chapter 75

YOU ARE THE RHYTHM OF MY HEART!GChapter 75 :Taking a cautious step back as he advanced, Aadhya replied, her voice trembling at first but growing stronger with each word,“Yes! He achieved everything because he was sincere and dedicated. He worked for himself—not to destroy others. His focus has always been on his work, not on tearing down those in his way”.Her voice rose, firm and fiery now. “He walks a path that is thorny, slippery, even filled with quicksand—and yet he never stops. He works hard, he pushes forward, but he never tramples others beneath his feet. He gives them the space to rise, to challenge him, to win fairly. That’s what sets him apart!”.A hard slap cracked through the air the moment Aadhya finished her sentence, the force of it throwing her to the ground. Her cheek stung, her body recoiled from the shock—but before she could gather herself, Rajveer stormed toward her.He grabbed her arm and yanked her up roughly, his rage boiling over. Without warning, he slapped her again, the sound sharp and cruel as it echoed in the tense silence.“How dare you imply I’m a failure for fighting dirty?”, he roared, eyes blazing with fury. “This is war, Aadhya! And in war, everything is fair—whether it’s a direct strike or an indirect blow”.He leaned in closer, his voice dropping into a menacing whisper,“This… this too is my way of attacking him. Hurting you—the woman he loves—tormenting you, is the perfect way to torment him”.He laughed darkly, gripping her shoulders tightly as he forced her to her feet, the cruelty in his touch sending chills through her spine.Releasing her shoulders, Rajveer took a step back, shoving his hands into his pockets. His eyes slowly raked over Aadhya from head to toe, and a mocking smile twisted across his face.“Well, well!”, he sneered,“Looks like you’re just as headstrong and full of pride as Anand. Let me show you how easily I can break that pride—with your own hands”.He took a slow step forward, his voice dripping with venom,“How poetic would it be if you stripped yourself—piece by piece—while your self-esteem shattered at your feet? Every layer you remove will feel like a dagger to the man who loves you”.Aadhya’s eyes widened in horror. Instinctively, her arms crossed tightly over her chest, as if shielding herself from his words, from his gaze—from the threat itself.Rajveer tapped his foot impatiently, his eyes dark with cruelty.“Strip!”, he commanded coldly. “Or I’ll start with her—your sister-in-law. And then I’ll come back for you… and finish the rest with my own hands. Your choice”.His voice thundered, soaked in malice, each word slicing through the room like a blade.Almost jumping with fear, Aadhya hugged herself tightly, shaking her head in denial as she spoke,“No! Please… please don’t do this”, she begged, her voice quivering.Rajveer glanced at her for a moment before turning his eyes towards Laila and instructing coldly,“Strip that girl”. His voice sliced through the air like a blade.Aadhya’s eyes widened in horror. She gasped and turned to see Laila, who was already reaching out to pull Sruthi’s top.“No…!”, Aadhya screamed, before falling to her knees. “No! Don’t touch her!”, she begged desperately, turning to Rajveer. “I’ll do whatever you say. Please, leave her alone”. Her voice cracked—vulnerable, exhausted, and trembling.Rajveer looked at her in amusement and scoffed,“Oh! So you love Anand to the moon and back, huh? Willing to go to any extent to protect his family? How touching”.He took two steps toward the couch and slumped into it, waving his hand lazily. “I don’t have time for this crap. Start your act”.-  *KRISH*