Within ten minutes, the cars screeched to a halt outside the hospital.

The entire area was already surrounded by black-suited guards. No one dared to step closer.

Ekansh stepped out, still holding the unconscious girl in his arms. His grip was firm, yet careful—something no one had ever seen before.

The moment the doctors noticed him, they straightened instantly.

“Mr. Rajvanshi—”

“Save her.”

His voice was low, but carried authority that left no room for delay.

The doctors rushed her inside.

Outside the ICU, Ekansh sat silently on the bench, his elbows resting on his knees, fingers interlocked. His face was calm… but his eyes were darker than usual.

Dev stood beside him, lost in his thoughts.

Why do I feel like I know her…?

Not just know… I’ve heard about her…

She’s not normal… she’s dangerous…

“Dev.”

His body stiffened. “Yes, Boss.”

“Find everything about her.”

A small shock hit him—but he hid it well. “Alright, Boss.”

But inside—

Boss… interested in a woman?

I thought he—

Ekansh slowly lifted his gaze.

Dev froze.

“Stop thinking nonsense,” Ekansh said coldly. “And do your job.”

Dev flinched. “Y-Yes!”

He definitely reads minds…

After some time, the doctor came out.

“Mr. Rajvanshi, she is out of danger.”

Ekansh gave a slight nod. “Condition?”

The doctor hesitated. “Frankly… it’s unbelievable. She was in the ocean for four to five hours. With that injury… survival is almost impossible.”

Ekansh’s eyes didn’t move.

“Can I take her?”

“If you can arrange full medical care at home, yes. I’ll send a doctor and nurse.”

“Do it.”

Within an hour, she was shifted to his private villa.

As Ekansh entered carrying her, the entire mansion froze.

Servants. Guards. Staff.

Everyone stared.

Ekansh Rajvanshi… hated touch.

Yet he carried her like she mattered.

Without a word, he walked straight to a room and gently placed her on the bed.

“Sir…?” Leo, the head butler, stepped forward in shock.

Ekansh didn’t even look at him.

“Take care of her. You’re responsible.”

Leo’s eyes widened. “Y-Yes, Sir…”

Ekansh left.

“Doctor… what happened to her?” Leo asked nervously.

“She’s in a temporary coma.”

Leo inhaled sharply. “How long?”

“Two to three days… maybe more.”

Two Days Later

“DEV!”

The shout echoed across the mansion.

Dev rushed in, almost stumbling. “Y-Yes, Boss!”

Ekansh stood near the window, his back facing him.

“Useless,” he said coldly. “You still don’t have her information?”

Dev’s throat went dry. “Boss… there’s nothing. No records. No identity.”

Silence.

“It’s like…” Dev hesitated, “…she doesn’t exist.”

Ekansh slowly turned.

“Do you hear yourself?”

Dev lowered his head.

Before the tension could rise further—

Knock. Knock.

“Sir…” Leo’s voice came from outside. “She’s awake.”

Ekansh didn’t wait.

He walked out immediately.

As he passed Dev—

“Be ready. I’ll deal with you later.”

Dev gulped and followed.

Inside the Room

She was sitting on the bed.

Still.

Silent.

Her face blank… like she felt nothing.

Ekansh stopped a few steps away.

For a moment—

He just looked at her.

She slowly lifted her eyes.

Their gazes met.

And the air changed.

“Sir, she is stable now,” the doctor said. “Just make sure her wounds are cleaned regularly.”

Ekansh nodded.

The doctor left.

Silence returned.

Ekansh stepped closer.

“Can you hear me?”

No response.

She kept staring at him.

Unblinking.

Almost… fearless.

His brows frowned slightly.

“Are you mute?”

Still nothing.

Behind him, Dev’s heart started racing.

This is bad… she’s not reacting… she’s observing…

Then—

She moved.

Slowly.

Her fingers clenched the bedsheet.

Her gaze sharpened slightly.

And finally—

“…Where am I?”

Her voice was soft… but steady.

Ekansh’s eyes narrowed.

“My place.”

A pause.

“You were found in the ocean.”

She blinked once.

“…Ocean…”

Then her gaze shifted back to him.

Sharp.

“Who… are you?”

Ekansh didn’t answer immediately.

Instead, he stepped closer… enough to tower over her.

“That’s not important.”

A pause.

“Do you remember who you are?”

Silence.

Her eyes flickered—just for a second.

Something passed through them.

Fast.

Dangerous.

Gone.

“…No.”

Dev froze behind them.

She’s lying…

Or worse… she actually doesn’t remember…

Ekansh studied her face carefully.

Then—

A slow, cold smirk appeared.

“Fine.”

He straightened.

“Until you remember…”

His voice dropped.

“You stay here.”

For the first time—

A reaction.

Very small.

But real.

Her fingers tightened slightly.

Her eyes darkened.

Not fear.

Not confusion.

Something else.

Something that made even Dev uneasy.

Boss…

You just brought a storm into your own house…