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Ch46The New Advocate Of Vardhans #2

Vyom let out a heavy, thoroughly defeated sigh, rubbing his temples in absolute frustration as he answered, "Uncle, that is exactly where the problem lies. I have already tried everything and reached out to every possible contact.

The bitter truth is that absolutely no reputed law firm or independent lawyer is willing to stand up against Adyant Malhotra. Everyone in the legal circuit knows that going head-to-head with a man like him means a guaranteed loss, which would instantly destroy their entire career."

Hearing this grim reality, the suffocation and tension in the room intensified, weighing heavily on Pratap. Rudraksh, too, fell into a deep, intense silence, his sharp mind racing as he tried to figure out a way through this seemingly impossible dead end.

Just then, Rivanya, who had been standing quietly at the edge of the room and processing every single detail of the conversation, gathered every ounce of her inner strength and stepped forward.

Her voice was steady as she addressed Vyom, "Vyom Bhaiya, do you have absolute, hundred percent confidence that there was absolutely no flaw or loophole in our safety arrangements at the site?"

Vyom turned to her, his answer instantaneous and completely unwavering, "Yes, absolutely, Rivanya. Just a few days ago, I personally went down to the Pune construction site and double-checked every single safety layout myself.

I can completely guarantee that there was no negligence or lack of care on our part. That laborer's tragic death was absolutely not caused by any carelessness from our company."

Rivanya took in his definitive words, closing her eyes for a brief moment as she took a deep, centering breath. When she opened them, her eyes flashed with absolute determination. She looked directly at Vyom and stated clearly, "Then I will fight Rudraksh's case, Vyom Bhaiya."

The moment those words left her mouth, every single person standing in the cavernous hall froze in absolute shock.

A thick, stunned silence blanketed the room as everyone stared at her in sheer disbelief.

Breaking the paralyzed stillness, Dadaji stepped forward, his eyes wide with surprise as he asked, "Rivanya, beta... how can you possibly do that?"

Rivanya offered him a calm, reassuring smile and replied, "Dadaji, I officially received my license to practice law just a short while ago. I have cleared all my examinations and legal paperwork perfectly, and I was actually just waiting for the right first case to begin my career.

Now that no other lawyer in the entire country is willing to stand up and take this case, I will fight for my husband. And I promise you all, I will win this case, because we are standing on the side of truth."

Given the massive, terrifyingly legendary reputation that Adyant Malhotra commanded in the legal world, not a single soul in the room actually believed that a complete fresher like Rivanya could stand a chance against him especially since this would be the very first courtroom battle of her life,

with absolutely zero practical experience.

Nobody wanted Rivanya to step into such a dangerous, high-stakes fire where the entire Vardhan empire was on the line.

But shattering everyone's unvoiced doubts, Rudraksh stepped forward.

His commanding presence filled the space, and his dark eyes locked onto Rivanya with unyielding, fierce intensity as he spoke in a tone that brooked no argument, "I have absolute, complete faith in my wife. I know she will never let anything happen to me. Therefore, Mrs. Rivanya Rudraksh Vardhan,

I officially appoint you as my legal counsel. You will be the one fighting my case."

Everyone in the room was left utterly dumbfounded by Rudraksh's sudden, fierce declaration.

But within the walls of the Vardhan mansion, no one possessed the courage to challenge or question a final decision made by Rudraksh.

Strangely, a wave of profound relief and newfound courage washed over Vyom as well.

He had witnessed the raw, fierce lioness hidden inside Rivanya just the night before, and he knew with certainty that she possessed an incredibly sharp, brilliant intelligence that went far beyond what anyone else could see.

Feeling the immense weight of Rudraksh's unconditional trust, Rivanya felt her own confidence surge.

Shifting instantly into a professional, sharp demeanor, she addressed the room, "Alright, then the very first thing we need to understand is that the police cannot directly arrest you without absolute, solid evidence. So, I am not worried about an immediate arrest right now. But Vyom Bhaiya,

when exactly is the first court hearing scheduled?"

Vyom's expression turned deeply serious as he replied, "The first hearing is scheduled for the day after tomorrow, Rivanya. And if those seventy workers stand in the courtroom and testify against him, Rudraksh could be taken into police custody right then and there."

