Encounter

The Roy mansion’s corridor stretched long and silent, shadows pooling in every corner. The lights had been turned off after the party, leaving only slivers of moonlight cutting through tall windows. Evansh’s footsteps echoed steadily as he made his way toward Akshay’s study.

Then, a sudden rush of movement—instinct snapped through him. He ducked just as something swung at the back of his head. The blow cracked against the wall instead, splintering wood.