The name stayed in Meher's mind—
Aurora Foundation.
Next morning—
A modern glass building stood in front of them.
Clean. Quiet. Perfect.
"Looks normal," Aarav said.
Reyaan shook his head.
"That's the cover."
Meher took a deep breath.
"I'll go in."
Rishan frowned.
"Too risky."
Meher replied—
"So was everything else."
She walked inside.
Reception. Smiles. Calm faces.
Nothing suspicious.
"Name?" the receptionist asked.
"Meher," she said.
"Appointment."
A quick check.
Then—
"You can go in."
Too easy.
Meher walked deeper.
Inside—
Everything felt controlled.
Perfect timing. Perfect silence.
She reached a hallway.
Doors on both sides.
Then—
One door caught her attention.
"Authorized Personnel Only."
She stopped.
Her heart beat faster.
Slowly—
She moved closer.
Just as her hand reached the handle—
A voice behind her—
"You're not supposed to be here."
Meher froze.
She turned.
A woman stood there.
Calm. Sharp eyes.
"Who are you?" the woman asked.
Meher stayed steady.
"Someone looking for answers."
The woman smiled slightly.
"Then you came to the right place."
Silence.
Something felt off.
Very off.