Dil Ke Karib (CH 51 Early Access)

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Chapter 51: The Predator is the Prey

The shadow that had lingered at the edge of the alley finally stepped into the light.

Vikrant’s grin faltered when the flame revealed the familiar figure. Raghav. Tall, unyielding, every line of his face sharpened with fury. His hand rested protectively on Nandini’s arm as he guided her forward from the darkness. Her eyes were wide but steady—no longer a trapped victim, but a woman standing free beside her protectors.

Rajeev’s breath broke in relief. “Nandini…” The word trembled out of him like a prayer. He wanted to fall to his knees and thank whatever gods were listening for her safety.

Raghav’s gaze didn’t leave Vikrant. His voice, calm but cutting, filled the alley. “You’ve played your game long enough. Tonight, you pay the price for your sins."

Vikrant’s laugh cracked the silence, sharp and mocking, though his fingers twitched on the lantern handle. “Oh, so this is the grand reveal? Brother and brother united, the loyal wife rescued, the dutiful daughter-in-law spared. You think the village will believe this little drama?”

Vikrant knew he had nothing left to lose, and he was willing to take everyone down with him.

Rajeev clenched his fists, ready to confront the man who had caused so much pain and chaos in their lives.

Sobha stepped forward, her smirk cruel and calm, the firelight glinting off her eyes. “This is no drama, Vikrant. This is truth. Did you think I married you because I was broken? No… I married you so I could watch you destroy yourself. I entered the hell you created, and now I will be the one to bring you down from your pedestal of lies and deceit." Vikrant's face paled, his bravado faltering as Sobha's words sank in. The lantern slipped from his hand, crashing to the ground as he realized the game was truly over.

"I married you to end your reign of manipulation and control," Sobha cut him, her voice ringing like iron. “I was the eyes watching your corruption, the bait keeping you blind while we safeguarded Nandini. You’ve never been the hunter, Vikrant. You’ve only ever been the prey.”