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Chapter 52 - Chapter 52: Dinner with the Devil

India—

The Roy mansion stood silent under the night sky.

Beautiful.

Elegant.

Poisonous.

Tonight—

It wasn't a house.

It was a battlefield.

And dinner—

Was just another form of war.

🚪 Arrival at the Roy Mansion

Luxury black cars stopped at the gate.

Security everywhere.

Too much security for a "family dinner."

Rahul stepped out first.

Looked around.

"Yep… definitely a trap."

Aryan adjusted his jacket.

Still recovering.

Still dramatic.

"If I die tonight, tell people I died handsome."

Riya rolled her eyes.

"I'll tell them you died talking too much."

Even Sangita smiled.

But only for a second.

Because then—

Sumit stepped out.

And the atmosphere changed.

Cold.

Sharp.

Dangerous.

This wasn't a nephew visiting home.

This was a king entering enemy territory.

😈 Face to Face with Vikram Roy

Inside—

The dining hall was perfect.

Long table.

Crystal lights.

Luxury.

Fake warmth.

At the center—

Vikram Roy.

Smiling.

Like nothing had ever happened.

"Sumit…"

he said warmly.

"You've grown."

Rahul whispered—

"And I've developed anger issues."

Aryan nodded—

"Understandable."

Sumit walked forward.

Stopped.

Looked directly at him.

"And you've gotten older."

Silence.

Sharp enough to cut.

Vikram smiled wider.

"Still your father's son."

Sumit replied—

"No."

A pause.

"I became who I am because of what happened to him."

Even the servants froze.

🍷 Psychological Game Begins

Dinner started.

But no one was eating.

Because every sentence was a weapon.

Vikram poured wine calmly.

"Family should forgive."

Sumit leaned back.

"Family should not betray."

Vikram smiled.

"Business requires sacrifice."

Sumit's voice dropped.

"You sacrificed my father."

Silence.

Heavy.

Sangita watched both men.

This wasn't dinner.

This was emotional warfare.

💥 Shocking New Character Entry

Suddenly—

The main door opened.

Footsteps echoed.

Slow.

Elegant.

Powerful.

Everyone turned.

And froze.

A woman entered.

Graceful.

Sharp eyes.

Royal presence.

👉 Aditi Roy

Sumit's elder cousin.

Vikram's daughter.

She had been abroad for years.

And no one expected her tonight.

Vikram stood—

actually surprised.

"Aditi…?"

She walked in calmly.

Placed her bag down.

Looked at everyone.

Then at Sumit.

And said—

"I came because lies are getting boring."

Dead silence.

Rahul whispered—

"Ohhh this family has premium drama."

Aryan nodded—

"Better than streaming platforms."

😈 Twist — Aditi Chooses Sides

Aditi sat down.

Without asking permission.

Like she owned the room.

Maybe she did.

She looked at Vikram.

No fear.

"You told everyone uncle Rajesh failed."

She looked at Sumit.

"But I know the truth."

Vikram's expression darkened.

"Aditi. Enough."

She ignored him.

And said the words that changed everything—

👉 "I have the proof."

Shock.

Complete shock.

Rahul stood up.

Sangita's eyes widened.

Even Sumit was stunned.

Aditi calmly took out a file.

Old papers.

Bank transfers.

Signatures.

Betrayal.

Recorded.

Real.

She placed it in front of Sumit.

"Your father didn't lose."

"He was sold."

❤️ Silent Strength

Under the table—

Sangita quietly held Sumit's hand.

Because she could feel it—

His anger.

His heartbreak.

His control slipping.

He didn't look at her.

But he held tighter.

And somehow—

That said everything.

🔥 FINAL LINE

The proof was real.

The lies were ending.

And Vikram Roy—

For the first time—

Looked afraid.

Because blood had turned against blood.

And now—

The family war had officially begun. 😈🔥

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