Chapter 26

He laughed,"You have quite a reputation amongst our peers,being clinical ,precise and even ruthless at times.But I honestly do not know what you're like in private."

"I suppose I'm different.What about you Jaspal ji?"

"I trust no one but the ones I love immensely and those who love me back in equal measure.I will go till the ends of the world for them."

"Lofty words indeed.The ones loved by you are lucky indeed.But the ones you hate luckieer still for they get exactly what they deserve in equal measure,no more, no less."

He whipped his head around.

"Don't look so surprised.I did my own research on your family,especially your cousins who seem to be in dire financial straits.Coincidentally,they were also the ones who profitted off Inder veerji's disgrace with all those interviews .A pity indeed.Anyways look at the time ,I'm afraid I have to take our leave.Goodbye Jaspal ji, we'll meet on the day of the roka."

As she left, she failed to see the conflicted expression on his face as he re-evaluated his assessment of her.