19-05-2026, 11:36 PM
Chapter 150 - Shifting Tides
The first week had been hectic for everyone.
Varsha threw herself into work with renewed energy. She teamed up with Mirna for a massive recruitment drive — redesigning roles, evaluating existing employees, and aggressively hiring fresh talent. For the first time in months, she felt focused and in control.
In her spare time, she secretly researched Gowtham’s AI startup plan, noting down potential investors. She researched herself to give it as a gift for him when he comes back to work. In her research, One name stood out — V-Activate Group — but she quickly dismissed it. A giant like them won’t bother with someone like Gowtham… or me.
Meanwhile, at home, Gowtham’s recovery made him completely dependent on Sneha. She helped him move around the house, assisted him to the bathroom, and even woke up in the middle of the night when he called her on the phone because he needed to urinate. Every small task reminded him — and her — of how helpless he currently was.
Sneha did it all without complaint, but the emotional and physical toll was visible.
At V-Activate Group Headquarters
By the second week, the circular Suresh had proposed was already in motion.
Companies under Aditya’s funding had conducted the internal exams with the hidden “fun question.”
Aditya called another special Hands meeting. When Suresh entered the room, the atmosphere was electric.
Aditya stood at the head of the table, a rare genuine smile on his face.
“Suresh, can you guess how many ideas we cracked with your circular?”
Suresh shook his head.
“154 solid ideas,” Aditya announced proudly. “We cross-checked the employees. Almost 90% of them were ordinary staff who never showcased their talent before. The Hands are going to have a tough time reaching all of them.”
The room buzzed with excitement.
Suresh said, so im going to have to befriend someone out there as a Hand.
Aditya looked directly at Suresh.
“You are not a Hand anymore.”
Suresh blinked, surprised. “What?”
Aditya’s smile widened.
“You are now one of us. Welcome to the V Club — the decision makers.
You are no longer going to earn me one or two crores. You are going to bring in fifty crores if my projections are right just for a month.
You deserve the best.
I don’t know how I missed you all these days.”
This is the gift im giving you. You will enjoy same power as Vinodhini, but your role is below her on title.
The entire room clapped.
Vinodhini and Viraj gave Suresh respectful nods.
For the first time, Suresh felt truly accepted into Aditya’s inner circle.
Back at Home
That same week, a subtle but noticeable shift began in the house.
Late at night, when the world was quiet, the sounds of Suresh and Sneha’s lovemaking started reaching Gowtham’s ears from the master bedroom. Soft moans, the creak of the bed, Sneha’s muffled gasps — it all carried clearly through the walls.
Gowtham lay awake in the guest room, jaw clenched, staring at the ceiling.
Every night it happened, irritation grew inside him. He had grown used to Sneha coming to him whenever he wanted. Now she was giving that intimacy to her husband — and it stung more than he expected.
He told himself it was just physical frustration.
But deep down, something darker was brewing.
The first week had been hectic for everyone.
Varsha threw herself into work with renewed energy. She teamed up with Mirna for a massive recruitment drive — redesigning roles, evaluating existing employees, and aggressively hiring fresh talent. For the first time in months, she felt focused and in control.
In her spare time, she secretly researched Gowtham’s AI startup plan, noting down potential investors. She researched herself to give it as a gift for him when he comes back to work. In her research, One name stood out — V-Activate Group — but she quickly dismissed it. A giant like them won’t bother with someone like Gowtham… or me.
Meanwhile, at home, Gowtham’s recovery made him completely dependent on Sneha. She helped him move around the house, assisted him to the bathroom, and even woke up in the middle of the night when he called her on the phone because he needed to urinate. Every small task reminded him — and her — of how helpless he currently was.
Sneha did it all without complaint, but the emotional and physical toll was visible.
At V-Activate Group Headquarters
By the second week, the circular Suresh had proposed was already in motion.
Companies under Aditya’s funding had conducted the internal exams with the hidden “fun question.”
Aditya called another special Hands meeting. When Suresh entered the room, the atmosphere was electric.
Aditya stood at the head of the table, a rare genuine smile on his face.
“Suresh, can you guess how many ideas we cracked with your circular?”
Suresh shook his head.
“154 solid ideas,” Aditya announced proudly. “We cross-checked the employees. Almost 90% of them were ordinary staff who never showcased their talent before. The Hands are going to have a tough time reaching all of them.”
The room buzzed with excitement.
Suresh said, so im going to have to befriend someone out there as a Hand.
Aditya looked directly at Suresh.
“You are not a Hand anymore.”
Suresh blinked, surprised. “What?”
Aditya’s smile widened.
“You are now one of us. Welcome to the V Club — the decision makers.
You are no longer going to earn me one or two crores. You are going to bring in fifty crores if my projections are right just for a month.
You deserve the best.
I don’t know how I missed you all these days.”
This is the gift im giving you. You will enjoy same power as Vinodhini, but your role is below her on title.
The entire room clapped.
Vinodhini and Viraj gave Suresh respectful nods.
For the first time, Suresh felt truly accepted into Aditya’s inner circle.
Back at Home
That same week, a subtle but noticeable shift began in the house.
Late at night, when the world was quiet, the sounds of Suresh and Sneha’s lovemaking started reaching Gowtham’s ears from the master bedroom. Soft moans, the creak of the bed, Sneha’s muffled gasps — it all carried clearly through the walls.
Gowtham lay awake in the guest room, jaw clenched, staring at the ceiling.
Every night it happened, irritation grew inside him. He had grown used to Sneha coming to him whenever he wanted. Now she was giving that intimacy to her husband — and it stung more than he expected.
He told himself it was just physical frustration.
But deep down, something darker was brewing.
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