Chapter 30

Nazir Malik had once been Dhiren's most trusted advisor and friend. Post her father's death, Nazir had become a support system for Shanaya and her family. He had helped her make some of the most crucial business decisions going ahead, and in a way, aided in saving them from their impending doom.

To Shanaya he was a mentor, one she valued a lot. She had listened to him and trusted him, as her father once had.

The man recognised Shanaya as soon as his eyes fell on her. The smile that reached his face was surprising and welcoming.

"Shanaya, my child. I didn't know you'd be here," he remarked in his gentle voice. He always walked with stiff shoulders and his greyed hair shone like silver under the light.

"I can say the same about you, uncle Nazir," she mumbled, drawing a polite smile on her face despite the jitters she had felt moments ago. "How have you been?"

"As good as always. Maybe a little busier. Or I'd have stopped by your office to check up on Shaheer. I hope my son is impro