"She was powerful not because she wasn't scared but because she went on so strongly, despite the fear."
                              - Atticus

After that memory game she had last night , she felt a little free in her mind and heart , she waved it off and seered to her office in her sleeck BMW which truly showed her cold face she has at work .

(Her outfit of the day )

She entered inside the office and everyone went to silent mode and just wished her a good morning and she just acknowledged it . She knows this isn't good type of bossing around but she knew this gave her the output she needed .

She doesn't fire people around instead she made people complete the job they lacked like they did a punishment , employees found it a bit dumb but they were happy that weren't fired .

She reached her cabin to be welcomed by an ever smiling face , her brother from another mother , Arjun . He was the best senior she could ask for and later became the brother she needed .

"Good morning Pissasu" he beamed , she chuckled and shook her head , no one other than few have the luck to see her smiling . He grinned widely seeing her smile , cause he knew what happened yesterday at the party . He wanted to make sure that she isn't sulking still .

Actually he wanted to talk to her about it but he saved it for later . "Elam ready ah meeting Ku !?" She asked him making him come out of his trance seeing his sister smile .

"Yes mam everything is ready" he said professionally . He knew she doesn't like him addressing her as mam , she loves the way he is casual with her and always wanted that but he had other plans and decided to play with her .

She groaned "Apdi Ena unaku Ena kadupethuna kedaikum terla anyway can you again check on the files nan night check panen but it will be better if you take a look !" She said .

He shook his head dramatically "Miss . Perfect athan neengale pathuteenga aprm ena nan ! Apa night full ah itha thaan panaya nee ! ...... Waittt that means you didn't sleep Am I right !" He screeched at the last .

She nodded her head and ducked her head going through the files again " Apdiyae I somehow managed to make a final plan on the IT company we decided to start " she added ducking more and more .

"Ahhh very nice elamey nee thaan pananum nu Inga yaaru azhutha ! It's not like nee pandrathu prechana nu I'm worried about your health ma en ipdi iruka !"

He couldn't shout at her , he knew how hard it would have been for her yesterday but he was concerned and protective brother so damn it all .

After their banters and his concern talks , her personal assistant entered , and also she is one of the close person to Jenni , Saira Beham . She looked at the two bantering figures and shook her head .

She cleared her throat loud enough to get the attention of those two , "Good morning Jenni , good morning sir " she said . Jenni chuckled and nodded while Arjun groaned and sighed .

"You can always call me Arjun but you stick with sir" he sighed . "I guess I could but sir sounds appropriate Mr. MD" Saira said chuckling . Jenni enjoyed their banters . Those two are the perfect Tom and Jerry friends you could see.

"Cheri pothum unga sandai ipa work pakalam ah " Jenni asked and all the three put up their work faces . Jenni went through files making the required changes before approving any of them . The files which needed major changes were sent back .

She always maintained her office decorum modestly . Her routine usually meetings with delegates , making perfect long term and short term plans , analysing the reports submitted by others .

Today as she reached earlier she completed her general works soon and started to concentrate on some specific work which nobody knew even Arjun . She beamed when working on it but she didn't disclose anything to anyone yet .

The clock reminded that it was time for her meeting . Today they are gonna finalize  some things with all the subsidiary companies of Zephyr and Pegasus . Hari reached on time and was warmly welcomed by Jenni .

The smile and the warmness went away when a familiar bloke came in . Arjun stiffened seeing him and went near Jenni .

"Jenni are you okay !" He asked and Jenni came out of the trance she just nodded to Arjun and All took their seats .

Jenni sat opposite to Hari , while Karthik sat beside him . Arjun sat beside Jenni who constantly checked if she was okay and was also throwing daggers at Karthik .

But being the CEO Jenni , she didn't even spare a glance to the longing Karthik . He was very keen on making her to see him but she royally ignored him .

