A Late-Night Drive and a Stolen Kiss

The audacious act of personally delivering the next day's shipment had worked. The Aggarwal Bakery was no longer just a business venture; it was a defiant statement. The media had a field day, plastering pictures of Anika and Vikram, side-by-side in a spotless Aggarwal truck, delivering boxes of pastries with a resolute expression. The hotels and cafes, impressed by their resilience and show of force, had not only accepted the deliveries but had placed even larger orders. The Khans' sabotage had backfired spectacularly, turning a minor setback into a public relations triumph. Anika and Vikram had won the battle, but the war, they knew, was far from over.