22. The business meeting

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Ajmer, at night, Kashi was getting ready for the party. She wore a maroon colored saree. She was standing in front of the mirror while combing her hair.

Kashi looked at herself in the mirror. " I hope that Shivansh ji is happy to see me in this. This was the best saree that I had." said Kashi. After that she walked towards the door and opened it.

Shivansh was standing there in his business suit. He looked very handsome.

When Shivansh first saw Kashi in the red saree, it was as if time itself had slowed. His breath caught in his throat, and for a moment, the world around him faded into the background. The vibrant red of her saree contrasted beautifully with her soft complexion, making her seem even more radiant.

Her hair fell in loose waves around her shoulders, and the delicate jewelry she wore shimmered in the light, but it was her eyes that captivated him the most. He moved his hand towards her.

She held his hand and then they headed towards the lift. Jai was standing by the lift. " Good evening Hukum sa, Hukum Rani Sa." said Jai, " Good evening Jai ji." said Kashi. After that they all came inside.

The lift went down and stopped in the private parking of Shivansh. His cars were already standing there. Jai then went towards the car and opened the door. Kashi sat inside while Shivansh kept the end of the pallu inside.

After that he went towards the other side and then sat inside. The guards sat inside their cars and then the cars ran on the road towards the meeting and party hall.

Kashi, feeling a mix of nervousness and anticipation, looked up at Shivansh as she stood before him in the red saree. She noticed the way his gaze lingered on her, his eyes filled with something she couldn't quite place. With a shy smile, she asked softly, "Shivansh ji, how do I look?" she asked.

Shivansh, still captivated by the sight of her, took a moment before he could find his voice. He stepped closer, his eyes never leaving hers. There was a gentleness in his expression, a tenderness that made Kashi's heart flutter.

"Kashi... You look... breathtaking." he said while reaching out, gently brushing a loose strand of hair away from her face, his fingers lingering on her cheek.

"This red saree... it's as if it was made for you. But it's not just the saree... it's you, Kashi. You're the one who brings it to life." his voice low and filled with emotion.

His words were sincere, spoken with a depth that made Kashi's cheeks flush with warmth. Shivansh's gaze traveled over her, taking in every detail-the way the saree draped elegantly around her, the soft glow of her skin, the delicate curve of her smile. He was mesmerized, unable to look away.

"You're more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. When I look at you, it's like everything else fades away. You're all I see, Kashi. You always have been." he continued, his voice almost a whisper.

Kashi's heart swelled with emotion at his words. She could see the sincerity in his eyes, the way he was completely entranced by her. In that moment, she felt cherished, as if she were the most important person in his world.

Shivansh leaned in slightly, his breath warm against her skin as he whispered, "You're perfect, Kashi. Absolutely perfect." Shivansh said.

Kashi smiled, her eyes shining with happiness. "Thank you, Shivansh ji." she said softly, her voice filled with affection.

He simply nodded, still lost in the beauty of the moment, knowing that no matter how many times he saw her, she would always take his breath away.

When they reached the party hall. The guards came down and opened the gate for Kashi and Shivansh. Shivansh moved his arm towards Kashi. Kashi rolled her arms around the bicep of Shivansh.

They both then walked inside the party hall. As the gate opened so that Kashi and Shivansh came inside. Everyone was looking at Kashi and Shivansh. He looked at her. " Kashi, don't have anything if you don't fell having it. " whispered Shivansh.

Kashi nodded. " Sure Hukum sa. " said Kashi. " Atharv, stay with her." Shivansh instructed. Atharv nodded. Shivansh went to a room where he had a meeting. Kashi then walked down the stairs.

In the hall, all the people in the hall were looking at Kashi only. " Just look at her, she is in a saree." said a girl who was wearing a very short dress. Another girl looked at her. " Yeah, you are right. Who will say that she is the Hukum Rani Sa." said another girl.

A man looked at Kashi. " Yeah, if she would have worn the short dress then her full body view would have been so better." said that boy, " Oh hello Abhi, she is the Hukum Rani Sa, if Hukum sa gets to know that you are talking about this to the Hukum Rani Sa." said that boy.

Abhi looked at his friend. " Vivaan, you are always too much scared. " said Abhi. That girl Sonia looked at Abhi. " Abhi, I challenge you. Why don't you go and flirt with her? " said Sonia, " Are you mad, Sona?" said Vivaan.

" Oh shut up. " said Ankita, " Okay sure. I will go and flirt with her." said Abhi and then picked a glass of whiskey and headed towards the table where Kashi was sitting all alone.

She was getting bored because neither she knew anyone nor anyone knew her. They only guessed that she is the Hukum Rani Sa because she was with Shivansh. Atharv looked at Kashi.

" Would you like to have something, Hukum Rani Sa?" asked Atharv, " Anything. I am very hungry." said Kashi. Atharv nodded and then headed towards the counter to get something for Kashi.

As Kashi sat at the table, her eyes wandered around the grand hall. She felt a bit out of place amidst the crowd of high society, all dressed in glamorous, modern attire. Her maroon saree, while elegant and beautiful, seemed so different from what the other women were wearing.

The soft murmur of conversations and the occasional burst of laughter only added to her feeling of isolation. She wished Shivansh were with her, but she knew his duties as Hukum sa demanded his presence elsewhere..

Just as she was lost in her thoughts, she noticed a man approaching her table with a confident swagger. He had a glass of whiskey in his hand and a smirk playing on his lips. As he reached her table, he pulled out a chair and sat down without waiting for an invitation.

