The room fell into stunned silence. Nobody moved. Nobody spoke. Nobody even seemed capable of breathing. Because Chairman Han's final words echoed through everyone's mind. "He's been watching you your entire life." Aarya stared at him. Frozen. Completely frozen. "No." The word escaped her lips instantly. No. No. No. That wasn't possible. She didn't have an uncle. She would've known. Someone would've told her. Her father would've told her. Wouldn't he? The uncertainty hit her like a punch. Because lately— every truth she knew turned out to be a lie. Chairman Han smiled. Slowly. Cruelly. "Your father was very good at keeping secrets." Before anyone could respond— another explosion rocked the estate. The floor shook violently. Lights flickered. Ceiling panels cr

