Page 19 of The Royal Beast & His Rising Queen

"Yeah, she just slept", Ranveer said, Abhyansh nodded and went to change into his nightwear, then carried Isha to the bed and covered her properly with a duvet... Ranveer got up to leave but his steps halted when he was reminded of his sister's words...

"Ranawat... Today, Isha asked if you hate her father, it's better if you tell her the truth before she gets to know herself... it's not long before she gets to everything...", Ranveer said and Abhyansh stood like a stone, and Ranveer calmly left from there whereas Abhyansh's mind started rewinding everything that took place 17 years ago...

"Will you trust me if I tell you the truth??", Abhyansh asked a sleeping Isha... A lot of emotions ran over his face before going back to his rocky cold one.

The next day, Isha left early in the morning and Abhyansh pretended to be asleep and since she already told him about her plans, she left quietly... the ceremony went well and Amruta wanted to attend it but didn't want to anger her son more than he already is...

Things went to normal, Isha walked inside the office the next day, where she met with a concerned Ragini and a very happy Reetu waiting for her... As soon as they saw Isha, both of them hugged her, but Isha couldn't understand what was with her one best friend's excitement and another one's worry...

All three moved to Ragini's cabin and sat down...

"What's wrong?? In your case, what's so good??", Isha asked the last statement towards a very excited Reetu...

"The king, his highness, Abhyansh Singh Ranawat's company wanted to collaborate with our brand, to put it simply, their textile wing wanted to acquire our boutique", Ragini said shocking Isha

"What?? Why?? How could they??", Isha asked

"Huh... Ragini tell her the whole thing", Reetu slapped Ragini's arm...

"Yeah yeah, I'm coming over there, actually it's a good opportunity as our markets will widen exponentially, also the good part is they decided to put our own brands on it instead of buying out our products, so we will be given the credit for our designs, also their proposal is really very good, if we accept this, it will be a great benefit for the boutique", Ragini said

"Then why are you worried", Isha asked with confusion...

"It's too good to be true Ishu... the proposal is too profitable for us", Ragini said

"They are gaining from it too, we are giving them our invaluable designs to sell under their brand name along with ours... isn't it a good opportunity", Reetu said winking at Isha who held her forehead...

"I'm not sure what to do... I don't think His Highness is such kind of a man neither his organization is, but the main thing is I'm sure he wouldn't even know about this acquisition, in a day, they acquire tens of small brands like ours in a wink, he won't be informed of everything right?? And in his multibillion-dollar business, why would he even care for a small scale business like ours... if something goes wrong, we don't even stand a chance to go to him", Ragini explained her worry...

"They are too powerful I agree, but why do you think something will go wrong?? Maybe it is happening with the king's knowledge, don't you remember, he once came to this boutique to save Isha, and also Isha might have put a good word for us,that's why he wanted to do business with us... I think we should go for it", Reetu said

"You shut up, it's your obsession for the king talking", Ragini said to Reetu and turned to Isha... "what do you think we should do Ishu??", Ragini asked

"It's your business Ragini, you have had a lot of dreams for growing this business, I think you should take this chance, let's hear what they are offering, we can back out if we don't want to", Isha said

"Also, it’s not like they will accept our proposal right away and start the acquisition right?? They need to like our proposal and presentation, only then they will move forward, let's give it a try, they might have offered this to ten other boutiques along with ours I guess", Reetu said

"Well, if they want to do it but we don't, do you think we will have a chance to back out??", Ragini said, and Reetu sighed...

"Ragini, think about it thoroughly... and come to a decision, when do we have to submit our proposal??", Isha asked

"They gave us a week time", Ragini told Isha...

"Okay, take two days’ time to think over it, if you are ready we can prepare other things, don't worry much, We'll always support you with whatever decision you make", Isha said and Ragini hugged Isha for all the moral support... she knew she can rely on Isha for anything...

Isha came home that evening, she wanted to ask her husband about it but what if Ragini is right and he didn't know aboutit?? She is not sure how large is her husband's business, but she knew for definite that it's way beyond her imagination, and in that case, he wouldn't have time to concentrate on minute things like acquiring a small boutique... only if she knew how important even the minute things related to her are to him...

"You want to ask me anything??", Abhyansh asked his wife, after settling beside her on the bed...

"Um... no, nothing...", Isha said shaking her thoughts

"Sure??", he asked again, she nodded with a smile and closed her eyes...

He knew what she wanted to ask, but he wanted her to ask him, he is a little disappointed when she chose not to ask but that doesn't stop him from planning the little surprise... he wanted her to be in front of him 24/7. If work is what makes her happy, then he is going to hand over his whole textile designing business to her... the only concern is the workload, but he had planned everything out.

Two days passed, and Ragini consulted all the senior employees and her friends who are experienced, and then made a decision to go for it. Business is in itself a risk and an offer to collaborate with such a behemoth is an honour, Ragini felt, and she conveyed the same to her colleagues, and everyone is on cloud nine to hear about the offer...

"You mean, we are gonna present it in the Royal headquarters??", an employee asked and Ragini nodded...

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