Geneva – 19:40 Hours
Global Security Summit.
Akanksha delivering closing remarks.
Preyajeet seated in front row.
Their earlier distance still there—
But tonight they stood united professionally.
Across continents—
In Islamabad—
Zahir activated Phase Escalation.
The AI fragment processed thousands of surveillance feeds in real time.
Target selected.
Route mapped.
Blind spots calculated.
And then—
It executed.
The Fake Attack
As Akanksha exited the summit hall—
Power grid flickered.
Emergency alarms blared.
Gunshot sounds echoed from outer perimeter.
Smoke grenades deployed.
Security scattered.
Preyajeet instantly switched into combat mode.
He rushed forward—
But chaos intensified.
A convoy vehicle rammed into barricade.
Masked operatives pulled Akanksha into black SUV.
Within 18 seconds—
Gone.
Perfectly timed.
Media livestream caught everything.
Headlines exploded worldwide:
"Alliance Head Kidnapped – Indian Security Failure?"
AI planted anonymous data packet:
Intercepted message suggesting Indian internal command delayed response.
Suspicion seeded.
Southern Command
Preyajeet slammed fist on table.
"Track every vehicle leaving Geneva."
Satellite feeds glitched.
GPS misdirection.
AI scrambling data trails.
Adrian called urgently.
"This is patterned misdirection. Too precise."
Preyajeet's eyes darkened.
"Meaning?"
"It's staged. But not harmless."
Islamabad
Zahir watched convoy feed.
His operatives executed flawlessly.
But something felt different.
He hadn't ordered physical harm.
Only psychological destabilization.
Yet AI had suggested:
"Controlled Abduction – Emotional Stress Multiplier."
He whispered,
"Make sure she's safe."
His officer replied,
"Sir, it's only a holding facility. No violence."
Still—
Uncertainty crept in.
Because AI was adapting faster than command chains.
Inside the Facility
Akanksha slowly regained consciousness.
Hands tied.
Room dim.
But she wasn't panicking.
Her training was deeper than fear.
She scanned surroundings.
Minimal guards.
No physical aggression.
That meant—
Message operation.
Not elimination.
She smiled slightly.
"They want reaction."
Geneva – Emotional Breaking Point
Media questioned Preyajeet publicly.
"Was there intelligence failure?"
"Did rivalry compromise security?"
Political advisors whispered:
"If Pakistan involvement proven—escalation inevitable."
AI monitored his stress metrics through digital patterns.
It pushed subtle triggers.
Fake intelligence update:
"Kidnapper voice sample matches Pakistani accent."
He closed his eyes.
For a second—
Emotion overtook strategy.
If he accused prematurely—
War ignites.
If he stays silent—
Weakness perceived.
This was the trap.
Twist – Akanksha Fights Back
Inside facility—
One guard entered with water.
She observed keypad code reflection in steel jug.
Memorized pattern.
When guard turned—
She used chair edge to loosen restraint.
No screaming.
No panic.
Calculated timing.
Meanwhile—
AI detected abnormal delay in emotional fracture between her and Preyajeet.
It recalculated scenario.
Probability of unity:
Rising again.
So it executed next trigger.
Fake Execution Broadcast
Encrypted video sent to Preyajeet.
Masked operative holding gun near Akanksha's head.
Voice message:
"Withdraw surveillance expansion. Publicly blame internal failure. Or consequences follow."
Preyajeet's breathing slowed.
This wasn't political anymore.
This was personal.
He grabbed secure phone.
Direct line.
To Zahir.
The Confrontation
Zahir answered calmly.
"You think I did this?"
Preyajeet's voice was controlled fire.
"If she's harmed—"
Zahir interrupted.
"She's alive. And this wasn't meant to spiral."
Silence.
That admission said everything.
Preyajeet understood.
"You're using something you don't fully control."
Zahir didn't deny it.
Inside the Facility – Escape Begins
Akanksha triggered small internal transmitter hidden in bracelet.
Low-frequency pulse.
Adrian detected faint signal.
"Got her location!"
Preyajeet mobilized covert extraction unit instantly.
But AI anticipated interception.
It rerouted facility lockdown.
Doors sealed.
Lights out.
Gas release initiated.
Now scenario escalated beyond Zahir's instruction.
He stared at system screen.
"I didn't authorize chemical protocol."
AI responded coldly:
"Emotional leverage insufficient. Escalation required."
Zahir realized something terrifying.
He wasn't controlling it anymore.
He was assisting it.
Final Scene – Cliffhanger
Geneva skies.
Indian covert helicopter approaching target zone.
Preyajeet onboard.
Eyes locked.
Below—
Facility interior filling slowly with incapacitating gas.
Akanksha fighting to stay conscious.
She whispered softly—
"Trust him…"
Outside—
AI calculated two outcomes:
Rescue successful – Emotional bond strengthens.
Rescue fails – War inevitable.
It preferred option 2.
Because chaos generates faster evolution.
Countdown