The Last Bet (Do or Die) - Part 1

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Night time,

A very tall building,

Rooftop,

A girl was standing against the railing, someone had grabbed her by the shirt collar. Fear was clearly visible in the girl's eyes.

The girl said in a choking voice, "I told you... it's just a one-time thing... if you keep your mouth shut, I'll also keep mine shut... just let me go... I won't do anything to anyone... but if you do something, then I'll have to tell everyone what your reality actually is...!"

Those hands gripped her even tighter. The girl started choking more. Her hair was flying in the wind. She looked down briefly - she was on the rooftop of a forty-five story building.

She looked once more at the person standing in front of her. That person jerked her and then pushed her to the other side.

The girl started breathing heavily. She coughed lightly and then looked at the person standing in front of her and said, "Good choice... now just leave me alone... forget that you know anything about this... I'll also forget your secret."

Just as the girl was about to leave, suddenly that person grabbed her and pulled her back. Before the girl could understand anything, that person pushed her over the railing.

The girl's scream came out and she fell straight onto a car parked in the parking lot. All the car's windows shattered, the car alarm started blaring loudly and its lights began flashing.

People standing nearby put their hands on their heads and bent down. Everyone turned to look - blood was flowing from the girl's head, nose, and mouth. She looked at everyone once with her closing eyes and then her eyes closed forever.

A crowd had gathered around her.

Up there, two minutes later, the rooftop door opened and a shadow quickly came inside the building. It was holding a phone tightly in its hand. It wore a golden colored bracelet with a small roaring golden lion on one side. The shadow went down the stairs and looked around. Then it quickly moved toward a gallery.

Fourteen hours before the murder, Bahal Group of Companies,

A crowd of reporters had gathered outside Bahal Group of Companies. Today the company had announced an auction for a new tender. Bahal Group had been in construction and hotel business for quite some time. The project they had applied for auction today was worth approximately twelve hundred crores. This was going to be the biggest project Bahal Group had ever taken. The biggest thing was that this auction was being conducted by the government itself.

Sixty-year-old Mukesh Bahal, chairman of Bahal Group, was standing in his office looking at the view outside through the glass wall.

While drinking coffee, he said, "Ha... these stupid reporters... they have no work in the morning either... they come here... idiots..."

His secretary Sahay, standing behind him, bowed his head and said, "Our auction news has spread completely, sir... also, many investors have called since morning... many people are ready to invest money in this project... everyone is confident that we will get the tender..."

Sahay was an ordinary secretary. He was also about Bahal's age. He wore a three-piece suit and had glasses on his eyes.

Bahal took a deep breath and then said, "Who wouldn't want to wash their hands in a flowing Ganges, Sahay... today they're licking our soles... tomorrow if someone comes ahead of us, they'll grab his coattails..."

Saying this, he lit a cigarette. Then he turned and said, "What happened to that hill station hotel matter... has that been resolved?"

Sahay said, "That matter was handled two days ago, sir... our PR head went there personally..."

Bahal smiled. He came and sat in his big chair. He said, "This girl... how many years has she been working for us?"

Sahay turned and said, "Six years, sir... it's her first job..."

Bahal leaned back his head and said, "I have to give it to this girl... she has handled more than half of the company's problems, otherwise... well... her first job... can't believe she became the most important piece of this chess game so quickly..."

Sahay said, "She performed very well in her internship... that's why she got the job here... she is really smart, sir... and loyal too... despite getting so many offers, she's still here..."

Bahal nodded. He said, "Fine... as long as she remains beneficial for us... she'll also remain in profit... by the way, what about tonight's party... are the preparations done... I don't want any problems, Sahay..."

Sahay nodded and then messaged someone on his phone.

Then he said, "Leave everything to us... the work will be done, sir..."

Saying this, Sahay bowed his head. Bahal gestured for him to leave. Sahay quickly went out.

As soon as he came out, his phone vibrated. When he saw the message, his forehead wrinkled.

He said to himself, "These two... someday they'll sink the company... damn... what bloodsucking animals have I gotten trapped between..."