Karthik was restless , he enjoyed the blank expression which came on her face when he entered , it showed him that she is still vulnerable when it comes to him . But little did he know that she changed and sudden actions made her like that .

He wanted to break the shell and really wanted to enter into her life again . He very well knew he must go through Arjun to even speak with her now .

And so far only once she looked at his side , but he didn't see any emotions at that time . He became so much restless formulating something to gain her attention.

She felt suffocating to even be in the same room as him . But she remembered what she really wanted

'He must know that I moved on when I'm successful'

And that's what is happening , so she started enjoying the mental conflict he was having now . Though she concentrated on the meeting , she never dropped noticing how hard he was trying to speak or gain her attention . But she was damn sure not to spare a glance to him .

The usual two hour meeting was dragged to another one hour . After the long meeting , everyone was happy with the conclusions drawn . Everybody accepted Jenni's plans and made some more perfect changes to it.

She very well knew who stayed behind now and was ready to face him . After all that happened , she isn't gonna run away .

Arjun being the protective brother he is went near her "Kelambalam la namba" he asked . She turned and smiled at him which made him a little confused.

Hari stood there not knowing what's going on , but he sure understood something was off . Jenni came towards Hari "Ji Elam Nalla mudinchi treat enga " she asked smirking .

"CEO Mariya pesura nee , inum school kolantha Mari" he said and ruffled her hair . Arjun was laughing seeing it and Karthik stood there knowing if he goes there now , Hari will know everything and he will not even think before throwing him out .

"Dei Karthik en angayae iruka vaa " he said , and Karthik came there but didn't even look at Arjun nor Jenni . Both were relieved , and Hari watched it keenly .

"It was nice having you Mr. Karthik , but I really wish you won't come here again " Jenni said breaking all the silence in the room and Hari was taken aback by the confession .

Arjun had a wide smile on his face and Karthik was dumbfound . This was not the Jenni he used to date , she was quite , and she won't say out her thoughts at all .

"Jenni Ena pesura nee" Hari started . "Hari nan ethukum reason illama Pana maten nu unaku Nalla teriyum . And trust me I don't even want to see his face anywhere around na I mean it . " She said and walked out .

Arjun looked at Karthik , "Ava athae Jenni illa nee ena panitu thirumba vanthalum Una manichi ethuka , she changed and she changed for better . Ava warn pandrapayae get the hell out of her life . You will not like the cold beast inside her trust me " and walked out .

Hari didn't understand the drama happened here and Karthik was no less , he didn't expect this outright confession and threat from both . He now shuddered thinking of the drama which is gonna unfold when Hari knows everything .

But he decided to twist the plate , he wanted to totally lie not knowing Hari knows what happened in Jenni's past except the guy's name .

"Hari I can explain everything" , he stuttered . Hari was keenly watching him , he noticed how Karthik stuttered , what Arjun seered , and finally Jenni's voice rang in his mind .

He connected the dots but kept quiet , he wanted to hear Karthik's side . He truly wished he comes out clean , in this way he can save him from Jenni . But if he lies even a bit he was hell sure that Karthik is gonna pay for it .

Karthik here analyzed Hari's expression and thought Hari still believed him and wanted to play the "I'm innocent act " .

They both sat in their chairs . Little did they know that Jenni and Arjun were watching this from Jenni's cabin .

"Hari , we used to date during college times . Arjun is our senior , so he knows me well . Jenni is one of the toppers and at the same time , is not what you think to be a good one " he said everything right from start but he started twisting everything . Hari remained calm , he wanted to know how far Karthik will go .

"She enjoyed all the popularity , she cheated me on my back with even my friends , I'm so ashamed to even tell this Hari . You keep her in high standards but you don't know her at all "

"She is one manipulative slut Hari , trust me she is venomous but I stood with her wishing she will become my Jenni , whom I loved , but she never became that "

"Oru naal vanthu casual ah soltu poita breakup nu I broke so much it took me so many months to come out of it Hari "

"Trust me , she is not what you think " he completed and looked at Hari . He thought Hari would believe him , he thought Hari will thank him for showing her true colours .

