The Traps of Black Swan

Dylan was taken aback. He commended Aarvi to bring Leon to a new low every time she does something. Nevertheless, he became jelly whether to continue speaking or stop.

The silence fell over in the office room other than Leon's heavy breathing. He was trying his hardest to think of what Aarvi could be planning. 

If he stops the deal, he and the company would be in serious trouble. He had the confidence to bring back the glory of the company but none of the shareholders would listen to him. If he scares each one of the shareholders to support him and make them quiet, his grandfather wouldn't listen to him. It would be the best chance for his grandfather to get rid of him.

If he stops the deal and uses his black money to fill up with the losses, his grandfather and shareholders wouldn't get a reason to pull him down. However, the central administration would stand in front of him asking the questions on the money about its sources. He didn't have time to turn black to white or create a dummy source for his money.. So he will land himself in prison.

If he goes ahead with the deal and acquires the chemical manufacturing plant completely, according to him, they should do better in the market. His position will be more secure without his grandfather or shareholders' trouble, the company will rise to new heights in the business. 

But will Aarvi let that happen? 

Why was she so confident that Friday would be the day of the beginning of his downfall? 

What could she possibly do after he acquires the chemical plant project?

Was she just scaring him to take the wrong step?

"Have you thoroughly checked the background of the company?" Leon asked Dylan without facing him.

Dylan couldn't believe Leon was asking him. This wasn't the Leon he knew. "I have checked once and you have double-checked it. We found no issues." He said word for word to recall that to Leon.

Leon remembers it, he wanted Dylan to double-check. "Is there any new chemical manufacturing plant opening?"

Dylan deeply sighed in silence and responded, "As far as I know, there is no other news. Neither Rivas nor Skylar is acquiring any such business." He cleared it before another question.

Leon nodded. He knew the troubles of withdrawing from the project. He started to believe Aarvi might be just trying to scare him as everything seemed perfect. He passed some instructions, "Go and dig up about the project. If there is any trouble, report me immediately. Check it again and again, meet old employees, and verify everything. Ask around if there were any accidents in the past and the real reason for selling the company." Then he stressed looking at Dylan, "I want every bloody thing rechecked." 

If they find issues, they could terminate the project without losing money. Then get a reimbursement for the day they worked on the project due to concealment of major issues.

Dylan hesitated. It will be dark in no time, he will have to do all the checking in the night. Was this some kind of test by Aarvi? Now he was worried about his steps.

Nonetheless, he had no choice against Leon as it was his opinion to continue with the project, "Sure brother Leon, I will get into work. Why don't you have dinner and take a rest? You don't look well." 

Leon recalled Aarvi's words, 'have your last sumptuous meal and catch your last good sleep.' He had no appetite or was in the state to take a nap. She had ruined it. However, he wanted to prove her wrong and show her plan failed by sleeping and resting well today, tomorrow, and thereafter.

"Get me something delicious. I will rest here."

He didn't realize he was again doing as she said. He ordered his delicious meals and planned for a good sleep to regain his energy. It could be his last, couldn't it?

If he had stayed awake today and worked hard, probably he might have gotten better sleep.

Dylan responded and left the office. After he made sure everything was arranged for Leon's stay, he rushed out to cross-verify everything personally.

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At the other end,

Aaron drove the car towards Skyarc while Aarvi flattened the backrest of the seat and watched the dark sky through the opened sun roof. His right-hand fingers were interlocked with her left as he drove slowly in a pleasant silence.

He was expecting her to take a rest but her eyes were open watching the sky. She turned to him after some time. "Ronron…" He heard him hum as he glanced at her. She continued, "Don't be mad." There was uncertainty in her tone.

"Huh?" Aaron pulled the car aside without understanding what she was thinking which could make him mad. "What's wrong, Cupcake?" His left hand reached out and caressed her cheek.

"I was thinking of Harmons." She shouldn't have but there was any question unanswered, they couldn't help but be more curious and have thought of them.

The tender touch on her cheek suddenly gave a sharp pain. Aaron pinched her cheek and stated how her words were sounding, "You are speaking as if you are attracted to one of the brothers. Is that fake little ex-boyfriend of yours?"

Aarvi: "..."

Aarvi straightened the backrest and countered provokingly, "Oh yeah, not just one, I want to open a harem of men. You will still be my most favorite. Is there an issue?"

He had forgotten her brain doesn't work straight. He threatened, "Before I think of punishment, Cupcake…" He was about to poke her nose but she bit his finger. That was her punishment.

She came to the point, totally aware of what kind of punishment he gives. "No one is born evil. There is always a reason or a person or an event for a person to turn evil."

Aaron briefly nodded indicating he was listening to her. Whereas his mind is already making all the possible connections of her words with Harmons.

"I am guessing Leon Harmon is like this because Dylan could be adopted, sharp-minded, and well-balanced. When the whole family's love shifted from him to Dylan and hearing everyone appreciate him, Leon would definitely be jealous. He must have felt betrayed by his own family hence he is in this state."

Aaron again nodded at her guesstimation. In fact, after hearing her deduction, he was cent percent sure that was the past of Harmons if adoption was real.

"Have you noticed? Dylan has no identity as Harmon. Shouldn't he be the Second master? But Aeon got that identity." Aarvi asked, pointing out the details.

Aaron hummed in response. He hadn't considered or noticed it before. "You mean, Dylan is hiding something. He has different masks hiding his real motive. He saved those girls because he wanted to use them against Leon. He silently follows Leon because he is gathering proofs on Leon."

Aarvi nodded, impressed by how easily he caught her real thoughts. Dylan was always the biggest and toughest puzzle for her to solve. "I think the sister he spoke about, I am kind of sure either he saved her or she is dead. He wants my sympathy so that he stays safe to watch Leon fall. What is he aiming for? Just the downfall of the Leon or the Harmon empire?"

Aaron always had the question, 'What Dylan was aiming for?' He had no answer and Dylan was too intelligent to come to a hold.

Aarvi continued, "Dylan Harmon lost his identity as a Harmon and stayed like a shadow. That's more a reason for him to be sinister."

Aaron took his mobile and dialed a number, "Let's confirm if Dylan is adopted or not." Else they will be overthinking.

Soon Elder Harmon's surprised voice sounded. Aaron spoke politely with the old man. He apologized for the late call and asked directly, "Chairman Harmon, if you don't mind, I would like to know who is your adopted grandson?"

Aaron and Aarvi looked at each other when the call went silent.