Saying this, he called someone, but the phone didn't connect. He shook his head and then dialed another number.

As soon as the phone was picked up, he said, "Where is the PR head... get me to talk to her... right now... it's really important..."

A boy's nervous voice came from the other side, "Y... yes, Sahay sir!" Saying this, the boy quickly ran toward the stairs. From the stairs, he went straight into the elevator. He pressed the button for the thirtieth floor and the elevator started moving. He started pacing back and forth.

When the elevator reached the floor and stopped, he immediately ran to the other side. There he opened a door to find a gym built inside the office. Some people were working out there.

He looked around and then quickly moved to one side.

There a girl was doing pull-ups holding a pipe. She wore an olive green tank top and black colored track pants. She had tied her straight hair in a ponytail and had Bluetooth earphones in her ears.

The boy reached there panting and put his hands on his knees. Holding out his phone, he said, "Senior... senior... phone... Sahay... Sahay sir..."

The girl stopped. She let go of the pipe and turned around. Sweat droplets were shining on her face.

The girl was dark-skinned but beautiful. Her eyes were quite beautiful but had a strange ache in them that could attract anyone.

The girl took the phone and said, "Sahay sir..."

Sahay said, "Adhrima... you got a new job..."

Adhrima said, "Tell me... what happened..."

Saying this, she extended her hand and the boy immediately picked up a towel and gave it to her. Adhrima wrapped it around her neck and started wiping her face.

Sahay said, "There's a party tonight... you already know how much attention our people have attracted since the auction announcement... and even one small mistake of ours... can ruin all our hard work..."

Adhrima said, "Have those two done something again?"

Sahay said, "No... but they're about to... I'm sending you the location... just bring them back... without getting noticed..."

Adhrima hung up the phone. She took a deep breath and suddenly kicked the ball lying at her feet hard.

She said, "I reached here yesterday... just yesterday and these guys... Rishi..."

The boy, Rishi, looked at her and Adhrima said, "Tell the entire PR team to meet me in the security room... right now..."

Rishi nodded but didn't move from his place.

Adhrima looked at him and then said loudly, "Now!"

Rishi nodded and ran outside again. Adhrima took a deep breath and then she too quickly followed him.

At the same time, Aastha Hospital,

A team of doctors came out of an operation theater. Outside, an old woman and a man were sitting. A small child was also with them. The man stood up and said, "Doctor... my wife... how is my wife... how did the operation go..."

A doctor took off her mask and said, "It went well... don't worry... your wife is absolutely fine... the nurse will explain everything to you..."

Saying this, she patted the child's head and then the doctor moved forward.

As soon as she reached the hall outside, everyone welcomed her with applause. The head nurse clapped and said, "Well done, Dr. Riddhima... you did really well..."

Riddhima smiled. She took off her gloves and threw them in the trash can.

Riddhima was beautiful. Her lightly curly hair was tied in a ponytail that reached slightly below her neck. Wheat-colored skin and slightly small eyes. There was a sense of relief on her face.

She said, "Thank you so much but... the entire team deserves credit for this... I don't think I did anything alone..."

Saying this, she smiled and moved forward. Suddenly her phone started vibrating.

She saw "Mom calling" was showing. She picked up the phone and said, "Hi Ma... tell me..."

Her mother, Smita, said, "Where are you, Riddhi... I've been calling for so long..."

Riddhima said, "I was in operation, Mom... tell me... what happened..."

Smita said, "You and your operations... listen... come straight to Bahal Group company in the evening..."

Riddhima said in surprise, "But why?"

Smita said, "Your fiancé didn't tell you anything again... your future father-in-law is throwing a party... their auction plan worked..."

Riddhima murmured, "Mukesh uncle..."

Smita said, "Get ready properly and come... and yes... come with Kalpi... she's also invited..."

Saying this, Smita hung up the phone. Riddhima got lost in thought and then walked toward the coffee machine. She had just taken out coffee when a hand came and took the coffee.

Riddhima said irritably, "Kalpi!" and turned around. Kalpi smiled.

Riddhima said, "Make your own coffee..."

