Narrator’s POV---
Badshah was aware of Mathew’s every move, every reaction to his actions and hence he planned to put Mathew under test! And how well Mathew stands on the test would decide Alicia’s fate!
Badshah, calmed himself as he prepared two drinks and he mixed a certain powder in Mathew’s drink and waited for him to come. He didn’t have to wait long before Mathew arrived. He kissed the back of Badshah’s hand to show respect and spoke in hurry, “Badshah! What may I do for you?”
“Ahh! My Son! Do I need some work or favour to meet you?” Badshah said smiling generously and ushered him to sit. Mathew sat on the single sofa opposite to Badshah and looked at his watch.
“I just wanted to have a drink with you Mathew! We haven’t got time to talk anything other than business, so I thought
