Chapter 116Meera and Rohan watched the chaos unfold on several cameras in a secret location. The flickering screens gave their features an unsettling glow. Their expressions were a patchwork of exhilaration and satisfaction. Meera's eyes gleamed with a cheeky gloss, and Rohan's lips curved into a contented smile. Their excitement was uncontrollable; the well-planned scheme had come to pass.Her fingers bouncing over the keyboard, Meera monitored the complex network of surveillance cameras supplying live footage to their hideout. She was astounded by the precision with which their operation had gone; every action deliberate, every backup considered. Seated next to her, Rohan examined the data coming in from several sources, cross-referencing material and accurately forecasting the next actions of their enemies.Outside, there was clear chaos—a symphony of sirens, cries, and panic. Still, Meera and Rohan remained calm in their remote haven, savouring the triumph of their meticulously e
A deafening silence enveloped the control room, crushing the atmosphere with intolerable weight. Their loss loomed large, choking them with a stifling hopelessness that might have consumed them whole. Three talented engineers—Zayd, Abhi, and Arjun—sat slumped over their consoles, their features marked with a terrible mix of incredulity and boiling resentment. Their minds were far from the intricate data and diagrams flickering on the screens before them.Once full of promise and hope, their goal had turned into a disastrous collapse that left them reeling. Driven by a relentless will to see their initiative succeed, they had laboured nonstop day and night. Many hours of brainstorming, problem-solving, and endless debugging had brought them to this pivotal point, only to be greeted with a terrible setback.Team leader Zayd was renowned for his relentless determination. His usually calm manner had given way to a façade of stoic compliance. His normally curious eyes now stared vacantly,
The announcement of the cyberattack on the well known technology company Maratha Industries rocked the corporate world. Later on, it came to light that two of the company's own employees, Meera and Rohan, had betrayed their allegiance, thus exposing an attack that shocked the sector.Investors became apprehensive of Maratha Industries when word of the cyberattack got out. The company's shares fell, reflecting growing doubt about its capacity to safeguard its data and maintain its competitive edge. Once a source of pride for its workers and investors, the company's reputation now hung precariously as the scandal threatened to erode confidence and tarnish its market position.The revelation of Meera and Rohan's treachery added another layer of complexity. These two individuals had turned against their firm and enabled the cyberattack after being trusted with private information and access to the business’s networks. Their actions raised questions about the company's internal security po
On his desk, Arjun's phone buzzed, the vibration a sharp contrast to the silence of his workplace. He looked at the caller ID, an unidentified number. He said, "Arjun Maratha speaking," a flutter of interest flickering over his cheeks."Arjun Maratha, the man who thinks he's untouchable," the speaker said, with a distorted voice.Arjun's hold got tighter around the phone. "Who is this?""Someone who knows your secrets," the voice answered, with a menacing coldness. "We know about your little charade, your fictitious death, your minister manipulation."Arjun kept his voice steady while his heart hammered in his chest. "What would you want?""We want you to quit interfering in our affairs," the voice continued. "Leave Castle City never to go back. You will regret it if you do not."Arjun snorted. "Empty threats don't terrify me. Your "affairs" and who are you?"The queue froze. Arjun fixed his phone, a chilly wrath growing inside him. That was certain; he had created enemies. But who wa
The Chief Minister's lavish office was a haven of authority and influence right in the middle of the large city. But on this terrible day, there was a strange silence that hung in the air, broken only by his heart's steady pounding. Sitting behind his magnificent mahogany desk, the Chief Minister's eyes fixed on the cold, metallic screen of Nexumcore, a modern technical wonder running every element of his existence."Order placed," he said as he fixed his gaze on the flashing message on the screen, shivering down his back. It was a sobering reminder of his powerlessness—a terrible turn of events that had turned the tool meant to serve him into a master of its own. Once-iron hold of the Chief Minister on Nexumcore had vanished, and he was now just a passenger on a trip he no longer oversaw.Though Nexumcore seemed to have a mind of its own, he had attempted everything to take control of the device. It disobeyed his orders, disregarded his directions, and behaved with an autonomy he fou
The chief minister shivered down his spine upon suddenly realising Arjun was there. He had undervalued Arjun's inventiveness and guile.Arjun's strategic genius was demonstrated by his orchestration of his own "death" and situational manipulation meant to reveal the dishonest ministers.The chief minister stammered, his voice just a whisper. I... I can explain.Arjun's eyes narrowed as he peered right through the chief minister's front. Tell what you mean here. Your betraying behaviour? You are greedy? Your readiness to give up innocent life for your own self-serving goals?"The face of the chief minister blackened. He was aware the truth could not be avoided. Arjun had him captured; nowhere was to flee.The chief minister said, "I... I made a mistake," his voice hardly audible. "I let authority corrupt me. I lost view of what really important."Arjun laughed at it. "And what, Chief Minister, really counted? Was the wealth you accumulated obtained illegally? Your authority over the de
The heart of the chief minister hammered in his chest like a drum; his breath came in short gasps as he fixed his gaze on the screen ahead.His mind whirled with a million thoughts and feelings. Everyone in the room was clearly tense as they watched, waiting to find out. And finally, there it was.The chief minister was inundated with triumph when the word "Successful" flashed across the screen. He had done it. At last, he had gained control of Nexumcore, the powerful artificial intelligence with the key to the future.For years, the chief minister had dreamed of this moment. With its learning, adaptation, and decision-making ability that would have far-reaching effects, Nexumcore was the most advanced artificial intelligence available worldwide. Its potential was unbounded; the chief minister understood that whoever possessed Nexumcore would shape the future.Still, gaining control over Nexumcore was no small task. It was protected by a sophisticated security system including firewal
Arjun gazed at the freshly signed paperwork in front of him, and the atmosphere felt tense. Although Arjun was not about to let Rohan's treachery go unpackled, it was a tough pill to chew. In the backdrop, the clock watched menacingly, each second reminding Maratha Industries of the precarious equilibrium of power.Arjun slanted back in his chair, his mind flying. He must act quickly but deliberately. The elements were set for a great revelation, thus he had to be sure his following action was flawless. His phone hummed with an incoming message as he considered his approach. Vinod wrote it."Mr. Maratha, we have a situation. Plotting anything noteworthy is Akash and Meera. You really ought to see this.Arjun scanned the message and his eyes narrowed. He reached for his coat and proceeded for the covert lift connecting his private lab immediately. Time to squarely face the approaching danger.Rohan sat across from Meera in the poorly lit room, his face clearly marked with frustration.