New Identity

The next morning, Raj woke up beside Urvashi in bed. In the adjacent room, his brother was sleeping with two of Urvashi's crew members who resembled Russian models. Downstairs, Vijay and Vikas were also with girls in their rooms. Urvashi woke up groggily, nursing a hangover.

As she glanced at Raj, she blushed, memories of the previous night flooding back, particularly her bold advances towards him in front of Bobby and the MLAs. Raj, feeling the weight of his financial worries, momentarily decided to set them aside and enjoy the moment. He held her tightly, picked her up, and carried her to his room. As he did this, everyone cheered for him. For his brother, he was helping with his political career, and for the MLAs, he was their cash bank for winning elections without using their own money.

It's not like he did not thought of the idea of ruling over the MLAs through fear, but he understood the risks involved. Jitendra's previous exploitation of them through fear had backfired, leading them to align with Raj instead and Raj knew that any attempt to control them in the same way could lead to retaliation. To maintain control, he needed absolute power, which he currently lacked, or he could use money as leverage. Drawing from his past life and learnings from the book "The Art of War," Raj strategized ways to establish power without resorting to fear tactics. He remembered the importance of alliances, deception, and understanding the terrain of power dynamics to achieve his goals.

Urvashi approached Raj and said, "You're not planning to leave me anytime soon, are you?"

Raj replied, "I have some business plans to take care of, but don't worry. I haven't forgotten about my promise to help you become an actress. Just wait a little longer. I'm planning to enter the film industry soon, and when I do, you'll have your opportunity."

Raj was aware that Urvashi was mainly involved with him for personal gain, but he didn't mind as he saw it as a mutually beneficial arrangement. However, he was unaware that over time, she started to develop genuine feelings for him. Initially, without Raj's charismatic personality and looks, she wouldn't have engaged in a physical relationship with him for her own advancement. When Raj left her two years ago, she turned to alcohol, even during her performances, as she struggled with his absence.

Hearing this, Urvashi felt a mix of emotions. She was happy that Raj still remembered his promise to help her become an actress, but she also felt a tinge of sadness knowing that he would be leaving her again.

Raj was planning his trip to Dulia village, fully aware that after Tees Maar Khan escaped from the police, he would likely receive his contract from the Johri brothers to steal treasure from a train. Raj anticipated that some time had passed since TMK's escape, and he would probably be shooting in Dulia village, waiting for the train to arrive so he could carry out the heist. Therefore, Raj decided that he should make his trip there, as those treasures were estimated to be worth 400 to 500 crore, which could solve his immediate money problem.

After spending some time with Urvashi in the afternoon near the swimming pool, Raj instructed Vikas, "Now that we have some political support, bring Bittu from jail. Getting bail should be easier now. Also, make some calls and gather details about Tees Maar Khan, who was recently in the news. And bring Vijay to me; he has some tasks to do as well."

In the afternoon, Bobby also left the farmhouse, as he had a lot of work to do for building his own political party.

Raj recognized the importance of anonymity and the need to distance himself from direct involvement in criminal activities to preserve his reputation and freedom to operate. He contemplated the idea of creating a villainous persona that could serve as a shield for his illegal ventures. Establishing fear and a sense of power were crucial elements for running an underworld operation effectively. Without instilling fear, methods like extortion and kidnapping wouldn't yield desired results. If potential targets didn't perceive the threat as significant, they wouldn't comply with demands. Therefore, Raj aimed to craft an intimidating identity that would evoke fear and ensure compliance from those involved in his illicit activities.

-------- Sneha's Pov --------

It's been two days, and Raj still hasn't called me. Has he forgotten about me? When I heard the news that Jitendra killed Krishna, I expected to feel something, but strangely, I'm more worried about Raj than Krishna. Should I go to his farmhouse and meet him? No, he might be busy with work. I don't want to disturb him. Maybe I'll just wait a little longer and see if he reaches out. But this uncertainty is unsettling. Should I call him and check in? Perhaps I could use Krishna's death as an excuse to reach out.

Yes, that's a perfect idea. If I show him I'm upset, he might come to comfort me. Let's give it a try.

The phone is ringing, but he's not picking up. Please pick up, Raj.

[ The person you are calling is currently busy, please try again.. ]

Maybe he's busy. I should wait a little longer. I don't want to seem desperate, even though I am. But I can't help it...

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As Sneha's call came through, Raj recognized the number but decided to ignore it for now, his focus solely on collecting more money for the coming days. Turning to Vijay, Raj said, "Vijay, I have an important task for you. Now that we have political support, it's time to kickstart our extortion business. Create a new identity, like a new villain emerging in the market. Use the media to instill fear in the rich people—builders, businessmen, anyone with money. Attribute some of the killings we did two years ago to this new identity in the media.... And let's use the name 'Kali' for this identity."

As Raj contemplated the name, he sought something that would resonate deeply and leave a lasting impact on those who heard it. After careful consideration, he decided on the name "Kali" It held significance not only because it conveyed a sense of power and authority but also because it symbolized the origins of his system which came from powerfull Asura/demon and one of the most powerful Demon which is yet to born is "Kali", With this name, Raj intended to strike fear into the hearts of those who crossed his path, asserting his dominance and authority in the underworld.

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