Vansh's eyes narrowed as he gazed at Angrey, his voice laced with a hint of skepticism. "Boss, aapko sach mein lagta hai ki Ridd... I mean, Bhabhi, is betraying you?" Angrey asked, his brow furrowed with concern.

 Vansh's expression remained unreadable, but his voice was tinged with a hint of conviction. "I don't think so, Angrey. 

The love and care I've seen in her eyes can't be fake. She's an orphan, Angrey, and knows the value of love and family more than me or this world. I don't think she's faking her love for me."

Angrey's eyes widened slightly, surprised by Vansh's words. He had expected his boss to be more enraged, more skeptical. But instead, Vansh seemed... hopeful.

Vansh's eyes locked onto Angrey's, his gaze piercing. "But still, I want to know the whole truth. I want to know what's going on behind my back."

'Angrey did you done your work I have you to do?' Asked Vansh looking at him with a mysterious glint in his eyes. 

Angrey's face turned grave, and he nodded solemnly. "Yes, boss. I've done my work. Here it is," he said, handing Vansh a laptop connected to the CCTV of VR Mansion. The screen flickered to life, displaying a video feed of the mansion's interior.

Vansh's eyes scanned the feed, his expression growing increasingly intense. "What am I looking at, Angrey?" he asked, his voice low and menacing.

Angrey swallowed hard, his eyes darting nervously around the room. "It's the footage from the mansion's CCTV, boss. It shows... everything."

Vansh's eyes locked onto the screen, his gaze burning with intensity. "Everything?" he repeated, his voice dripping with malice.Angrey nodded, his face pale. "Yes, boss. Everything."

..........

The atmosphere in the grand hall of VR Mansion was tense, with Dadi, Anupriya, and Kabir seated alongside other family members, engaged in a heated discussion. Dadi's face was etched with worry, her brow furrowed in concern. 

Anupriya, with a saccharine tone, spoke up, "Maa, dekhiye naa, Riddhima is so young to be a widow. She needs someone in her life who can support her, be her rock. She can't spend her entire life as a widow, it's just not fair. I completely support her in these difficult times. I think we should consider marrying her to Kabir. She's like a daughter to me, and I just want to see her happy, not struggling with the stigma of being a widow for the rest of her life. Baki aapki marzi, Maa," Anupriya concluded, her voice dripping with feigned concern. 

Dadi's gaze shifted from Anupriya to Kabir, her eyes narrowing slightly as she pondered Anupriya's words. After a moment of contemplation, Dadi responded, her voice measured, "Anupriya, I understand your concern for Riddhima, but I also know her very well. She's a strong-willed girl, and I'm certain she won't agree to this proposal. Her heart belongs to Vansh, and she won't settle for anyone else. But, for your sake, I'll speak with her, and we'll see what she has to say."

Just then, Riddhima descended the stairs, a book clutched in her hand, and her eyes scanning the room. She noticed the solemn faces and the tense atmosphere, and her curiosity was piqued. She walked towards the gathering, a sense of trepidation building in her chest.

As she approached, Dadi's eyes met hers, and a gentle smile spread across her face. "Riddhima, beta, come here. We need to talk to you about something," Dadi said, her voice soft and inviting.

Riddhima's heart skipped a beat as she sensed that something was amiss. She felt a shiver run down her spine as she wondered what this conversation could be about.

 With a sense of trepidation, she walked towards Dadi, her eyes locked on hers, searching for answers.

 Riddhima's eyes widened in shock as Dadi's words hung in the air. "Riddhima, we were thinking of getting you married to Kabir. You can't live your whole life being a widow. So, I and Anupriya decided to marry you with Kabir," Dadi said, her voice firm but laced with a hint of concern.

Riddhima's gaze darted from Dadi to the rest of the family, her mind reeling with the implications. She felt as though she had been punched in the gut, her breath knocked out of her. She slowly got up from her seat, her eyes blazing with a fierce determination.

Without a word, Riddhima walked towards Kabir, her eyes fixed on him with a dangerous glint. Kabir, sensing something was amiss, took a step back, his eyes darting nervously around the room. The rest of the family watched in stunned silence, unsure of what was about to unfold.

And then, without warning, Riddhima's hand shot out, slapping Kabir hard across his cheek. The sound echoed through the room, leaving everyone stunned. Anupriya's face turned red with rage as she took a step forward, her voice shrill with indignation.

"What the hell, Riddhima? How dare you slap my son?" Anupriya thundered, her eyes blazing with fury.

Riddhima's eyes flashed with defiance as she stood her ground, her voice steady and firm. 'Apne iss bete ko kaho mummy ji apni Aukaat mein yeh jitna rehegaa Iske liye utna hi accha hoga kyunki agar Maine is ko iski Aukaat dikhayi to isse accha nhi lagega. Kabir it will be good for you if you stay in your bloody limits. Varna I have many way to tell you your limits.

The room fell silent, with all eyes fixed on Riddhima. Kabir's face was red with shame and anger, while Anupriya's expression was a mask of fury. Dadi's face was etched with concern, while the rest of the family looked on in stunned silence, unsure of what to make of Riddhima's outburst.

Riddhima's eyes blazed with a fierce determination as she stood tall, her voice ringing out across the room. "I let you live in VR Mansion because it was my husband's last wish to give his brother all his rights. But let me make one thing clear: agar mein tumhe tumhare hak de sakti hun, to mein tumse tumhare hak chheen bhi sakti hun. Aur isse mazak mat samajh naa, Kabir, kyunki if I say something, I can do that, and you know this very well."

Her gaze shifted to Anupriya, her eyes flashing with a warning. "Aur mummy ji, I respect you because you are my husband's mother, but that doesn't give you any right to take decisions of my life. So, don't!"

Riddhima's chest heaved with emotion as she continued, her voice dripping with conviction. "Mera Vansh mere liye zinda hai, yaha mere dil mein. I don't need any man in my life. Riddhima Vansh ki thi, Vansh ki hai aur uski hi rahegi. Main Vansh ki vidhwa ban kar rahungi, par kabhie iss Kabir se shadi nhi karungi." 

Her eyes swept across the room, her gaze lingering on each face before finally coming to rest on Kabir and Anupriya. "Aap log jitna jaldi iss baat ko samjh lenge, aap ke liye utna hi accha hoga. And now, I don't want any discussion on this topic. Everyone, back to your rooms!"

With that, Riddhima turned on her heel and strode out of the room, leaving behind a trail of stunned silence.

 Ishani watched her go, a mix of emotions on her face. She had never considered Riddhima as her bhabhi, but she genuinely loved this side of her - strong, fierce, and unapologetic. A small smile played on Ishani's lips as she felt a surge of admiration for Riddhima.

Ishani's eyes shone with unshed tears as she gazed at Riddhima's retreating figure. She felt a deep sense of pride and admiration for her brother's choice. Riddhima, the girl she had once thought was unsuitable for their family, had just proven herself to be the exact opposite.

Ishani's mind replayed all the moments she had misjudged Riddhima, all the times she had thought her to be weak and timid. But today, Riddhima had shown her true strength, her unwavering conviction, and her unshakeable loyalty to her brother's memory.

A wave of regret washed over Ishani as she realized how wrong she had been about Riddhima. She had misjudged her, misunderstood her, and underestimated her. But today, Riddhima had proven herself to be the best wife, the best daughter-in-law, and the best sister-in-law their family could have asked for.

Ishani's heart swelled with emotion as she felt a deep sense of gratitude towards Riddhima. She was grateful for the way Riddhima had stood up for herself, for the way she had protected her brother's memory, and for the way she had proven herself to be a true member of their family.