unsanctioned meetings

Gowthami rarely attended her office in person, preferring to manage her responsibilities remotely from wherever she stayed. For the last three months, her absence had gone largely unnoticed thanks to Rudra, who had taken over her tasks seamlessly in her and Athreya's absence.

However, rumors had begun to swirl within the Kesari Group of Industries. Whispers spread that Athreya was dead and that Gowthami was missing. This sudden uncertainty created a ripple of anxiety among the board members, who sensed an opportunity amidst the chaos.

In a hushed, dimly lit conference room, the board members gathered for a secret meeting. The atmosphere was thick with tension and anticipation as they took their seats around the long, polished table.

One of the senior board members, Mr. Kapoor, cleared his throat and began, "We've all heard the rumors. Athreya is dead, and Gowthami is nowhere to be found. The company's leadership is in