**Hyatt Hotel Restaurant Area, Morning**
Rohit sat at the table, casually tearing into a crisp masala dosa dipped in sambar. His phone rested beside his plate. Across from him, Balwindar sat with the same untouched meal, head lowered in guilt and embarrassment.
Ten minutes earlier, Rohit had called him over and shown him the screenshots — private messages between Balwindar and Raj Singhania, Rohit's father.
Every concern Raj had raised was addressed, but one line stood out like a betrayal: Balwindar had revealed that Rohit was the main instigator behind the MLA's resort raid, including the part where he fired at point-blank range.
Rohit took a calm bite, chewed slowly, then spoke.
"Tell me, Balwindar… why did you mention my involvement in the MLA's resort raid? You gave me your word you wouldn't share that. I want to know why."
Balwindar's lips pressed into a thin line.
