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Continued From The Last Part :

GUPTA HOUSE :

Garima Gupta had been pacing restlessly in her room, consumed by thoughts of how to eliminate Anirudh Malhotra's daughter and secure his vast fortune for herself and her own daughter. She had hired someone to cause an accident for Khushi, and now she contemplated a similar fate for Anirudh's daughter. As she was about to call the driver to carry out her sinister plan, the doorbell rang, interrupting her thoughts and sending a shiver down her spine.

The sound of the bell brought back memories of the unsettling videos of Sheetal being tormented, causing Garima to panic. She had pushed Sheetal's torment out of her mind until that moment, but now it came rushing back in full force. Trembling and with her heart pounding, Garima made her way to the door, dreading what-or who-might be on the other side. With shaking hands, she opened the door and was shocked to see someone she had never expected-causing her to exclaim in disbelief, "YOU?"

This unexpected visitor added a new layer of uncertainty and fear to Garima's already convoluted plan, leaving her unsure of how to proceed.

Garima was taken aback when she saw the man standing in front of her. Her heart started racing as she nervously asked him, "You... what are you... doing here?" She was not only afraid of the anger in his heavy eyes but also worried about her sister-in-law, who could walk in at any moment.

"You... you go away from here right now, Anirudh! My sister-in-law is at home right now!" She tried to push him away, whispering for him to leave. Just then, her sister-in-law, Madhumati, came out of the kitchen, questioning the man's identity.

"Hai re Nandkishor, who is at the door, Garima? Why did you shout? And who are you, Nandkishor?" Madhumati Mishra frowned at the new face.

Garima's face turned pale as she quickly made an excuse. "He was a stranger, jiji, who came here by mistake, looking for some address." Before Madhumati could say anything, Garima pretended to help him and said, "Jiji, let me take him to his destination, okay? And yes, while coming back, I will bring the things you asked me to, hmm?"

She hurriedly took him away from there. Madhumati's suspicion was aroused by Garima's strange behaviour, and she immediately called Arnav to inform him about the incident. After hearing Arnav's response, she calmed down and went back to her work.

As Garima Gupta led Anirudh Malhotra to a secluded corner, her body trembled with fear on the inside. She couldn't understand why he had suddenly shown up at her house after refusing to help her when she had asked for assistance in rescuing Sheetal-his own daughter. Her mind raced with thoughts, wondering if he had somehow found out about her plans to harm his daughter.

This thought triggered memories of his betrayal, causing her fear to quickly turn into intense anger. She felt a surge of emotions, unable to control the rage that was building up inside her. Despite her fear, she couldn't help but confront him about his betrayal and demand answers. Anirudh's presence only fuelled her anger and determination to seek revenge. She vowed to make him pay for his betrayal and protect herself from any potential harm he might bring. Garima took a deep breath, trying to compose herself before facing Anirudh head-on.

While Garima was lost in her thoughts, Anirudh Malhotra's mind was consumed with a completely different thought. He couldn't shake off the feeling that Garima had malicious intentions towards his daughter. As they reached their destination, his anger boiled over, causing him to clench his teeth and fists in frustration. Without wasting a single moment, he forcefully grabbed her hand and yanked it away from his grip, causing her to wince in pain. Then, he grabbed her shoulder with such force that she cried out.

Garima was taken aback by his sudden roughness in demeanour and tried to free herself, pleading for him to let go.

"Ani... Aniru... Anirudh, wha... What are you doing? Let... Let go of me. It hurts... Aghh... Ahhh!"

Despite her attempts to break free, he didn't let her go. Instead, he tightened his grip on her; anger was evident on his face. Through clenched teeth, he asked her, "Feeling hurt now? And what about the pain you planned to cause my daughter, huh? How dare you even entertain such a thought? I would've killed YOU, GARIMA GUPTA, IF YOU EVEN TRIED TO HARM MY DAUGHTER!"

His voice was filled with bitterness and resentment as he reminded her of the pain she had intended to cause his daughter. The thought of anyone harming his child ignited a fire within him. He would not allow anyone to even consider doing her harm without facing the consequences.

The mere mention of his daughter's name from Anirudh's mouth was enough to send her into a frenzy. All the anger and frustration she had been holding back came rushing to the surface. She couldn't believe that he had the audacity to betray her. With a forceful push, she freed herself from his strong hold and confronted him,

"And how dare you betray me? Your daughter? Where did this daughter of yours come from, Anirudh Malhotra? As far as I know, you have only one daughter, SHEETAL."

Her tone was laced with betrayal. The revelation of his betrayal had stoked a fire within her that she couldn't contain.

"Betrayal? And you are talking about betrayal! You-Garima Gupta-whose entire life was nothing but betrayal, huh? Ha... ha... haaaaa."

Anirudh Malhotra couldn't help but burst into laughter when Garima accused him of betrayal. He found it amusing that she, who had betrayed numerous people in her life, would accuse him of such a thing.

