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Chapter 67 - "BENEATH THE LIE"

CHAPTER LXVII

PLOT STORY:

The Brutal Ambush

As Jenna stepped out of her car, Ashutosh and Surya clutched each other's hands, their faces set with determination. They were resolute in their decision to face whatever lay ahead together, no matter the cost.

The Setup

Surya's eyes locked onto the rearview mirror, his mind racing with a mix of fear and adrenaline. He started the engine, his hands trembling slightly as he attempted to turn the car around. But their escape route was blocked by Nikolas' henchmen. Cars surrounded them on all sides, trapping them in a desperate situation.

The Assault

The henchmen closed in on them, their faces twisted into cruel smiles. The sound of shattering glass and crunching metal filled the air as the henchmen planted bombs in both Jenna's and Surya's cars. The brutal assault began, with the henchmen raining blows on Surya's battered body.

Jenna's Confession

Jenna's voice cracked with emotion as she stood before Surya, her eyes pleading for forgiveness. "Surya, please forgive me," she begged, her words barely above a whisper. "I had to kill your father, Rana Pratap. I didn't want to, but I had no choice."

The Web of Deceit

Jenna's voice was laced with desperation as she recounted the events that led to her entrapment in Nikolas' web of deceit. "Nikolas saw me killing Your Highness, but he promised not to reveal the truth to anyone," she said, her eyes welling up with tears.

The Devastating News

Jenna's voice cracked with emotion as she delivered the devastating news. "I'm forced to tell you both that Nikolas plans to kill you today, and I'm powerless to stop him," she said, her words hanging in the air like a death sentence.

The Plot Twist

As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Nikolas has been manipulating events from behind the scenes. He has been using Jenna to get to Surya and Ashutosh, and his plan is to kill them both.

The Cliffhanger

The chapter ends with Surya and Ashutosh trapped, with no escape in sight. The fate of the characters hangs precariously in the balance, leaving the reader wondering what will happen next.

The Next Chapter

The next chapter will reveal the aftermath of the brutal ambush and the consequences of Nikolas' plan. Will Surya and Ashutosh survive, or will they succumb to the merciless blows of Nikolas' henchmen? The story will continue to unfold, revealing more twists and turns in the plot.

MAINSTORY:

As Jenna stepped out of her car, Ashutosh and Surya clutched each other's hands, their faces set with determination. They were resolute in their decision to face whatever lay ahead together, no matter the cost. Surya's eyes locked onto the rearview mirror, his mind racing with a mix of fear and adrenaline. He started the engine, his hands trembling slightly as he attempted to turn the car around.

But their escape route was blocked by Nikolas' henchmen. Cars surrounded them on all sides, trapping them in a desperate situation. The air was thick with tension, the silence punctuated only by the sound of their labored breathing. Ashutosh's eyes were wide with fear, his grip on Surya's hand tightening as the reality of their situation sunk in.

A burly henchman emerged, a menacing gun in hand, and stood in front of Surya's car. His eyes seemed to bore into Surya's soul, and his presence exuded an aura of menace. The sound of his boots crunching on the gravel echoed through the air, a stark reminder of the danger that lurked before them.

With no other option, Ashutosh and Surya reluctantly stepped out of the car, their eyes scanning the surroundings for any sign of escape. But it was too late. The henchmen closed in on them, their faces twisted into cruel smiles. The sound of shattering glass and crunching metal filled the air as the henchmen planted bombs in both Jenna's and Surya's cars.

The brutal assault began, with the henchmen raining blows on Surya's battered body. Ashutosh's anguished screams pierced the air as he watched in horror, his eyes welling up with tears. Surya's face was a picture of agony, his eyes blackening, and his body crumpling under the relentless onslaught.

The henchmen forced Surya to his knees, his battered body trembling with each blow. Ashutosh's cries grew louder as the henchmen turned their attention to him, their fists flying in a flurry of punches. His nose began to bleed, and his face contorted in agony.

