"I present you, Mr Sahir Mehta, Kabir Mehta and I's younger brother."

Both brothers smirked at the shocked expression of Luthra Family. Kareena felt as if someone just snatched her soul from her body, the same goes for Mahira and Sherlyn. Rishabh? well he didn't expect this!

"How? How is this even possible? The world know that Kabir Mehta has only one brother and that's you!" Kareena said in disbelief.

"Kareenaji, who said that my elder brother, Kabir, should only have a brother? It's our decision. We didn't want to expose him." Siddhart said, wrapping his arm around Sahir's shoulder.

"And I don't like being in the limelight. I prefer remain in the shadows." Sahir added.

"Now, cat got your tongue? What did you all call my brother? Badtameez, orphan, you insulted him, right?" Siddhart looked at them dangerously, "I don't care if you say these things to me but if it is about my brother, then I can't keep calm. We spent years in protecting him and I won't let you, evil bloody murderers, hurt him, even less, insult him."

"Siddhart , calm down, they are not worth it. Remember our motive. They are already destroyed. We are near our goal, this house, their company belong to us. Remember for whom we are doing this."

Siddhart visibly calmed down. He looked around him and at the Luthras who were standing there helplessly. This makes him chuckle.

"Who would have thought that one day, a family like Luthra, will be like this; helpless, poor, don't have anything in their hands, in other words, a low class family they became." He walked towards Kareena, "You were very proud of your status right? High class family. We are Luthras. That's the words you used to say, then what happened?" Siddhart laughed.

"Okay, we got it. Please gives us a few days to leave this house with our things. We will need to shift my father also and find a new place. Then you guys can move here." Rishabh said, staring at Siddhart only.

"Who says I'm going to move here?" They stared at him confused, "Oh just because I'm the owner doesn't mean I'm moving here and to be honest, I don't want to move here. I don't want you guys evil shadows on my niece. I'm happy in my own house."

"But then, this house will just be closed?" Rakhi asked at last.

"Ofc not, auntyji. There will be another person moving here and he is so considerate that he is letting you all stay here but at a condition; you guys will be working here you know as maids, as servants... Ahh I can already imagine it." Both brothers chuckled.

"He has not the right to do that! We refuse!" Kareena shouted.

"You don't have any other choice since the person coming here is the new owner. I just arranged everything for him. He is a weird guy, he only wanted the Luthra Mansion as his house. He should be coming soon." Sahir looked at him in shock.

"You're serious! He's coming here! Omg, I miss him so much." Siddhart chuckled at his brother's excitement.

"Who is this guy after all? What does he want this house?" Shrishti asked.

"This man, well, he is very famous in India, especially in Mumbai. No-one had ever seen him but still people loves him. The best person ever though some people may disagree." Sahir praised.

Rishabh looked at him closely. The way he was talking about this man was as if he admired him a lot. He had the same look in his eyes as when he was praising... Rishabh widened his eyes.

"No no no, don't tell me he is the one who bought this house." Rishabh said in disbelief.

"Who? Who are you talking about?!" Kareena asked impatiently.

Sahir looked at Rishabh's eyes, understanding what he was thinking. Sahir nodded slightly, feeling a bit guilty when Rishabh's expression changed to fear.

"Who is he talking about Rishabhji?" Shrishti asked noticing his expression.

"I will tell you... This house now belong to... Mumbai ka sabse bada gangster, Mr X." Siddhart said smirking evilly.

Everyone gasped loudly as fear started grasping them. Their house was now own by a criminal. Not an ordinary but a Mafia, the most feared one.

"Look at their face Sahir, it became so white! I'm having so much fun dude." Siddhart laughed, "I know you have a lot of questions like 'How does he know him? He's kidding right? Impossible!' bla bla bla but trust me I'm not. Mr X is a good friend of mine, no... He is family."

At these words Shrishti started putting the pieces together. The way Sahir and Siddhart spoke highly of this person, the trust they have in him and not to forget that he is Mafia, it is as if Siddhart was part of the Mafia or ... someone of his family was part. Shrishti widened her eyes as realization dawned upon her.

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"Sir, is this true your brother, business tycoon Kabir Mehta, was part of the mafia?" Everyone became silent.

"This are only rumors. I know my brother; he was one of the most sweetest person ever. Even if he was in the mafia, I don't think he would had tell me, he would have keep me safe. I'm his younger brother after all, he had looked after me as a father." They nodded in agreement.

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"Here!" She showed them a page. Rishabh quickly scan the page and the badge.

"I still don't see any difference." Sahir said after a while.

"You need to check your eyes. This is not an 'X' but rather it is -"

"An 'K' '' Rishabh said, cutting off Shrishti. She nodded enthusiastically.

"You mean Mr X real name start with a K?" Mehr said.

"Wow! Shrishti you are a genius!" Sahir said when he finally realized the difference. Shrishti smiled smugly.

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Mr X is a good friend of mine, no... He is family."

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He is family...family... Mr X real name start with K...K...K...Kabir Mehta

Shrishti started clapping loudly and looked at the Mehtas brothers impressively.

"You are a bastard Mr Siddhart Mehta but an intelligent and cunning one. Actually your whole family is. So tell me, how did you manage to pull this off ?"

"Pull what off?" Sahir asked instead.

"The death of your brother! He's faking his death right? Kabir Mehta is alive, isn't it?" Everyone looked at her shockingly

"Shrishti, what are you saying ? Everyone knows that Kabir Mehta died in a car crash. " Sameer said.

"Did he really died or is it just for the world? Tell me Mehtas. Is your brother coming right now? Don't bother to lie, that's what you guys are pro at but I won't fell into your lies."

