya. We've got your back. We'll figure this out together," Rudra reassured her, with Omkara nodding in agreement.
Saumya breathed a sigh of relief, feeling supported by the brothers' words of encouragement.
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Bhavya was busy cracking eggs in the kitchen when Rehana, entered quietly. Bhavya sensed her presence and turned to greet her with a smile.
"Hey, Mom, what brings you here?" Bhavya asked, trying to appear casual.
Rehana glanced around the kitchen before speaking in a hushed tone. "I couldn't help but notice you and Gauri asking about Richand earlier. What's that all about?"
Bhavya's heart skipped a beat, but she maintained her composure. "Oh, that? It's just related to one of the cases I'm working on at the police station. Nothing major," she replied, trying to deflect the conversation.
Rehana narrowed her eyes, studying Bhavya's expression. "Hmm, alright. Just be careful, Bhavya. Some things are better left untouched, especially when it comes to our family," she cautioned, her tone laden with a hint of warning.
Bhavya nodded, understanding the underlying message. "Thanks, Mom. I'll keep that in mind," she said, returning to her cooking with a sense of unease lingering in the air.
Bhavya swiftly typed out a text message to Anika and Gauri, urging them to meet her in the kitchen.
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Meanwhile, over at the Oberoi mansion, Saumya was engrossed in a phone call, her voice dripping with disdain. "These stupid Oberois have bought the whole story. They're such fools," she scoffed into the phone, a smirk playing on her lips. "Everything is going according to plan."
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In a cozy café, Priyanka and Ranveer sat across from each other, engaged in lively conversation. The ambiance was warm, filled with the gentle hum of chatter and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee.
Across the room, Rudra entered with his friends, his eyes scanning the area until they landed on Priyanka and Ranveer. A mischievous grin tugged at his lips as he muttered to his friends, "At least someone's enjoying themselves."
With a quick snap, Rudra captured the moment, sending the picture to the Oberoi brothers' group chat with the caption "Wedding bell."
**Oberoi Brothers Group Chat**
**Shivay:** Rudra, what's with the cryptic "wedding bell" message?
**Rudra:** Brace yourselves, bros! Priyanka's found her Romeo. Ranveer's not just any guy; he's the one who swept her off her feet! 💘
**Omkara:** Wait, what? When did this happen? Did I miss the memo on our little sis falling head over heels?
**Shivay:** Looks like our baby sister is all grown up and ready to break hearts.
**Rudra:** And here I thought she was just busy with her studies. Turns out, she's been studying the art of love!
**Omkara:** I'm starting to feel like I'm living in a Bollywood movie. Next thing you know, Mom will be planning the wedding.
**Shivay:** Let's hope she doesn't break out into song and dance numbers anytime soon.
**Rudra:** Come on, Bhaiya! You know you'd rock a dance floor with your signature moves.
**Omkara:** Please, let's spare ourselves the embarrassment. Remember what happened at Cousin Rakesh's wedding?
**Shivay:** Let's just focus on congratulating Priyanka for now. We can worry about the dance routines later.
**Rudra:** Agreed. But I'm already practicing my best man speech. Get ready for the tears, guys!
**Omkara:** Let's hope they're tears of joy and not tears of regret. Priyanka's got a knack for surprising us all.
**Shivay:** True. But for now, let's celebrate love in all its unexpected forms! 🎉❤️
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**Bhavya:** Guys, you won't believe what just happened.
**Anika:** What's up, Bhavya?
**Gauri:** Yeah, spill the beans!
**Bhavya:** So, I was in the kitchen, minding my own business, making some eggs, you know...
**Anika:** And then?
**Bhavya:** Mom walked in, all serious-like, and she starts interrogating me about why we were asking about Richand.
**Gauri:** What did you tell her?
**Bhavya:** I panicked, okay? I said it was for a case I'm working on.
**Anika:** Smooth move, Detective Bhavya.
**Bhavya:** Yeah, well, she didn't buy it. She basically warned me to stay away from anything related to Richand, like it's some kind of family curse or something.
**Gauri:** That's strange. Why would she be so defensive about it?
**Anika:** Maybe Richand is hiding some big family secret. We need to dig deeper.
**Bhavya:** Agreed. But let's tread carefully. We don't want to end up on Mom's bad side.
**Gauri:** Good point. We'll need to be stealthy about this.
**Anika:** Alright, team. Let's put our detective hats on and crack this case wide open!
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**Ranveer:** Priyanka, I must say, this cafe you picked is quite charming.
