Obsessive Flames of Love

Rudra stood in the garden when a smile plastered on his lips seeing the quiet sky when the dense clouds were moving aside, giving way to the shining sun. The chirping sound of birds sounded more cheerful to him. The ordinarily annoying sounds of the gardeners didn’t irritate him today.

The moments he had with Tanvi yesterday enlightened him. The desire he buried awakened when the familiar warmth seeped through his nerves with her gestures. Her image occupied his mind.

Inside the meeting hall

Sat in the presidential chair, a noticeably happier expression lingered across his face. He even overlooked a mistake they made in the meeting, which was unusual. His subordinates were dumbfounded and stared at him in awe. “This is the first time he excused this easily.” They mumbled quietly.

When the room was still dimly lit with the projector light, a creaking sound alerted the members in the hall. Turned around, they saw Maahir suddenly show up, which was very unusual of him unless there was something that needed Rudra’s immediate attention.

“Boss,” Maahir said while panting in a hurried tone.

Looking at the silhouette of Maahir and the panic in his eyes, Rudra understood the seriousness. His good mood evaporated when he realized Maahir had bad news, darting his focus onto the people inside, “resume the meeting with Tamaz.” He directed in an authoritative tone and left.

“What happened?” Rudra asked while seating in his cabin.

“The deal we had with the client the other day was rejected by them,” Maahir said warily.

His temper rose sharply. He could feel himself turn cold and murderous. A cruel, and violent look appeared in his eyes.

“How did it happen?” Rudra questioned.

“Ms. Diana Bhatt,” at this point, her name would be all the explanation he’d need.

Slammed his hands on the table furiously, the files turned upside down. That fucking Diana has the guts to challenge me? and to go against me openly? “I’ll never allow someone to do that when I’m here.”

“Get the details of whoever was involved and get things back on track.

“Yes, Boss.”

“Also, I want a complete report in a couple of hours,” he commanded.

…

Tamaz sat in front of him and was observing the rage Rudra was trying to control.

“What’re you planning to do?” Questioned Tamaz.

“Whoever was stupid enough to get involved in this will suffer. I’m going to destroy them.” He asserted in a devilish tone.

“Hm. We shouldn’t let go of this. You need to show who the real dictator is!!” Tamaz despised them.

Rudra nodded, “It’s time to give them a present with my power.”

“Yes. No one should dare to do this again, ever again.” Tamaz’s eyes shot daggers.

Clenched his fists tightly, “I’ll teach them a horrible and painful lesson that they shouldn’t ever think of going against me.” Rudra added when a sly grin spread across his lips.

“They provoked the sleeping beast,” Tamaz said.

“How dare they go against their words when I’m here. Do they think I’ve gone soft since I didn’t attack right away?”

Tamaz winced while folding his hands and gazing at Rudra.

“Do they have the guts to challenge me?”

“Maybe because of Diana,” Tamaz added.

“If they think so, then I’ll prove them wrong. They’re going to kneel. They’re going to plead for mercy that’ll never come.” He annunciated each word with the utmost determination, which gave shivers to Maahir.

“This time they’ll be left on the streets for sure.” Maahir thought.

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A knock came by when Rudra was fiddling with the latest reports. “Come in.” He said without raising his head.

“Boss. Here’s the report of all the companies and people who were involved in this.” Maahir placed it on the table.

Grabbed the report and flipped through it, his gaze became dark, a deadly aura emanating from him.

The hairs on Maahir’s back of the neck stood upon seeing the look on his face. The temperature in the room dropped drastically with his cold temperament. His appearance is enough to make people shiver and cry for mercy. Yet, they had the audacity to wake the beast.

“Nobody knows how badly they’ll end up.” Maahir pitied and swallowed the words in fear.

Tossed the file, “Great!! It includes ten different major shareholders from various companies.” Rudra emphasized.

Maahir rooted over there, not knowing how to respond with knitted brows.

“I must teach them most ruthlessly, or else others won’t fear me. This should be a lesson for them and all.” Swirled around the swiveling chair, he squeezed shut his eyes.

