Late night.
Aarav stood alone in his office.
The city lights reflected in his eyes.
Cold. Determined.
His phone rang.
Unknown number.
He answered.
Raghav's voice came through.
"You're getting in my way again."
Aarav smirked slightly.
"You should've stayed away."
Raghav chuckled.
"You think you can protect them forever?"
"I don't think," Aarav said calmly.
"I know."
Silence.
Then Raghav spoke again—
"Let's end this, Aarav."
Aarav's eyes darkened.
"I was waiting for that."
"Tomorrow," Raghav said.
"Come alone."
The call ended.
Aarav stood still.
This was it.
The final move.
Across the city—
Ananya stood by the window, holding Ayaan close.
Her heart felt uneasy again.
As if something big was about to happen.
And she wasn't wrong.
Because this time—
It wasn't just a threat.
It was war.