📖 Chapter 14 – The Mysterious Businesswoman
The first rays of dawn spread across the quiet neighborhood. While most were still asleep, Arjun was already awake, his body moving with precision in the small courtyard outside his home.
He threw a combination of punches—jab, hook, uppercut. His fists blurred, slicing through the cool air. His legs followed in a flawless kick sequence, balance perfect.
Every breath was steady. Every movement calculated.
> [Body Optimization: 36%]
[Strength + Speed steadily improving. Adaptation rate increasing.]
The Nanochip's updates echoed in his mind, but Arjun didn't stop. Sweat rolled down his back as he transitioned into push-ups, then into sprint drills across the lane.
I can't reveal this strength yet, he thought. Let them think I'm still weak. A tiger in the shadows is more dangerous than one roaring in the open.
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Silent Strategy
Later that morning, as he jogged toward the park, Arjun's gaze swept the streets. On the surface, he looked like any other student training. But his mind was constantly tracking.
The Nanochip highlighted subtle details:
A car that had passed his house twice yesterday.
A man pretending to read the newspaper, but his shoes too polished for a commoner.
A faint political flyer on the windshield of a suspicious vehicle.
> [Analysis: High probability of surveillance linked to Rohit Kapoor's family.]
Arjun's lips curved into a cold smile.
"Good. Watch me all you want. I'll grow stronger right under your noses."
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The Unexpected Encounter
At the park, a small group of morning walkers strolled lazily. Arjun found an empty corner and continued his training—shadow boxing, push-ups, sprinting laps.
Then—he noticed her.
A sleek black Mercedes pulled up at the edge of the park. From it stepped a woman who seemed entirely out of place among the sleepy joggers.
She was in her mid-twenties, tall and striking, dressed in an elegant yet practical workout tracksuit. Long black hair tied in a high ponytail, sunglasses covering sharp eyes, her aura radiated both power and mystery.
Every head turned. Men stared openly, women whispered.
Arjun, however, didn't stop his training. His punches continued—sharp, focused.
The woman's gaze swept the park… then lingered on him.
For a brief moment, their eyes met.
The Nanochip pulsed.
> [Target Analysis: Unknown female. Early twenties. Elevated heart rate detected. Luxury vehicle—registration linked to "Singhania Group." Corporate valuation: 350 crore.]
Arjun's brow furrowed. A business heiress…? No, not just an heiress. The records suggest she's already running part of the company.
The woman walked past the murmuring crowd, heading toward the jogging track. But as she passed Arjun, she slowed, watching the precision of his movements.
Her lips curved in the faintest hint of amusement. "For a student, your form is… unusual."
Arjun didn't pause, his fists striking through the air. "And for a businesswoman, your presence in a public park is… unusual."
The woman tilted her head, intrigued. Not many spoke to her so casually.
"I like to observe interesting things," she said smoothly. "And you… are interesting."
Without waiting for a reply, she continued her jog, leaving the air heavier than before.
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Later That Night
Back in his room, Arjun scribbled on his notebook.
Infosys dip stabilizing.
Next stock entry: Reliance rising soon.
Keep track of Rohit → probable dirty tricks incoming.
Mystery Woman: "Singhania Group." Must investigate further.
The Nanochip chimed softly.
> [Warning: Unknown entity may cross paths with your business trajectory. Potential ally—or rival.]
Arjun leaned back, eyes narrowing.
"A mysterious beauty, a powerful family… If fate throws her in my path, I'll be ready."
And somewhere in her high-rise penthouse, the woman from the park removed her sunglasses, a faint smile playing on her lips.
"Arjun Mehra… Let's see what kind of man you really are."
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🔥 End of Chapter 14 Cliffhanger
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