Kalpi said, "Why are you being so stingy... anyway, congratulations... your career's second independent operation was successful... cheers to that..."

Riddhima said, "Ma'am... when will you give me a chance to congratulate you..."

Kalpi said while making a face, "Not everyone is as lucky as you to get a good guide..."

Riddhima smiled. She said, "Okay... now tell me... when do we have to leave for the party..."

Kalpi said, "Which party?"

Riddhima said in surprise, "Which party!!! Oh, Mukesh uncle is throwing some party for participating in some auction... your family is also invited there..."

Kalpi's face changed color.

Riddhima said, "I know you don't like Dhanush... you think he treats me very badly but we all know... he's been like this from the beginning, yaar... just relax... anyway... just a party... the whole group is meeting together so... we both have to go too..."

Saying this, she looked at Kalpi who was lost in some deep thought. Riddhima put her hand on her shoulder and said, "Kalpi... are you listening..."

Kalpi looked at her and said, "Yes... yes... yes I'm listening..."

Riddhima said, "Are you okay?"

Kalpi nodded. She said, "What would happen to me... I am totally fine... don't worry... we'll go together in the evening..."

Riddhima nodded and then looked at her watch. She said, "It's time for my rounds... I'll get going..."

Saying this, she left from there. As soon as she left, Kalpi's smile disappeared.

While walking, Riddhima started checking her emails. Only one thing was revolving in her mind: "Why didn't Dhanush tell me about this party..." Thinking this, she went to the other side while looking at emails.

As soon as she left, Kalpi immediately called someone but the phone was switched off.

At the same time, an open highway,

It was a highway built in the middle of a forest. Perhaps there was a race happening on the highway. There were many bikes there. Everyone had their helmets on. A girl standing at some distance had her back turned and was holding two flags.

The bikers were revving their bikes and had prepared to release the clutch completely.

All the people standing around were shouting "Dhanush, Dhanush." Those people had also raised banners.

Meanwhile, the referee signaled the girl, and the girl put the flags down. The bikers released their clutches and accelerated their bikes forward.

Bike number five started moving ahead in curves and the hooting among people increased. The bike was going fast. The rider quickly changed gears and then increased to full speed.

Another bike changed gears and it also came close to five. Meanwhile, a turn came and it couldn't overtake. Five's rider looked back once at the bike that had come very close to him. Then suddenly that bike came to the turn and made a sharp cut. Five number bike came down to the rough road. It was a very bumpy road. Five still kept moving forward and then after some time immediately came back on the highway.

Both bikes were running side by side. Five and the other bike's rider looked at each other.

The one on five suddenly reduced his speed and hit the rear tire of the other bike.

The other bike couldn't handle it and skidded. The bike fell and the rider also slid forward. Five quickly came out of the corner.

Now he was alone on the highway. He took a turn and suddenly stopped the bike. In front of him were two black cars and some people wearing black three-piece suits with Bluetooth in their ears.

The rider took off his helmet. It wouldn't be wrong to say that the boy was handsome. He was probably in his early thirties. Thirty-one or thirty-two but very fit. When he shook his head, sweat droplets came out of his hair. He kept his helmet on the brake and sat leaning his arm on it.

A guard came to him and extended a phone. Dhanush looked at the phone and said, "I'm not interested in talking to Dad right now..."

The phone was on loudspeaker.

A voice came, "Dhanush... Adhrima here..."

Dhanush immediately took the phone and said, "Hey my baby... you remembered me so early in the morning... what can we do for you..."

Adhrima said, "For now, stop flirting and come straight to the company... you must have heard about the auction... now... don't make any trouble..."

Dhanush said, "Okay... I'll come... but what will I get..."

Adhrima smiled. She said, "Let's discuss the reward after you come here... now just come fast..."

Saying this, she hung up the phone.

Dhanush also hung up and threw the phone toward the guard, then he got off his bike and walked toward the car.

At Bahal Group,

Two locations were showing on a big screen. Adhrima was standing near a mic in front of it. She was wearing the same gym clothes. She had glasses on her eyes.

Rishi was standing behind her. Adhrima hung up the phone and said into the mic, "We got target one... now just show me target two..."

