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Chapter 25: Checkmate

Mourning Bride – Season 2

Chapter 25: Checkmate

The pen touched the paper.

And with that—

Shomili signed the deal.

Across the table, Rahul Singh smirked faintly.

The trap had closed.

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Beside her, Vedant watched silently.

Something still felt wrong.

Too smooth.

Too perfect.

His instincts screamed that this businessman was dangerous.

But greed and desperation had clouded everything.

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Rahul Singh calmly stood up and shook hands.

“A profitable future awaits us,” he said smoothly.

Shomili smiled confidently.

She had no idea—

She had just handed over control to the very man planning her destruction.

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The Silent Takeover

Over the next few days—

Rahul Singh slowly gained hold over portions of the company.

Carefully.

Strategically.

He appointed new officials.

New accountants.

New advisors.

People loyal to him.

Not to Vedant.

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And quietly—

He began examining the financial records.

Every expense.

Every transfer.

Every fraud.

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Vedant’s reckless spending was everywhere.

Luxury imports.

Personal purchases.

Illegal account usage.

Company funds misused openly.

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Rahul Singh leaned back in his chair.

Then smiled.

Because now—

He had enough.

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The Raid

The very next morning—

Chaos erupted.

Government officials entered Roy Industries.

Employees panicked.

Files were seized.

Computers checked.

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A formal complaint had been filed.

Claim:

📰 “Massive misuse of company funds under Vedant Roy’s administration.”

📰 “Employees unpaid while owner spends on luxury.”

📰 “Financial irregularities suspected.”

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Vedant exploded in anger.

“WHO DID THIS?!”

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Meanwhile, employees surrounded the office.

“Where are our salaries?!”

“You spent crores on yourself!”

“You ruined the company!”

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Vedant realized too late—

The empire was collapsing beneath him.

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Shomili Panics

For the first time—

Shomili looked afraid.

She immediately called Rahul Singh.

“Please… help us,” she pleaded.

“You’re experienced in business… save the company.”

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Rahul remained calm.

“There is one solution.”

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Shomili leaned forward desperately.

“What?”

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Rahul looked directly at Vedant.

“Sell the industry to me.”

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Silence.

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Vedant stood up immediately.

“NO.”

His voice thundered across the room.

“This company belongs to us now!”

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Rahul smiled slightly.

“Does it?”

He slid documents forward.

“Your financial records are collapsing.”

“Your reputation is destroyed.”

“You have one day.”

“After that… the company will sink completely.”

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Shomili’s face paled.

Because deep down—

She knew he was right.

She knew nothing about business.

Only revenge.

And revenge had blinded her.

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Vedant’s Desperation

That night, Vedant ordered his men—

“Find out who Rahul Singh really is.”

“I want every detail.”

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But there was nothing.

No real trace.

No suspicious history.

No loophole.

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Because Hrithik had prepared everything flawlessly.

Every document.

Every identity.

Every step.

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Vedant grew restless.

Suspicious.

Angry.

But helpless.

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The Decision

By midnight—

Shomili finally broke.

“At least if we sell,” she said desperately,

“we’ll get a huge amount.”

Vedant clenched his fists.

He hated losing.

But they had no control left.

No experience.

No strategy.

No way out.

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Finally—

He agreed.

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Next Morning

The final papers were signed.

Ownership transfer initiated.

Rahul Singh calmly collected the documents.

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“When will we receive the money?” Shomili asked.

Rahul smiled.

“Within 24 hours.”

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Vedant narrowed his eyes again.

Something about that smile…

Felt dangerous.

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The Real Plan

But outside—

Rahul Singh made another call.

To lawyers.

To investigators.

To legal authorities.

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Evidence was submitted.

Financial fraud.

Illegal coercion.

Manipulated property transfer.

Mental harassment.

False pregnancy conspiracy.

Forced acquisition of Roy Industries.

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Everything.

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The case was now officially building.

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24 Hours Later

Shomili called repeatedly.

“Where is the money?!”

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No response.

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Vedant stormed into the office.

Rahul Singh sat calmly in the chair.

Relaxed.

Powerful.

Untouchable.

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“You cheated us?!” Vedant shouted.

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Rahul slowly stood up.

Then—

Smiled.

Coldly.

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“There’s a twist,” he said.

“No money.”

“No deal.”

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Silence.

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“What nonsense are you saying?!” Shomili screamed.

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Rahul’s eyes hardened.

“Now…”

He stepped closer.

“Law will prevail.”

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Before they could react—

Police sirens echoed outside.

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Vedant froze.

Shomili’s face drained of color.

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And Rahul Singh…

Smiled knowingly.

Because the final game—

Had finally begun.

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Precap

Police enter Roy Industries.

Vedant grabs Rahul Singh’s collar—

“WHO ARE YOU?!”

Rahul slowly removes part of his disguise…

Vedant’s eyes widen in horror.

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🔥 The face behind the revenge strikes back.

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