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Unlike the last two times she had seen him, he was not wearing heavy traditional clothes. He was wearing sky-blue buttoned shirt and trousers. And he looked equally imposing in the Western attire.

Only she knew that underneath the polished exterior, Shivay Thakvar was as brutal and ruthless as the clans of Singoor. She recalled the barbaric way he fought off the attackers even while being injured and blood dripping over his face.

A shudder passed through her at the memory.

His dark eyes fell on her. All the temporary safety she felt surrounded by the group of women disappeared. Her entire world shrunk to just her and the man who hated her and vowed to punish her.

A cold smile covered his handsome face. “I’m leaving on some work,” he said.

Before she could feel relieved, his next words made her terrified again.

“See you tonight… wife.”

Oh God.

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“Thakvar bridal gifts,” an older woman proudly said with a smile.

After Shivay Thakvar left, more women entered the suite. They all helped her get ready. They also brought in large suitcases that contained her clothes and belongings. She noticed a few more that she didn’t recognize.

Ishani stood still while the women put her in a dress given to her by the Thakvars as a part of the bridal gifts. The jewelry and accessories that came along with them were equally grandeur. She couldn’t refuse as she was the one who had asked them to help her get ready.

“You look beautiful, madam. Just like a Thakvar bride.”

Ishani forced out a smile. “Thank you.”

When the women left, she decided to follow them down to the breakfast table, but the housekeeper brought in a food tray.

“Oh, Mr. Thakvar said you’d be spending the day resting since you weren’t well yesterday. He asked us to send your meals upstairs.”

Ishani was shocked. “M-Mr. Thakvar said that?” She couldn’t imagine the man who hated and threatened her would say that.

“Yes, Mr. Mihir Thakvar.”

“Oh.” Ishani could imagine the generous-hearted man being considerate of her.

“Please thank him and tell him I’m fine.”

The housekeeper nodded and left.

Ishani sat near the table overlooking the balcony where the breakfast tray was placed. It was a beautiful view outside, and she was hungry enough since she hadn’t eaten much during dinner. But she couldn’t completely relax and enjoy her breakfast.

What is he going to do to me?

The question constantly looped through her mind. She didn’t know what Shivay Thakvar was planning to do, but she knew it would be as brutal as the attack on him.

I have to escape him.

She decided not to stay in the suite.

CHAPTER 9

By the time Shivay returned to the Thakvar mansion, it was midnight.

He had spent the day in the city meeting with the investigating team.

“Mr. Thakvar, so far, no one from the Gujjar clan has recognized the man.”

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