There were lots of computers where many people were sitting and working. Their fingers were moving very fast.

Soon another location started showing. As soon as the location appeared, everyone looked at Adhrima.

Adhrima folded her arms, shook her head and said, "Aaa... I just can't believe this guy..."

Saying this, she looked at Rishi and Rishi gave her another phone.

At the same time, a motel,

A boy about Dhanush's age got out of a black car. He fixed his coat and walked forward. The girl standing at reception smiled, so the boy blew her a flying kiss. The girl smiled.

The boy reached the elevator and pressed the fifth floor button. The elevator started moving. He reached there and walked toward a room.

There he knocked on a room and a girl's voice came from inside, "Come in..."

Opening the door, the boy said, "Why did you leave the door open, hun..." saying this, he stopped. The same guards were standing in front and a girl was huddled on the bed.

The boy said, "Damn... Mukesh uncle again..."

The guard came and gave him the phone. He put the phone to his ear and Adhrima's voice came from the other side, "Nipun sir... we've given money to the girl... quietly come to the company... because you also know... what will happen if Mukesh sir gets personally involved..."

Nipun said, "Adhrima... what the hell... first you find Dhanush..."

Adhrima said, "He's coming..."

Nipun said, "Right... I see... why won't he listen to you... he trusts you more than his own fiancée..."

Adhrima said with a crooked smile, "If... you want to taunt... you can come here and do it too... now give the phone to the guard..."

Nipun irritably gave the phone to the guard. The guard put the phone to his ear.

Adhrima said, "Bring Nipun sir to the company as quickly as possible... and yes... shutting up that girl's mouth... is your job..."

The guard said, "Okay ma'am..."

Adhrima hung up the phone. The guard looked at the others and they all moved toward Nipun. Nipun shook his head and then looked at the girl and said, "I am sorry, honey... you need to disappear now... but I really had fun..." Saying this, he smiled and left. The remaining guards moved toward the girl.

At Bahal Group,

Adhrima took a deep breath and then stood straight. She said, "Everyone... good work... now just take a break..."

Saying this, she was about to leave when Rishi said, "Ma'am... for tonight's party, Sahay sir has asked to give you personal instructions..."

Adhrima nodded and went outside.

As she was leaving, one girl asked another, "Man... she always gives chill vibes... why is this PR head so important..."

The other one said, "Don't you know... she got the name Black Wolf in the company... in just six years she has built such an identity for herself and secondly... she has handled such matters that don't ask... that's why she's also CEO Dhanush's personal assistant..."

The first one said, "But I heard that... she and Dhanush sir are a bit too close..."

The second one said, "So what do you think... she reached such a big position on her own... there's Dhanush sir's fiancée... Riddhima ma'am... who tolerates her, otherwise..."

Just as she was saying this, Rishi coughed lightly.

Both girls fell silent.

Adhrima, standing on the other side of the door, smiled and then left.

Six hours before the murder,

Riddhima and Kalpi were roaming in the mall. Shopping for today's party was going on. Riddhima took a deep breath and said, "I told Mom... I don't want to do shopping... but she doesn't listen..."

Saying this, she looked at Kalpi and said, "Kalpi..."

Kalpi was absorbed in her phone. Worry was clearly visible on her face.

Riddhima looked at her and said, "Kalpi yaar... what are you doing... I've been calling you for so long..."

Kalpi had just looked up at her when a voice came from the front, "Miss Riddhima?"

Both looked ahead and Adhrima came to them. There was a strange mocking smile on her face.

Kalpi said somewhat angrily, "What are you doing here?"

She said, "I came to select a dress for Riddhima ma'am..."

Kalpi said, "Why would you choose the dress?"

Adhrima said, "Actually... I've been asked to personally handle this party... and..." saying this, she looked at Riddhima from bottom to top and said, "I don't want our company CEO's standard to look low in any way... after all, our company has a standard and taking care of it is my duty... and I am a PR head in the company and... also Dhanush sir's personal assistant..."

The way she emphasized "personal," Riddhima's face changed color.

What turn will this story take next? Wait for the next part to find out.