Vikram had come dangerously close to the truth.
By now, he was certain—
the real secret was hidden inside the haveli.
And the time had come…
to confront Vivek Verma directly.
But…
Vivek was not unaware.
He already knew how far the investigation had progressed.
Vikram called Ravi and Pankaj.
Vikram: "Ravi, Pankaj… there's no room for mistakes now."
"Meet every girl on that list."
"Take Lady Constable Meena with you… and she will ask them one question—"
He paused for a moment… then said slowly—
"On the wedding night… inside the haveli… did anything wrong happen to them?"
Ravi and Pankaj exchanged glances.
They understood now… how deep and dark this case truly was.
Ravi: "Yes, sir!"
Pankaj: "We'll come back with the truth."
They saluted and left immediately.
Meanwhile…
Vikram drove straight to Vivek Verma's haveli.
At the gate, the servants tried to stop him—
"Sir, please wait… without permission—"
But Vikram didn't stop.
He walked straight inside.
There was anger in his stride…
and unshakable determination.
Inside the haveli…
Vivek Verma was sitting calmly… as if he already knew who was coming.
Vivek (with a faint smile): "Welcome, Inspector. You do have a habit of showing up unannounced… but still, you're welcome."
Vikram's eyes burned with anger.
Vikram: "That mask of decency you wear… behind it hides a monster."
"And that monster won't stay hidden for long."
"Soon, everyone will know how you've been destroying the lives of innocent girls."
Vivek stayed silent for a moment…
Then suddenly, he burst into laughter.
Vivek: "Inspector… I don't understand a word you're saying."
That was it.
Vikram snapped.
He stepped forward and grabbed Vivek by the collar.
Vikram (furious): "You think you can challenge the police?!"
"Who do you think you are?!"
"I'll drag you to jail right now!"
But…
There was no fear on Vivek's face.
Only a calm, chilling smile.
Vivek (in a cold voice): "Inspector… you're crossing your limits."
"Perhaps you don't know me well enough yet."
Just then—
Vikram's phone rang.
The screen showed: Commissioner
He answered immediately.
Vikram: "Yes, sir."
A cold, firm voice came from the other end—
"Inspector Vikram… you are hereby removed from this case."
Vikram froze.
"This case will now be handled by Inspector Ashok… he has been promoted."
"You will hand over all files and investigation details to him today."
The call disconnected.
Silence.
Heavy silence filled the room.
Vikram slowly released Vivek's collar.
There was anger on his face…
but deeper than that—humiliation.
Vivek stepped closer…
leaned near him… and whispered softly—
Vivek: "Inspector… fighting the system isn't easy."
"Now you understand… who you're up against?"
Then he gestured casually—
"Nandu… show the Inspector out."
Vikram said nothing.
He looked into Vivek's eyes one last time…
Then turned around and walked out of the haveli.
Outside…
the night had grown even darker.
But this time…
the darkness wasn't just in the sky—
the system itself was buried in shadows.
And Vikram…
was now alone.
The question remained—
Will Vikram really walk away from this case…
or will he defy the system to uncover the truth?
And is Inspector Ashok's promotion just a coincidence…
or a part of the same conspiracy?
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