**Priyanka:** Oh, thanks! I thought it would be nice to try something new.
**Ranveer:** Definitely. So, how's work been treating you lately?
**Priyanka:** Oh, you know, the usual. Dealing with my brothers' antics, trying to keep up with the family drama...
**Ranveer:** Tell me about it. Sometimes I feel like I'm living in a Bollywood movie with all the twists and turns.
**Priyanka:** (laughs) I know what you mean. But hey, at least we're not alone in this crazy family circus.
**Ranveer:** That's true. We've got each other's backs.
**Priyanka:** Absolutely. So, Ranveer, what's your idea of a perfect date?
**Ranveer:** Hmm, let's see... I'd say a moonlit stroll on the beach, followed by a candlelit dinner under the stars.
**Priyanka:** (teasingly) Wow, setting the bar pretty high there, aren't you?
**Ranveer:** Hey, a guy can dream, can't he?
**Priyanka:** (smiling) Alright, Mr. Romantic. I'll keep that in mind for our next date.
**Ranveer:** Sounds like a plan. But for now, I'm just happy to be here with you, enjoying this moment.
**Priyanka:** Me too, Ranveer. Me too.
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**Shivay:** Good afternoon, Anika. Thank you for joining me.
**Anika:** Good afternoon, Shivay. It's my pleasure.
**Shivay:** I've prepared an agenda for our meeting today. Let's begin by discussing the scope of our project.
**Anika:** Sounds good. I'm eager to hear your thoughts.
**Shivay:** Excellent. Firstly, I propose we focus on developing a cutting-edge financial management platform.
**Anika:** Agreed. A platform like that could revolutionize how people handle their finances.
**Shivay:** Precisely. Now, let's delve into the specifics. I envision integrating advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to provide users with personalized financial insights.
**Anika:** That's a great idea. We could leverage AI to analyze spending patterns and offer tailored recommendations.
**Shivay:** Exactly. Security is paramount, so we'll need robust encryption protocols to safeguard user data.
**Anika:** Absolutely. I'll ensure that the platform meets the highest security standards.
**Shivay:** Wonderful. And let's not forget about scalability. The platform must be capable of handling a growing user base without compromising performance.
**Anika:** Agreed. We'll design the architecture to accommodate future growth seamlessly.
**Shivay:** Excellent. Let's assign tasks and establish a timeline for each phase of development.
**Anika:** Agreed. I'll start working on the user interface design while you delve into the financial algorithms and analytics.
**Shivay:** Perfect. Let's reconvene next week to review our progress.
**Anika:** Sounds like a plan. Thank you for the productive meeting, Shivay.
**Shivay:** Likewise, Anika. I'm confident that together, we'll create something truly remarkable.
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**Shivay:** (Entering the living room) Hey, guys.
**Rudra:** Hey, Bhaiya! Where were you?
**Shivay:** Just had a meeting with Anika.
**Omkara:** (Teasingly) Oh, a meeting with Anika? What kind of meeting?
**Shivay:** (Dismissively) Oh, just business stuff. Nothing you need to worry about.
**Rudra:** (Grinning mischievously) Come on, Bhaiya. You can tell us. We won't judge.
**Shivay:** (Smirking) Trust me, you don't want to know. It's boring grown-up stuff.
**Omkara:** (Laughing) Alright, we'll let you off the hook this time, Bhaiya.
**Shivay:** (Nodding) Thanks. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some more boring grown-up stuff to attend to.
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**Bhavya:** (Frustrated) Guys, I've been digging into Saumya's background, but I can't find anything. It's like she's a ghost.
**Gauri:** (Concerned) But Rudra said he found out she's being threatened. Maybe we should trust her?
**Anika:** (Skeptical) I don't know Gauri. Something doesn't add up. Why would someone threaten her?
**Bhavya:** (Shaking her head) Exactly! It's all too convenient. I still think she's lying about something.
**Anika:** (Nodding) We need to be careful. If Saumya is hiding something, it could be dangerous for all of us.
**Gauri:** (Thoughtfully) But if Rudra trusts her, shouldn't we give her the benefit of the doubt?
**Bhavya:** (Sighing) I don't know, Gauri di. We'll have to be cautious until we know for sure.