~From Ashes to Passion~ [Multicouple Series #3]

~06~ Bloodshed

This woman is... I don't even have the right words to describe her. 

She's incredible.

I shifted my gaze toward my father, who had a rare smile on his face. 

The other board members were in awe, all because of one person—Miss Shergill. 

Or rather, Raghavi.

Right now, she's delivering the presentation, and man, I have to say—she could own the entire world with the way she speaks. 

The authority in her voice, the way she presents her ideas—it's almost hypnotic.

I never really had much interaction with her before. 

I knew her elder brother well, and honestly, I always looked forward to meeting Maithili. 

But these past few days, it's been Raghavi who's been a constant in my life. 

If I compare both sisters, Raghavi is bold—a woman who could probably slit a throat if you dared to mess with her. 

And Maithili? 

She's innocent, timid.

Not that it's a weakness—not at all. 

But ever since I started knowing Raghavi Shergill, I think... I'm becoming her fan.

I don't know what it is, but she makes me crave something forbidden, something adventurous.

My thoughts were interrupted by the sound of applause. 

I blinked, realizing the presentation had ended. 

The room echoed with appreciation, and at the center of it all stood Raghavi, a victorious smile on her face.

And God, that smile.

She graciously credited our success to teamwork, saying that without my efforts, we wouldn't have achieved this. 

Okay, maybe it wasn't a compliment, just a professional acknowledgment—but somehow, it meant a lot to me.

My father turned to me, patting my shoulder. "Good job, son."

I smiled at him. 

And with the approval of all the board members and my father, our collaboration was officially sealed. 

Niyara and Noor—together, we would launch the wedding collection.

I was still processing everything when Raghavi suddenly walked up to me. 

I extended my hand for a handshake, but she completely caught me off guard—wrapping her arms around me in a warm hug.

Damn.

"Congratulations," she said, her voice full of excitement.

I—I don't know what this feeling is. 

The moment she hugged me, something shifted inside me. 

I couldn't pinpoint it, but it sent a strange, fluttering sensation through me.

God, what the hell am I even thinking?

She pulled away, her eyes sparkling with triumph. "We did it."

I nodded, clearing my throat. "Actually, you did most of it."

She chuckled. "Now you're just being modest, Mr. Randhawa."

I smirked. "Well, being modest is my forte, Miss Shergill."

Before she could reply, my father approached us. "You both did a great job. Tonight, we're having a party to celebrate this new beginning."