“And if you’re ever tired of being known for who you know, you know you’ll always know me.” Dorothea "Don't worry, Phool." Udai Singh reassured her as she paced the chambers of her grandfather's office. "A deal is a deal for the Sisodiyas. I assure you, the wedding will not be called off." Maldeo Rathore, the patriarch of the Rathore Royal Family, was sitting in the high chair, watching Udai Singh, resting his wrinkled hands on his chin. "I hope you remember it is the Sisodiyas who will benefit more from such an alliance." He spoke gruffly. "Of course, Raoji." Udai Singh agreed. "You are pulling us out of a major setback in the business, and I will forever be grateful for your endeavours." He rubbed his hands together. The man thought he was a fool, did he? The entire circle was aware of Phool's late-night adventures into the house of a notorious movie star that led to a much-publicised breakup. She wasn't much soug...
" Guess maybe I am better off now that we don’t talk.” ~ Now that we don’t talk Udai Singh sat in a big armchair, looking distraught. In front of him stood his sons, wife, daughter-in-law and the girl he chose for Pratap. Phool Kanwar Rathore was the first to speak. “ I… think you should get a DNA test done. I mean, with so much at stake… it is a fortune to be heir to all this…” “No one asked for your opinion.” Shakti snapped. “I think she has a point.” Udai Singh nodded, making Pratap share a glance with his mother “It is better to be safe than sorry. Besides, I don’t trust…” “He is mine!” Pratap’s voice made Heer look up. She had never imagined Dadabhai would say that. “I don’t want any paternity test. He is mine!” “How are you so sure?” Udai Singh frowned suspiciously. “This is no time to be emotional, Pratap. Be rational.” he had never approved of the match, but his son had always been weak about Ajabdeh. Jaivanta was too happy to care. But Udai Singh never wanted the Sisodiy...
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