As soon as the words slipped from Shivank’s mouth, they pierced the air heavier than any thunder. The living hall fell deadly silent. Time itself seemed to freeze. Everyone — including Ekaksh — stood completely still. The words kept echoing in his ears again and again.Ekaksh turned slowly toward Shivank, his voice trembling, “W–What did you just say?”

Shivank swallowed hard, his tone dropping to a heavy whisper. “Bhai… I went to the second-floor guest room to check. But she wasn’t there. Then I searched everywhere, every corner of the mansion… but she’s nowhere to be found. I also asked servants of second floor but they said that they saw her coming towards guest room but after that they don't saw her. I checked CCTV also, and they justifies what servants said.”