The room fell silent.

Gauri stared at Rajiv in disbelief.

Gauri: “You were there? The night Aryan and Arjun were separated?”

Rajiv slowly nodded.

Rajiv: “Yes.”

Aryan stepped forward.

Aryan: “Then tell me the truth. Why was my brother taken away from us?”

Rajiv looked at Arjun with regret.

Rajiv: “It wasn't supposed to happen.”

Arjun laughed bitterly.

Arjun: “But it did happen.”

Rajiv lowered his eyes.

Rajiv: “Your father was facing a serious threat. Someone wanted control of his business and knew that having two heirs could become a problem.”

Gauri asked softly—

Gauri: “Who was behind it?”

Rajiv hesitated.

Arjun answered before him.

Arjun: “Vikram Malhotra.”

Aryan's eyes widened.

Aryan: “Vikram?”

Rajiv nodded.

Rajiv: “He arranged for Arjun to disappear. Your family was threatened into keeping his existence a secret.”

Arjun's expression became cold.

Arjun: “And when they came looking for me, I was already gone.”

Aryan looked at his brother.

Aryan: “Arjun… I didn't know.”

For the first time, Arjun's anger softened.

Arjun: “I know you didn't.”

Gauri stepped closer.

Gauri: “Then why did you kidnap me?”

Arjun looked at her.

Arjun: “Because I needed Aryan to listen. I thought the only way to bring him to me was through you.”

Aryan's expression hardened.

Aryan: “You could have told me the truth.”

Arjun looked away.

Arjun: “I didn't know if you'd believe me.”

Suddenly, Rajiv's phone rang.

He answered.

A familiar voice came through.

Vikram: “So… the twins finally found each other.”

Rajiv's face went pale.

Vikram continued—

Vikram: “Enjoy your reunion. Because now I'm coming for all of you.”

The call ended.

Aryan looked at Arjun.

For the first time, the brothers stood on the same side.

Aryan: “Whatever happened in the past, we'll face Vikram together.”

Arjun looked at his brother and slowly nodded.

Arjun: “Together.”

But outside the house, Vikram was already watching them.

To be continued…