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Chapter 162 - Fractured Ties & New Paths
Next day
Gowtham, fueled by anger and ambition, agreed without hesitation. He signed all the papers.
and he got the money.
His father and mother looked heartbroken.
They thought he would fought fight for family, if elder brother pressures him with this.
But he fought for money
Gowtham had traded his family for the cash he needed.
He left the house the same evening, carrying only a small bag and the weight of his decision.
He reached Bangalore late that night.
Without even going to his old house, he went straight to the small flat Varsha had shown him.
She was already there, waiting with basic supplies.
The next day, they began working on the startup in earnest.
By day, they continued at Prakash’s company — Varsha handling temporary HR duties, Gowtham resuming his role. By night, they transformed the small flat into their new office. They bought basic furniture, set up desks, brought Varsha’s PC from home, and started drafting their first client proposals.
They rotated shifts — one would handle office work during the day, the other would stay late at the startup.
They were exhausted, but the shared purpose kept them going.
Gowtham never returned to his old house.
He moved all his important belongings to the new flat the very next day, deciding he needed to stay closer to the work.
Meanwhile, Suresh, Sneha, and Ramya were completely immersed in their 5-day trip. They visited parks, beaches, wildlife sanctuaries, and local attractions. Ramya’s laughter filled every moment. Sneha slowly began to relax. Suresh stayed attentive — holding her hand in crowds, applying sunscreen on her shoulders at the beach, and making sure she felt cared for.
By the end of the trip, they returned to Bangalore feeling lighter. The family time had done them good.
When they reached home, Sneha noticed Gowtham’s door was locked.
on second day after arrival.
The door remained locked.
She mentioned it to Suresh.
“He must have gone somewhere,” Suresh said calmly.
“Don’t contact him. Don’t care for him.”
Sneha respected the boundary. She didn’t reach out.
Almost a week passed with no sign of Gowtham.
One evening, Suresh casually asked the watchman.
The watchman replied, “Gowtham sir took all his belongings. He said he has some work and will stay elsewhere.
He comes occasionally to check on things.”
Suresh’s expression didn’t change, but inside, his mind was already working.
He used his growing influence at V-Activate.
He quietly asked one of the “Hands” to keep an eye on Gowtham’s new location.
The same evening, the report came back.
“Sir, he is staying with some girl. They seem very close.” Should i enquire about the lady or him? and this place??
Suresh leaned back in his chair, a small, satisfied smile forming on his lips.
He already chosen someone? Good..
He replied simply:
“No need to dig more. Let it be.”
Inside, he felt a quiet relief.
If Gowtham was busy with someone else, it would make disconnecting him from their lives much easier.
Next day
Gowtham, fueled by anger and ambition, agreed without hesitation. He signed all the papers.
and he got the money.
His father and mother looked heartbroken.
They thought he would fought fight for family, if elder brother pressures him with this.
But he fought for money
Gowtham had traded his family for the cash he needed.
He left the house the same evening, carrying only a small bag and the weight of his decision.
He reached Bangalore late that night.
Without even going to his old house, he went straight to the small flat Varsha had shown him.
She was already there, waiting with basic supplies.
The next day, they began working on the startup in earnest.
By day, they continued at Prakash’s company — Varsha handling temporary HR duties, Gowtham resuming his role. By night, they transformed the small flat into their new office. They bought basic furniture, set up desks, brought Varsha’s PC from home, and started drafting their first client proposals.
They rotated shifts — one would handle office work during the day, the other would stay late at the startup.
They were exhausted, but the shared purpose kept them going.
Gowtham never returned to his old house.
He moved all his important belongings to the new flat the very next day, deciding he needed to stay closer to the work.
Meanwhile, Suresh, Sneha, and Ramya were completely immersed in their 5-day trip. They visited parks, beaches, wildlife sanctuaries, and local attractions. Ramya’s laughter filled every moment. Sneha slowly began to relax. Suresh stayed attentive — holding her hand in crowds, applying sunscreen on her shoulders at the beach, and making sure she felt cared for.
By the end of the trip, they returned to Bangalore feeling lighter. The family time had done them good.
When they reached home, Sneha noticed Gowtham’s door was locked.
on second day after arrival.
The door remained locked.
She mentioned it to Suresh.
“He must have gone somewhere,” Suresh said calmly.
“Don’t contact him. Don’t care for him.”
Sneha respected the boundary. She didn’t reach out.
Almost a week passed with no sign of Gowtham.
One evening, Suresh casually asked the watchman.
The watchman replied, “Gowtham sir took all his belongings. He said he has some work and will stay elsewhere.
He comes occasionally to check on things.”
Suresh’s expression didn’t change, but inside, his mind was already working.
He used his growing influence at V-Activate.
He quietly asked one of the “Hands” to keep an eye on Gowtham’s new location.
The same evening, the report came back.
“Sir, he is staying with some girl. They seem very close.” Should i enquire about the lady or him? and this place??
Suresh leaned back in his chair, a small, satisfied smile forming on his lips.
He already chosen someone? Good..
He replied simply:
“No need to dig more. Let it be.”
Inside, he felt a quiet relief.
If Gowtham was busy with someone else, it would make disconnecting him from their lives much easier.
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