Surya's eyes were vacant, his body broken, and his spirit crushed. Ashutosh's face was a picture of despair, his eyes welling up with tears as he watched his loved one being brutally assaulted. The sound of their labored breathing and the henchmen's menacing laughter filled the air, creating a haunting atmosphere of fear and desperation.

As the assault continued, Ashutosh's body began to weaken, his legs buckling beneath him. Surya's eyes locked onto Ashutosh's, his gaze filled with a mix of fear, concern, and desperation. The henchmen seemed to take pleasure in their suffering, their cruel smiles and laughter echoing through the air.

The scene was set for a dramatic and intense confrontation, with the fate of Surya and Ashutosh hanging precariously in the balance. The brutality of the assault left them reeling, their bodies broken, and their spirits crushed. The question on everyone's mind was: would they survive this brutal attack, or would they succumb to the merciless blows of Nikolas' henchmen?

Jenna's voice cracked with emotion as she stood before Surya, her eyes pleading for forgiveness. "Surya, please forgive me," she begged, her words barely above a whisper. "I had to kill your father, Rana Pratap. I didn't want to, but I had no choice."

Her eyes welled up with tears as she recounted the events that led to the tragic demise of Rana Pratap. "I had just returned to India to meet you, to reconnect with you," she said, her voice trembling. "But when I arrived, I saw your father standing and talking to Ashutosh. I asked him what was going on, and he told me that he wanted to unite you and Ashutosh, that he wanted to arrange your marriage to Ashutosh."

Jenna's face contorted in anguish as she relived the moment. "What could I do?" she asked, her voice laced with desperation. "I put a rope around Rana Pratap's neck and squeezed until he was half-dead. And that's exactly what happened. He struggled, he fought, but I couldn't let go. And then, on the stairs of Taj Palace, he took his last breath."

Her words hung in the air, a haunting confession that left Surya reeling in shock and horror. Jenna's eyes locked onto Surya's, searching for forgiveness, but Surya's face was a picture of anguish, his eyes wide with grief and shock.

The air was heavy with emotion, the silence punctuated only by Jenna's labored breathing. Surya's eyes seemed to bore into Jenna's soul, as if searching for answers to the questions that plagued him. The weight of Jenna's confession hung precariously in the balance, leaving Surya to grapple with the consequences of her actions.

The Web of Deceit

Jenna's voice was laced with desperation as she recounted the events that led to her entrapment in Nikolas' web of deceit. "Nikolas saw me killing Your Highness, but he promised not to reveal the truth to anyone," she said, her eyes welling up with tears. "However, he warned me that if he ever needed my help in the future, I would have to comply."

Her words hung in the air, a haunting confession that left Surya and Ashutosh reeling in shock and horror. "I tried to refuse, but Nikolas showed me a video of me killing Your Highness," she continued, her voice barely above a whisper. "I was forced to agree to his demands."

Jenna's face contorted in anguish as she relived the moments of her manipulation. "Nikolas asked me to befriend Radhika, to gather information about her and Pratap's daily routine," she said, her voice laced with regret. "He knew from the start that I had given Ava to Ashutosh, and he used that knowledge to his advantage."

Her eyes locked onto Surya's, searching for understanding. "I later discovered that Nikolas didn't want Aashutosh to suffer the pain of losing you, Surya, if he were to harm you," she said, her voice filled with emotion. "But I was trapped, unable to escape Nikolas' grasp. I wanted to confront him, to fight back, but he's too clever, always one step ahead."

Jenna's voice cracked with emotion as she delivered the devastating news. "I'm forced to tell you both that Nikolas plans to kill you today, and I'm powerless to stop him," she said, her words hanging in the air like a death sentence. "If I try to intervene, he'll kill me too."

The air was heavy with emotion, the silence punctuated only by Jenna's labored breathing. Surya and Ashutosh exchanged a fearful glance, their minds reeling with the implications of Nikolas' plan. The web of deceit had been spun, and now they were trapped, with no escape in sight.

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