"Shrishti I know they're bad but you can't accuse them of something like this! Moreover this isn't the subject right now. We are talking about Mr X right now."

"And I'm also talking about him! I'm talking about how Siddhart Mehta told the world about his brother being a part of the Mafia when it's clearly a lie!"

"Shrishti, stop beating around the bushes and tell us clearly what you mean." Mehr said at last.

"Mr X is no other than his brother, Kabir Mehta. Am I right Mr Siddhart and Sahir Mehta?"

Everyone turned towards the brothers in shock, fearing that what Shrishti just said was the truth. Siddhart smirked and turned towards Sahir.

"You were right, she would have been the first one to connect the points just like how she'd guessed the truth about the badge." Sahir looked at Sid smugly.

"Shrishti Arora, I must admit you are an impressive woman,very intelligent. Sahir told me how you managed to discover the reality behind the 'X' badge. How it ain't an 'X' but rather a 'K'

I must correct you tho. I didn't lie; Kabir really wasn't part of the Mafia... He was the Mafia himself. Yes, Mumbai ka sabde bada gangster, Mr X, humara bhai tha."

Nobody said anything after this bomb was exploded, they didn't know what to say. Noticing the silence, Sidhart continued.

"But sorry to say Shrishti, you are wrong, the actual Mr X isn't my brother. The latter did really died, there is no cover up or fake death as you thought."

"I don't understand." Karan spoke up. Sid looked at him.

"What do you not understand?" Sahir asked instead.

"If your brother was Mr X, as you said, then shouldn't you have taken his place as the leader? Why appoint another person? Why didn't you tell the world that Mr X is dead?"

"You see that's the problem with you people. You think Mr X is just a person, a man, like us, but that's where you are wrong. Mr X is not just a name, it's a brand, it's a title that represent our mafia family." Sidharth explained.

"And the new leader isn't a stranger as you are thinking, we said it; he's family. Actually he is more than family, he is our god.

After bhaiya death, he is the one who became our protector. Bhaiya was our dad but him? He is more than that. He is our mom, dad, brother combined.

He is our family's jaan. Just like Karan Luthra is this family's jaan. We can do anything for him. He's been with us for a small time only but it's like we have known him for our entire life.

So beware if you guys ever tried to do anything to hurt him. I know he's strong enough to make you all suffer and all but we won't bear it if he's hurt. Beware else you guys will face the wrath of the Mehtas siblings."

Sahir said dangerously and everyone shivered as his eyes were so cold when he uttered these words. At that moment, they realized that Sahir Mehta isn't the Sahir they knew.

At the same moment, footsteps sound are heard. A second later, several men in black armed with their weapons and wearing sunglasses entered the hall. They were like bodyguards but Luthra knew they weren't.

"Ahh you are here. Everyone at their position. The boss will be here any minutes now." Siddhart said.

The men nodded and some went upstairs, positioned where they can see the hall. The others stood all round the hall so that Luthra were surrounded.

Luthras looked around in fear and nervousness. Who would have thought that a simple party would ended up changing their lives forever. The biggest question they have in mind right now...

Who is Mr X? What's his truth? How are they gonna live with him? How is he gonna treat them? All these questions that will be answered in some minutes.

Minutes later, a roaring sound of motorcycle is heard. A black motorcycle stopped just at their entrance of Luthra House. The person sitting on it switched off and got down. He entered the house with a swag.

Luthra stared at the person shockingly as the person removed its helmet, revealing her long hair. Her eyes hidden behind sunglasses and her face covered. Her black clothes consisting of a closed leather jacket, black skinny jeans and heel boots.

The person stopped right in front of Luthras, who looked like they had seen a ghost... well can't blame them. I mean, who wouldn't when you get to know that Mr X, Mumbai biggest gangster, was in fact a woman.

"Yeh Mr X? Vo ek ladki!" Kareena said in disbelief.

"So what? A girl can't be leader? When you yourself rule over your family and you are a woman then why can't she?" Sahir said in defense.

Mr X showed his palm to stop Sahir. The latter stayed quiet and looked at Kareena angrily. Mr X stood right in front of Kareena, staring at her from top to bottom.

"6 years may have passed but Kareena Luthra is still a bitch. Glad to know that she haven't changed." Mr X said hatefully.

Shrishti and Karan froze at the familiar voice while Sahir and Siddhart snickered. The rest of the family were shocked to hear these words that they didn't realize the voice.

"Hey you can't talk to my mom like that!" Kritika snapped at her.

All Mr X men straightened their posture, their hand resting on their pocket where their guns were. Kritika flinched in fear and took some steps back. Mr X signaled her men to be at ease.

"This can't be possible... no no no." Shrishti said, looking at Mr X in denial but hope.

Karan took some steps forward and stopped right in front of Mr X. His hand shivered as he reached for the sunglasses. Removing them, he looked at the familiar brown eyes that was once looking at him with warm but today he found such a coldness that he flinched very hard. He reached for the face cover also but she stopped him.

"What's the hurry Mr Luthra? Are you that desperate to see my face? I don't think your wife would appreciate that."

But despite this, Karan removed the mask. He stumbled back when he saw her whole face. The Luthras couldn't see her face as Karan was standing in front of her.

As their eyes met, all their past memories started coming back to his mind. He couldn't think straight. At that time, only one word was coming to his mind...

"Preeta..."

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I'm soo sorry for the late update, I had my reasons.
Soo what do you think of this chapter?
What thing you didn't expect at all?
All of you were right, Mr X is no other than our heroine, Preeta Arora 😎
But I know it was obvious 😪
Now the real fun begins, get ready for the insult of Luthras

07/01/2022