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"Hey there, sweetheart," Vikram said, running the barrel of his gun along Aradhya's cheek. 
Aradhya tried to pull away, but her hands were already bound to the chair, leaving her stuck. 
"My dad's going to kill you," she muttered. He chuckled and slapped her face making it turn to other direction. Even blood started coming out of her lips. 
"Are you really in a position to say that?" he asked, yanking her hair from behind. 
His gaze swept over her, filled with disgust at the dirt and blood smeared across her body. 
"Why don't I just end you right now? Who would want a daughter who's been violated, Raped ?" he whispered, deliberately hitting a nerve. 
She stared at him with half-closed eyes, showing no reaction as she shut her eyes again. 
This earned her a punch, causing blood to spill from her mouth as she started coughing. 
"Just wait, I'll make your life a beautiful hell," he said with a smirk as a few men walked in. 
Aradhya trembled, but no pleas escaped her lips, knowing it would only entertain them. 
Meanwhile, outside, Rishabh stood with his brother, Karan and his son. 
Ronit, Rishabh's brother, glanced back and signaled his men to get to work. They began entering Vikram's mansion. 
"Karan, did you manage to hack the cameras?" Rishabh asked, his voice flat as he braced for the worst. 
"Dad, you should stay here," Abhi said, Rudra just stared at the mansion. 
"Rudra, stick with Abhi. Keep him safe. You two check the first and second floors while Rishabh and I head to the basement," Ronit ordered, intentionally sending them away from the basement. 
"Let's move, Bhaiya," Ronit said, but Rishabh shot him a disgusted look. 
"Stop calling me brother. I don't need your help," Rishabh snapped, quickly checking his gun. 
Abhi looked between them, confused about what had caused their animosity. 
Ronit turned to Karan, but Karan remained by Rishabh's side. 
"Make sure Abhi stays safe," Karan said, glancing at Rudra. 
They all split up. Abhi and Rudra jumped into a fight with Vikram's goons, searching every room they could find. 
After taking down anyone who got in their way, Rishabh, Karan, and Ronit pressed on. 
Rishabh and Ronit flinched at the sound of Aru's scream. Rishabh froze, his mind going blank as he sprinted toward the noise. 
Karan and Ronit's eyes widened in shock as they tried to follow him, but a swarm of men started closing in on them. 
Meanwhile, Aru's scream reached Rudra and Abhi as well. They exchanged a glance and took off toward the sound. 
Rishabh found himself in front of an iron wall that looked like a prison. His eyes turned red with rage as he saw Aru surrounded by several men, while Vikram puffed smoke nonchalantly. 
"Open it!" he yelled, completely losing it at the sight of his daughter in distress. 
Aradhya tried to catch a glimpse of her dad, but the men holding her twisted her arm, causing her to scream again. They only released her when they heard a crack. 
"OPEN THIS DAMN DOOR!" Rishabh shouted, pulling at the iron bars. Vikram chuckled and approached Aradhya. 
"You know, she tastes really good..." Vikram said, placing his hand inappropriately on her. He purposely bites Aradhya's lips drawing blood from them 
"Dad," Aradhya whispered, but her voice was drowned out. 
"STOP!" Rishabh yelled again, his voice filled with desperation. Vikram laughed at his helplessness. 
"She tastes so good that I let my men have their fun with her too. Isn't that thrilling?" Vikram taunted, aiming a gun at Aradhya's head. 
"I'll let her go if you surrender," he offered. Rishabh took a moment to think, then nodded. He was just trying to buy some time; it was better for him to suffer than for his daughter.
He nodded again, and the men escorted him into the cell. Rishabh noticed the lock that Vikram's guy had forgotten to secure.
He bolted toward Aradhya, but one of Vikram's men landed a punch in his gut.
"Your son made a fool of my son. Time for some payback. Oh, and I have some nice videos of your daughter. I'd love to add yours to the collection," Vikram taunted, forcing Rishabh to kneel.
Rishabh's gaze never left Aradhya for a second.
Out of nowhere, Vikram punch Rishabh, turning his face to meet his own. 
"Look at her only if you want to see me taking her all," he sneered, laughing wickedly as he and his men began to beat Rishabh.
But then, Vikram's men started collapsing one by one. Confused, Vikram looked up to see Abhi and Rudra.
He quickly checked his camera, which only showed Rishabh entering his mansion.
"When did you all get here? Only Rishabh came to this island . " Vikram asked, frowning. The cell door slammed shut, and Ronit smirked as he stood with the others.
"Not a smart move. You shouldn't have kept this place so secluded. I like this island too, but did you really think you could handle us all alone with some of your pet dogs?" Ronit questioned. Rishabh quickly stood up and wrapped his shirt around his daughter's naked body.
"Aru?" he said, and she tried to whisper something back, but she closed her eyes, feeling safe in his embrace.
Rishabh took a few determined steps toward Vikram and started throwing punches. Vikram tried to fight back, but he couldn't land a single hit.
"Rishabh, let me handle this," Ronit yelled, pulling his brother away from Vikram.
Abhi attempted to approach Vikram, but a fierce look from Karan and Ronit made him stop in his tracks, seething with anger.
"I'll take care of him," Ronit said with a grin. He began to lead Vikram outside, but Vikram shoved him aside and aimed a gun at Rishabh. Just as he pulled the trigger, Abhi lunged forward, pushing Rishabh out of the way. The bullet struck Abhi right in the chest. 
Abhi clutched his chest and reached for his gun, but Rudra quickly grabbed his hand. 
"I don't want to end this so quickly," he said, glancing at Vikram. In a flash, Ronit wrapped his arm around Vikram's neck, and within moments, Vikram was out cold. 
"Abhi, breathe," Rishabh urged, torn between his daughter and son. 
"Rishabh, focus. We need to get out of here now. I'll take Aru to your private hospital in our chopper, but Abhi needs urgent medical help. You give him first aid and come with him, along with Rudra and Karan," Ronit instructed as he lifted Aradhya. 
"No, you can't take her!" Rishabh yelled, pain etched on his face. 
"Trust me, bhai. She's my daughter too," Ronit replied. But Rishabh still shook his head. 
"Karan, please don't leave my daughter alone even for a second."