“They must know what’ll happen to them if they dare to mess up with me.” Rudra was more than determined and opened his eyes when a cruel air lingered around him.

“Make a move on their stocks.”

“Yes, Boss.”

“Blacklist their companies. Issue a statement to other companies, investors, and shareholders stating that whoever is involved with them from now on, will be an open enemy to the Chauhan group of companies.”

Maahir was stunned, “it means an open war against them.”

“If anybody provided a helping hand to any of them, that means they’re willing to go against me.” Rudra continued in a stern tone.

Maahir nodded when he felt his throat went dry.

“I want all of their stocks to drop drastically. All of their investments must be canceled and their companies should go bankrupt. Nobody should work with them. They must become zero.” Rudra ordered.

“I’ll take care of it, Mr. Chauhan.”

“Also, dig into their past. If you find any unlawful, under table actions, leak them to the press. They must suffer huge losses without knowing how?”

Maahir’s lips pressed into a thin line realizing the intention behind this attack. “He’s making them a complete zero.”

…

Evening.

Tamaz came to the office and handed the reports.

“I’ll look into them.”

“Hm. Have you planned on what you’re going to do?”

Rudra nodded, “I’ll attack them mentally first until they become powerless by losing all of their money and fame. Then I’ll sue them for illegal conspiracy against the deal.”

Tamaz’s eyes lit up, “By then, they don’t have the money to fight with our lawyers and will be on the streets.”

“Yep! I’ll make them run but won’t allow them to hide.”

“This is a ruthless move.” Tamaz patted him in surprise.

“They violated the rules first.”

“Correct. So you won’t allow them to have a decent living?”

“Obviously. I’ll tear their mask apart until they give up on themselves.”

“You sure are the quick, effective and ruthless. I pity them.” Tamaz said dramatically and they chuckled.

“I’ll give them a chance if they had a clean background.”

“But, I’m more than sure they’re not clean,” Tamaz said with disdain.

“Yep. So, there’s nothing wrong to treat them a bit harshly.”

“Got it.”

…

After a statement from Chauhan Group of Companies had been released, their shares had lost their demand drastically, and their partners were canceling their partnership with them.

Deals made with other stockholders were sent back and agreements were rejected. By the next morning, their companies had suffered huge losses, all without knowing the reason. They were in no position to bear those losses.

They frantically call their friends, but no one responded. They desperately contacted anyone who’d ever owed them a favor, but none helped.

Rudra smirked in satisfaction as he watched the destruction he wrought. It seemed no one was willing to test him. The part of his soul that once would have balked at the idea of widespread fear rejoiced. Fear was good. Fear was what he needed if he intended to safeguard those precious to him.

“Try, still, it’s not enough. Not for what they did.” A ruthless, cold, and dark look appeared on his face remembering what happened yesterday. His gaze turned murderous and deadly.

10:00 PM, 12th November

Deep in thought, he held the wine glass in his hand while sitting on the couch. Sipping it slowly while analyzing, his phone buzzed with a banging sound.

Strode to the living room, he grabbed the mobile. It’s Maahir.

“Yes, Maahir.”

“I had found some under table actions done by them.”

“Like?” He asked with an arched brow.

“Forcing a D-list celebrity to sleep with them, having more than one sexual affair, molesting their female assistants, dealings with drug dealers, illegal constructions, capturing lands illegally, and many more.”

“Interesting,” Rudra smirked.

“Leak the entire information to press one by one, slowly attack after attack. Every time the strike needs to be much harsher than the previous one.” Rudra ordered.

“Yes.”

“Don’t give them the time to even think properly.”

…

After three days, they went bankrupt with losses and lost all their fame. Many pitied them, but no one attempted to go near them nor think of helping them.

05:00 PM

“Send our legal team to sue them,” Rudra said while fiddling with his fingers in his office.

“Yes, Boss.”

“Don’t let them escape!” He added with a piercing gaze.

“I’ll see what’ll Diana do now.” He smirked and left.