"What do you mean? And what does your deception have to do with mine? You loved me, and I loved you. And Sheetal is the sign of our love, and yet you betrayed me."

Garima's response only fuelled his amusement as she insisted that Sheetal was the symbol of their love.

"What? What did you say? Love? I loved you? And you loved me? First things first-since when did you have this misconception that I ever loved you? What was your status in front of me that I would love you? And Sheetal is our symbol of love? Haa...haaa...haaa... What proof do you have that Sheetal is my daughter? A woman like you, who could do anything for money-who knows how many men you have slept with? And who knows who your daughter's father is?"

He doubted Sheetal's paternity, insinuating that Garima had been with multiple men, leaving the true father of her daughter a mystery.

After hearing such harsh accusations, Garima couldn't help but feel a sense of inferiority. The words struck a deep chord, causing her to question her self-worth. However, she refused to let fear control her. With fiery determination, she grabbed his collar and demanded an explanation.

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN, ANIRUDH MALHOTRA? What are you trying to say? How could you accuse me of such things? How dare you make false claims against me?"

The tension grew as Anirudh shouted, listing all her past misdeeds.

"Lies? Which was a lie, Mrs. Garima Gupta? Was it not true that you cheated on your husband, Mr. Shashi Gupta, just because he was poor and couldn't fulfil your desires? Didn't you seduce me in my office and sleep with my clients for money? Then you tried to trap my elder brother, Arav Malhotra, and when he rejected you, you supported me in killing him and his family! Wasn't all this true, Mrs. Gupta?"

He continued, "Didn't you drug your husband when your pregnancy turned out to be someone else's, not your husband's? And wasn't it true that you tried to sell your adopted daughter, Khushi off, because you considered her as a burden? And when that plan failed, didn't you try to kill her?"

Garima, stunned, finally admitted everything but insisted it had been their joint plan.

"Yes... yes... yes... I have done all this. But did I do it alone? Everything you're accusing me of was OUR plan. Now you act like a saint? You planned to kill your brother and his family-I just supported you! Yes, I admit what I did with Khushi was mine alone. The orphan was taking my daughter's place everywhere! I tried to sell her. Even a cat would've died after so many attempts, but that girl had nine lives! I will kill anyone who comes in my daughter's way, whoever it may be-even if it is your daughter!"

Anirudh, enraged, began choking her in a fit of rage.

Garima gasped, "Ani... Anirudh, what are you doing? Let go of me!" She clawed to break free. His grip only tightened. Tears welled up in her eyes.

In rage, she screamed, "You're so concerned about your daughter's life, but what about the other one? What about your other daughter-whose life was in danger for days?"

At her words, Anirudh let go. She gasped for air. Before she could speak again, he snapped, "Which daughter are you talking about? I have only one daughter! And how did you get the idea that I consider Sheetal my daughter? Do you even know how many men you've been with? I don't know whose sin you've tried to pin on me!"

"Garima Gupta, remember one thing-neither did I ever love you, nor did I consider your daughter mine. If I had, wouldn't I have come to save her? Stop dreaming of associating your name with mine!"

"You were a whore who warmed my bed. And let me remind you-I never took your services for free. Whatever you asked for was paid. That daughter of yours? She's also a whore. And yes, if she needs clients like you did, just let me know-I'll arrange them. This is the least I can do for our old times, sweetheart."

With that, he walked away, leaving a broken, humiliated soul.

Outside, he met a man waiting for him. He handed over a hidden camera. "Here. I did your job. This has both our confessions. Now please, let my daughter go." He begged.

The man said nothing and drove away. Anirudh collapsed on his knees, weeping. "Please don't do anything to my daughter. Please."

Just then, his phone rang. Jenny said, "Well done, Mr. Malhotra. Don't worry. Your daughter is safe and will be brought to you in time."

Before he could reply, the call ended.

He could do nothing but walk away. Everything was now in ASR's hands-his to keep, his to break.

He didn't know how he'd face his daughter, but right now, all that mattered was her safety.

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WHERE ANIRUDH LEFT GARIMA:

Garima Gupta stood alone, consumed by Anirudh's despicable words. She couldn't shake the feeling that he saw her as nothing more than a prostitute. It was true-she had done it for money, slept with men, and had no proof Sheetal was his daughter. But she did it all to secure a better life.

Despite the pain, she resolved to continue. She had to ensure Sheetal's future, even if it meant eliminating Khushi and marrying Sheetal to Arnav Singh Raizada.

"With ASR's wealth, we'll rule the Raizada Empire," she thought. "Let the reception end. I'll kill Khushi and secure Sheetal's throne."

Though cruel, she believed it was necessary. Her mind was fixed on power-and nothing would stop her.

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RAIZADA MANSION:

During a tumultuous time in the lives of Anirudh Malhotra and Garima Gupta, the doorbell rang at Raizada Mansion, signalling the arrival of a nervous visitor.

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Now, this is the wrap for today.

I don't know how today's update turned out. Because I have never written a confrontation scene before.

Please forgive me if I have disappointed you all.

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11/08/24