Chapter 22

Rishta ghehra tha
Par ajnabi sa chehra tha.

Richard stood before me. His face regit and professional. Richard is a professional person. He do what he is told to and with perfection. He gave advice where it is necessary. He is working on with me with galla’s event.

He didn’t show a flicker of emotion bur i know he wants to say something

“ Aubert what you wanna say?” i said still proofing my document.

“ maam Brar industries wanted to arrange a meeting with you”He said and I looked at him. And leaned on my chair as i expected him to speak further. And understanding my gesture he continued

“ As we took many projects from them, and their clients are siding with us leaving them, and thier are rumours that many of their big clients will join us shortly. And as for the galla is coming, whoever wins bussienss man of the year award, will get many benifits. And i think they wanted to make corporations”
I nodded.

“ why bussienss man of the year? why can’t it be bussienss women of the year?” i said while stressing upon man. I said and he smirk.

“ got it maam.” he said and went out. Thats what i like about him. Professional and intelligent. I don’t even have to say, and he’ll understood.

Mr.brar. see you soon.

I was dressed up in all black. My waistcoat button up and my blazer unbutton.

I entered Rathor’s building. Rajiv talked to the receptionist, while i was doing something on my phone. My one hand tucked in my pocket, suddenly a man shows in front of us.

I have seen him somewhere. But where. Yes. With vani at the hospital.

He introduced himself as miss rathore’s personal assistant.

‘Richard Aubert’

He shows us the meeting room. Vani came in short time.

“ Hello, Mr brar. To what do i owe the pleasure ?” she said being sarcastic. There is no way she don’t know why i come here.

“ hello, Miss rathore. I was trying to meet you from long time. But you don’t give appointments. So sad.” i replied in the same tone as her’s.

Yes i started her calling Miss rathore. If she wants to play, I’ll play too. Her eyebrows shot open at me calling her Miss Rathore

She looked at aubert. Where Aubert shook her head slightly

And she aggred to the appointment the first time. I just like riling her up.
She glared at me.

“ Mr.brar get to the point.” she looks-

i lean towards the table, keeping my fingers entwined on the table, I spoke

“ Miss rathore. As you know you are interfaring in my business my clients are breaking the contract with me and are coming to you, so can you-” she intreppted me

“ its not my fault you are incapable of handling your own clients.” she said

“ first of all. Don’t interrupt someone when he or she is speaking. Thats rude” i said and she rolled her eyes. Thought i prefer she roll her eyes for a different reason. Oh no. What i am thinking.

“ and second. Miss rathore, i have a deal. And it’ll benefit both of us.” i paused to see if she is interested or not, but she didn’t interrupt me so i continued

“ as you know galla is coming, we can work together. And it’ll combine our power and we can share the award.” I paused and looked at vani she was lost in her thoughts. Its working.
I can feel a little smirk she tried to hide.

“Dont try to oversmart me Miss Rathore. Its a simple yes or no.” i said and her eyebrows rises. Perfect.

“ What if i say no?” She rises her eyebrow. And copy my earlier position.

She looks so mesmerizing

“ miss Rathore, you have freedom to choose whatever you want. But i was just stating facts. ” vani I’ll take my clients back, no matter what.

Vani was constantly staring at me before i raise my eyebrow

She extended her hand towards Richard, and he handed her a file
& She didn’t even open it and forward towards me, I raised my before relax eyebrows, and reluctantly I took the file from her hands

My eyes pop open, reading the clauses. I looked at her & saw her smirking.

Impressive. Smart move.

“ speechless?” she asked

I tilt my head and nod a little in appreciation, and my shocking reaction was evident, that i didn’t expect her move.

“ impressive. I underestimate the qualities of miss Rathore.” i said and she gave me a satisfied smile.

I place the file on table and looked at her

“ so this means-” I left the sentence incomplete for confirmation

She stood up and extended her hand to do a handshake

“ stay loyal to the corporation Mr.brar” I accepted her handshake

THE CONTACT:-

Mutual Agreement – Key Clauses

CLAUSE 1. Confidentiality: Both parties agree to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all aspects of the joint project. Any breach will lead to immediate termination of the agreement and public disclosure by the non-breaching party.

CLAUSE 2. Profit & Loss Sharing: All profits and losses incurred during the project will be shared equally—50:50.

CLAUSE 3. Client Protection: Neither party will approach or attempt to engage the other’s existing clients without mutual written consent. A breach will incur a penalty of ₹1 crore.

CLAUSE 4. Shared Clients: All clients acquired within the past 18 months are considered jointly owned. Any engagement with them requires mutual consent.

CLAUSE 5. Dispute Resolution: Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration. The arbitrator’s decision will be final.

CLAUSE 7. Amendments: No modifications will be valid unless documented and signed by both parties.

CLAUSE 8. Monthly Review: Both parties will meet once a month to assess progress. The first meeting must be held within seven days of signing.

His expression became thoughtful “Actually…, there’s one more clause I’d like to add.” He opened the file, taking out a pen. “Do you mind?” He slid the file back towards you, pointing to a blank space.

I signed him to carryon

He wrote carefully, his handwriting neat and clean. “”

Clause nine: During the duration of this project, both parties agree to maintain a strictly professional relationship, avoiding any personal or intimate interactions.
And Mujhpe gandi nazar na rkhi jaye.

He underlined the clause twice and slid the file back to me, his eyes challenging.

I scoff at reading his nonsense clause.

“ pleasure to work with you miss Rathore” I said

“ wish i could say the same.” I muttered under my breath

✧

I underestimate her Intelligence. Vani is a smart woman. But meri jaan, tumhara palla Navver singh brar se pada hai, tum sher ho to mai sava sher hu.

I’ll still get what i want.

I started looking outside the window of my car, my thoughts started to drift back to vani

Her annoyed look is prizeless

Her hands were so little, compared to mine. She tried to tighten the grip to show that she is in control, but competitive to my hand size she couldn’t win. But she’ll get a point for trying

A chuckle left from my mouth.

I internally smirk imagining vani’d reaction when she’ll get to know of my most recent doing.

Let the game begins.

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Tadddaaaa…
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