Page 83 of The Royal Beast & His Queen

Isha was scared of seeing his brother devastated, how would he handle when he gets to know what she thought about his parents, though it was her subconsciously speaking, she still was in the delusion that it was all a nightmare and if she agreed to take any treatment, the truth would be out, so she avoided. She didn't worry much about her panic attacks as they were never life-threatening, except the very first time she suffered them. She had to be a little careful only during that one time of the year, when her parents' death anniversary was around the corner, and even then her brother and Vikram made sure they were with her during that time and so she was all covered.

But, the attack she suffered seeing her husband's hatred for her father was fatal, after that, for once she wanted to give in to the treatment but the fear of seeing her brother in pain pulled her back. She wouldn't mind suffering to prevent any kind of pain for her brother.

"Don't hurt her in the name of convincing her Ranawat...", Ranveer warned strongly earning a glare from Abhyansh, but didn't get to hear anything, so he understood the BEAST wasn't interested in talking about this topic now. The both of them started working on other things, tackling the after-effects of the mishap that took place.

Abhyansh was restructuring everything from the backend at the organizational level and Ranveer helped his brother-in-law with it. Abhyansh this time didn't want to repeat that one mistake he committed earlier, by keeping the whole power with himself. Because of that, his wife, his brother or brother-in-law, or for that matter Bhairav were helpless and the state agency fu**ing dared to enter R Empire and question his queen. His blood boiled even thinking about it. His anger hadn't calmed down despite destroying the whole team of planners and plotters of it. He even planned to topple the government but even that didn't give him peace. No one dares to question his wife, he wouldn't let them live in peace if they even thought about it.

This time, he decided to involve his brother-in-law & Bhairav in a majority of the things related to his arms and other businesses, while looping in his brother and wife in other things related to R Empire organizational things planning a power redistribution. Though the majority of the power laid with him even now, they get access and control in his absence. He wouldn't let them take the blow or burden in his presence, he would be handling everything but they needed to have a knowledge of it.

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Isha walked in to her workstation, put her bag down and walked to Ragini who is biting her nails in worry.

"Let's go, hm ?", Isha told his friend who nodded and walked with Isha.

"I am worried, What if Akshay rejects our collection ? We hardly have any time to re-do everything Ishu... Also, I'm going on leave from the first week of coming month to help my parents in the preparations, though Maharaj is kind enough to handle everything regarding the engagement preparations, we need to look after the arrangements for our guests, their travel and return gifts etc", Ragini said

"I know Ragini... I still don't understand why were you adamant in arranging all of it yourself ? at least let me help, I'm not saying it as your groom's sister, but your best friend ", Isha told Ragini for the nth time.

"I'll handle it, if I need any help, I'll call you, don't worry too much love", Ragini said and Isha nodded in understanding. "for now, my only worry is Akshay, I wish Reetu is here, I would have never asked you to come to office... I'm so sorry Ishu... I know you were needed at the palace and also to look after Maharaj... By the way, how is he doing ?", Ragini asked

"He is fine... and don't think so much, things are better at the palace, the renovation was about to be completed, Rajmata is looking after the rest of the things... my only worry was Rana sa's meals which isn't there today", Isha said remembering how her husband made the bland food for himself and also had it by the time she woke up... He also prepared food for her.

"And why is that so ? Usually, your husband is a fussy eater", Ragini said

"No he isn't", Isha is quick to defend her husband... "Don't go by my bhai's words, I don't know what enmity they both have with each other, they never have good things to say about each other", she added, shaking her head at her husband and brother.

Ragini laughed at that. She knew that and she did enjoy joining hands with Abhyansh in teasing Ranveer. They reached Akshay's cabin. He was an easy person to talk to despite being the all-India design head for R Empire but when it came to work he was very picky. Ragini took a deep breath sighing at the door.

"Don't worry, things will go as planned", Isha said

"Hope so", Ragini said, knocking the door.

They entered the door after hearing a 'come in'.

"Rani sa...", Akshay greeted standing up, with a small bow. He stood up for the queen in respect but called them to his cabin considering they were his subordinates. Isha liked it that way, professionalism and her respect as a queen went hand in hand. "Ms. Shah", he shook hands with Ragini after that.

Isha sat and he and Ragini got seated after her and soon the meeting commenced. After a lot of discussions, it concluded and to Ragini's relief, the meeting went well, he asked to make some minor changes and they are good to go. When Akshay first got to know about Isha being the queen, he was quite surprised,he never felt that pride or arrogance in her before in all his interactions with her.

"Rani sa... I want to discuss a few other things with you, if you have time ?", Akshay said

"Sure Akshay... Go ahead", Isha said and Ragini understood it's confidential, so she excused herself.

After she left, Akshay proposed his plan of expansion and also his promotional strategy for the upcoming collection. He recently got to know Isha also has a leadership role in the top, and a say in the decisions. No one knew this, when all the state agency fiasco took place and how they questioned Isha made all the employees understand she is not just a queen of the Empire for the namesake, she also had the power.

"I did like the ideas you proposed Akshay... I'll have a word with Mr. Chaudhri about it and get back to you...", Isha said and Akshay thanked her. After exchanging pleasantries, Isha left from there.

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A few days passed and the tensions in the Ranawat palace were the same, in the evening, Isha finished her work, she was about to call Avyan when she received her cousin, Anuj's call. She picked up and he asked her to come out as he was waiting for her outside her office. She informed Avyan and texted her husband that she was leaving for the palace and walked out. On their way, Anuj told Isha how important it was for Nandini to convey the truth to Abhyansh. Both the cousins discussed it on their way and Isha promised him that she would definitely talk to her husband about it soon.

"I need to discuss something with you", Isha said, after both of them settled on their bed after changing into night wear.

"Me too", he said and she looked at him with furrowed brows...

"What is it Rana sa ?", she asked but he asked her to go first. She took a deep breath before starting the conversation... she knew he wouldn't agree at once but she needed to keep talking to him... "I met Anuj today, he said Maasi's health was deteriorating, she was worried about...", She started

"I don't want to hear about it", he cut her off but she isn't backing now...

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