Just as she was lost in her thoughts, she noticed a man approaching her table with a confident swagger. He had a glass of whiskey in his hand and a smirk playing on his lips. As he reached her table, he pulled out a chair and sat down without waiting for an invitation.

"Hello there. I'm Abhi, and you must be the famous Hukum Rani Sa everyone's been whispering about." he said with voice dripping with arrogance.

Kashi looked at him, her expression polite but distant. "Yes, I am Kashi." she replied, choosing not to use the full title. " Mrs Kashi Shivansh Pratap Singh." she said.

Abhi's smirk widened, and he leaned in a little closer, his eyes roaming over her with a boldness that made Kashi uncomfortable. "Well, Kashi. It's a pleasure to meet you. I must say, you're quite a surprise. I didn't expect the Hukum Rani Sa to be so... simple." His tone was condescending, his eyes gleaming with mischief.

Kashi felt a wave of unease wash over her, but she maintained her composure. "Thank you." she said softly, her eyes narrowing slightly as she sensed the disrespect in his words.

Abhi leaned in even closer, and before Kashi could react, he reached out and took her hand in his. His grip was firm, almost possessive. "You know, a woman like you deserves so much more than what this life can offer. You should be treated like a queen, with all the luxuries you desire. I could show you a world beyond these walls, Kashi. All you have to do is say yes." he said, his voice low and suggestive,

Kashi's eyes widened in shock and anger. She tried to pull her hand away, but Abhi tightened his grip, his smirk growing as he watched her struggle. The audacity of this man, to speak to her in such a manner, to touch her without her consent-it was beyond infuriating. Her heart pounded in her chest as a rush of indignation surged through her.

"Let go of my hand." Kashi said, her voice trembling with suppressed rage.

But Abhi only laughed, a cruel, mocking sound. "Why so shy, Kashi? We both know that women like you-middle-class, desperate-always find a way to climb the social ladder. Isn't that what you did with Hukum sa? Seduced him, wrapped him around your finger, and now here you are, playing the role of the perfect wife. But we both know the truth, don't we? You're just a gold digger, using your charms to get what you want." he said.

The words hit Kashi like a slap in the face. Her mind raced as the humiliation and anger bubbled up inside her. How dare he? How dare he insult her, question her character, and speak about her marriage in such a vile manner?

Without thinking, driven by pure instinct and righteous fury, Kashi yanked her hand free from Abhi's grip and stood up abruptly. Her eyes blazed with anger as she raised her hand and slapped him hard across the face.

The sound of the slap echoed through the hall, silencing the murmurs and drawing the attention of everyone present. Abhi stumbled back in shock, his hand flying to his cheek where a red mark was already forming. He stared at Kashi with a mixture of disbelief and rage.

"How dare you!" Kashi's voice rang out, filled with authority and dignity. "How dare you insult me and my husband? You know nothing about me, nothing about my life. You think you can humiliate me because I don't fit your idea of what a Hukum Rani Sa should be? Shame on you!" shouted Kashi.

Abhi's eyes narrowed dangerously, and he stepped closer, his anger boiling over. "You think you can just slap me and get away with it, you middle-class tramp? You're nothing but a characterless woman who clawed her way into wealth by seducing a man who didn't know any better. You don't belong here, and everyone knows it. You're a joke, Kashi, a gold digger pretending to be something you're not." he spat, his voice venomous.

Laughter erupted from a few people nearby, and Kashi felt the sting of their mockery deep in her heart. Her face flushed with a mix of humiliation and anger, but she refused to let it show. She stood tall, her chin raised defiantly.

"Is that what you think?" she asked, her voice steady despite the turmoil inside her. "You think I'm here for wealth or status? You think I'm someone who would betray the trust and love of my husband for a few coins? You're wrong, Abhi. You're wrong about everything. My worth isn't determined by the clothes I wear or the jewels I possess. It's determined by the values I hold, the love I share with my husband, and the strength to stand up to men like you."

Abhi sneered, but before he could say another word, a shadow fell over the table. Shivansh had returned, and his presence was like a sudden, chilling wind. His eyes were dark, his jaw clenched as he took in the scene before him.

"Abhi, what did you just say to my wife?" Shivansh's voice was calm but it carried a dangerous edge.

Abhi swallowed hard, suddenly realizing the gravity of the situation. The room had fallen completely silent, and all eyes were now on Shivansh.

"I... I didn't mean-" Abhi stammered, his bravado crumbling under the weight of Shivansh's cold gaze. "Answer me. What did you say to my wife?" Shivansh demanded, his voice low and menacing.

Abhi opened his mouth to respond, but no words came out. He could feel the tension in the air, the collective breath being held by everyone in the room. Shivansh stepped closer, his eyes narrowing.

Shivansh looked at Kashi. He held her hand and then headed towards the corridor. He pulled her closer to himself and hugged her while his left hand hugged the waist, Shivansh pulled his gun from the pocket and pointed it at Abhi.

" Abhi, Kashi isn't a gold digger. She is the gold that I want. Kashi is not only my wife, but she is also the Hukum Rani Sa of this house. She has more grace, dignity, and strength in one finger than you could ever hope to possess in your entire lifetime. If you ever speak to her like that again, or even think of disrespecting her, I will personally make sure that you regret it." said Shivansh.

Within a second, he shot Abhi at point blank making him fall down dead. He then looked at everyone who were present in the hall and laughed on the insult of his wife.

" I.WANT.THEM.DEAD." his one order and his men understood what they had to do. Shivansh pulled Kashi out of the hall with Jai.

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