Rivanya brushed his worry aside with absolute calm, her voice radiating power.

"I will not let a situation like that arise, Bhaiya. I will put all my efforts into proving Rudraksh's complete innocence in the very first hearing itself. And the best part about this situation is that during my college years,

I extensively studied Adyant Malhotra's exact courtroom strategies and case patterns. I know exactly how he manipulates facts and twists arguments in front of a judge. I am fully prepared to face his tactics. All I need from you is to keep your complete trust in me, Rudraksh..."

Rudraksh walked up to her, completely closing the distance between them.

He looked down into her eyes, his intense gaze softening into something deeply earnest as he spoke, "I have completely surrendered myself to you, Sugarplum. I trust you infinitely more than I trust myself. Do whatever you need to do, however you want to do it. I am standing right behind you."

A soft, genuine smile graced Rivanya's lips.

Seeing his unshakeable confidence in her abilities gave her a powerful rush of adrenaline.

She turned back to Vyom and said, "Alright then. Vyom Bhaiya, please take me to our Pune construction site right now. I need to inspect the layout and look for something specific. And Rudraksh, you cannot come with us."

Rudraksh immediately arched a sharp eyebrow, his deeply possessive and protective instincts flaring up instantly. "Why? There is no way I am letting you go down there alone."

Rivanya reasoned with him gently but firmly, "I am not going alone, Bhaiya is going to be right there with me. Given how terrible the situation is out there right now, it is best for you to stay hidden inside the house. If you step outside and the media spots you,

they will swarm you and make things incredibly complicated. So, please stay here. Vyom Bhaiya and I will go handle the inspection."

Rudraksh furrowed his eyebrows in deep, unadulterated concern, his protective instincts flaring up instantly as he stepped closer into her personal space.

He refused to let her leave without a fight, his voice laced with absolute worry as he looked down at her.

"Are you sure? Look, I am telling you once again, let me come along with you. How on earth are you planning to manage all of this entirely on your own?"

Rivanya simply arched a single, elegant eyebrow, tilting her head back to look up at him with a beautifully defiant smile that completely challenged his commanding presence.

"Even before our marriage, I used to handle all my work entirely on my own, so why shouldn't I be able to do it now?

And please, do not speak another word. From this moment on, it is not you who will protect me I will be the one protecting you.

I promise."

Saying this with absolute conviction, Rivanya turned sharply on her heel and gracefully walked out through the grand entrance, leaving an completely stunned Rudraksh Vardhan staring blankly at the empty space she had just vacated.

For the first time in his life, the ruthless billionaire tycoon had been completely silenced and left speechless by a woman.

Standing nearby, Vyom couldn't help but smile warmly at his best friend's utterly bewildered expression before quickly rushing out to follow Rivanya down the steps.

The rest of the family members standing in the grand hall were left in absolute shock, their eyes wide at the unbelievable sight they had just witnessed.

But among everyone present, it was Pratap Vardhan whose gaze softened with a deep, profound emotion.

Watching the exchange between the young couple, a massive wave of intense nostalgia had washed over him.

Today, for the very first time, Pratap could see his own younger self reflected clearly in Rudraksh's stubbornness, and in Rivanya's fierce demeanor, he saw the unforgettable, fiery reflection of Agnishikha.

The striking resemblance brought back a rush of old, deeply buried memories reminding him of how he, a man who never bowed down to or listened to a single soul in the entire world, could never utter a single word of argument whenever he stood in front of his own Shikha.

Standing next to his brothers, Devaditya couldn't contain his amusement any longer, and a soft, low chuckle escaped his lips.

He nudged Viswraaj playfully with his elbow and whispered in a teasing tone, "Well, big brother, it looks like our formidable Rudraksh Bhaisa is completely helpless at the hands of our sister-in-law now..."

Raaj didn't say a single word in response to the joke.

He remained completely silent, maintaining his characteristically detached and serious demeanor.

From his very childhood, Viswraaj had been an exceptionally quiet, reserved young man.

He never complained about his circumstances, never threw angry tantrums, and never demanded a single thing from life or his family.

He simply preferred to stay lost in his own quiet, isolated world or perhaps, it was more accurate to say that his soul was perpetually trapped in the thoughts of someone else.