But when he looked up , he saw Hari's eyes on fire but his posture remained calm . The arrogant beast called Hari was sitting in front of him . He gulped looking at him .

"Get up" Hari told calmly , Karthik slowly stood up . "Mr. Karthik , I Hari , CEO of Zephyr Group of Management , is genuinely happy to inform you that you are barred from even entering into my company lest to even think of working for it " Hari said calmly again .

"Hari ..." Karthik started to be stopped by Hari . "It's Sir for you and better stick to it if you want to go peacefully out of here " he seered .

Hari looked at the trembling Karthik Infront of him . He truly wanted to kill him . He's known Jenni from the day she started her start up which she worked hard and now made Pegasus .

He have seen her suffer with nightmares , he have seen her work for three days without sleep . He have seen her run around to grab each opportunity that came . He have seen how bravly she faced every douche she faced . He have seen how supportive and helpful she is being with her co workers .

He knows Jenni in and out and truly considers her a little sister to him . He never voiced it out , he never said that to anyone , but he was hella protective over her . But he always seen her manage her things so perfectly that he didn't get a chance to show her how much he love his sister .

And now is the time and no one is there to save the scoundrel who made his sister suffer so much .

"Epdi Epdi , en thangachi manipulative , slut , enjoyed her fame ... Huh !" He seered . Karthik was taken aback when he heard the word 'thangachi' he knew , Hari thinks so high of her but lest he thought Hari really considered her his sister .

"Sir , I didn't mean those ...." He stuttered again . Hari let out a cold laugh which sent shiver down to even his business rivals and Karthik was no less. 

"Do you even know Jenni the slightest , do you know my sister " he barked . Karthik gulped and nodded a 'yes' . Hari shooted a perfect glare at Karthik .

"Avala terinji iruntha avala hurt Pana kooda yosichirupa , nee panathu lam athukum Mela ... Nan en ivlo amaithiya okanthu pesuren teriyuma nee enoda cousin ndrathu Nala illa , Jenni doesn't like if I shred you out of your life now " he stated coldly .

The words were echoing is Karthik's mind , he really felt the urge to run outside ,but he couldn't . "Ava evlo kashta patruka teriyuma ... Unta soli Ena use ... Ipayum nee avaloda fame and money kaga thaana Ava life la varanum nenaikara " Hari asked looking at Karthik .

He gulped hearing his words , the exact thought he had and now Hari voiced it . "Nee inum thirunthavey illa nu teriyutu , the moment you enjoyed the expression she held out when you entered , I truly wanted to wipe that smug grin you holded that second . Ava inum unnala affect aagra Thana nenacha thappilla Evana irunthalum apdi thaan nenaipan" Hari spoke in a raging manner .

"But little do you know that , she faced her fear today and now is not even bothered by your presence , Ava last ah soltu ponaley that's your final call . Nan thaan unmai ah raging bull nu nenaikara la nee you don't know the cold beast inside her . Never cross her again . And also Arjun ta thaniya poidatha " he told proudly .

"Nanavathu porumaya pesunen aprm ah Una epdi vechi seiyanum yosipen , Avan apdi illa , he stood beside her from start , Avan Ava kooda porkala ana ela vithathulayum he is her brother and he is not gonna spare you at all " He told raging and laughing .

All the while Karthik was trembling here , cursing himself to come here , to face Hari . He now wanted to get out , and Never return to these people . He never wants to face Arjun as he already knew how protective he is over Jenni .

He wanted to run . "Now Mr. Karthik , run and never return back  , not even in your dreams understood !" Hari barked . Karthik nodded and was about to get out when two figures entered the meeting hall .

Hari and Karthik was surprised to see them here . And very well knew what's gonna happen . Karthik really wanted to run away now .

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