The private jet touched down on the tarmac of the Raichand estate in Europe. For fifteen long years, this day had only existed in dreams—yet now, it was real. Avni Raichand, the lost daughter, the mother who had endured exile, stepped onto the grounds of her ancestral home, her head held high, yet her heart brimming with emotion.
As the estate gates opened, family members gathered to welcome her. Faces she had not seen since childhood—or had only glimpsed in faded memories—were now alive, radiating relief, joy, and love.
Emotional Reunions
Arjun Raichand, her grandfather, clasped her hands with trembling strength. "Avni… my granddaughter… my blood," he whispered, tears glistening in his eyes. "You've returned to us."
Savitri Raichand, the Iron Lady of Europe, rarely showing softness, let a rare smile touch her lips. "You have endured much, and yet… you are as strong as I knew you would be."
Aryan Raichand, her father, held her tightly, his voice breaking. "My daughter… we feared we lost you forever. You have returned, and nothing else matters now."
Sumitra Malhotra-Raichand, her mother, pressed her hand to Avni's cheek. "Our Avni… our little girl… fifteen years of worry… we will never let you go again."
Meera's brothers and cousins—Aaryan, Arin, Aahana, Arav, Veer, Vanya, Varun, and the rest—gathered around her, each struggling to contain their tears, some bowing in respect, others embracing her tightly, the years of longing and pain melting away in a single moment.
The courtyard echoed with laughter, cries, and whispered words of relief. Avni's heart ached with the weight of years, but for the first time, she felt home.
Reclaiming Her Role
Even as the emotional reunions continued, Avni knew there was work to be done. Fifteen years of exile had left her with knowledge, strategy, and connections that would enable her to rebuild her family's legacy and protect them in ways they could not imagine.
She addressed her family, her voice firm yet warm. "I am back—not only to be your daughter and sister, but to restore the strength and honor of our family. We will rebuild, train, and prepare for the world. And… I will find my missing children."
Her first steps were strategic:
Family Martial Training: Avni reopened the Raichand family's private training halls. Children and adults alike began rigorous sessions under her guidance, incorporating martial arts, strategy, and the internal cultivation techniques she had mastered under the masters in India.
Intelligence and Network Agency: Working in secrecy, Avni started building her own intelligence agency. Using her knowledge of global operations and combining it with Raichand and Malhotra resources, she established a network covering all seven continents, with operatives, hackers, spies, and diplomats feeding her information.
Rebuilding an Empire: In the shadows, Avni coordinated operations, not just to protect her family but to track and locate her missing children. Every lead, every whisper, every intelligence report was analyzed, cataloged, and cross-checked. Slowly but surely, her empire grew—quiet, precise, and unstoppable.
The Vision
Standing in the central hall of the estate, Avni looked out over the courtyard, where her family trained, strategized, and prepared. Her gaze was sharp, her mind calculating, yet her heart remained anchored to a singular mission: reuniting her children and securing their legacy.
Even in secrecy, even under layers of diplomacy, technology, and strategy, one thing remained clear: the Avni Raichand network would soon stretch across the world, and no force could hide her children from her.
From the shadows, she would guide, protect, and prepare—not just for herself, but for the next generation. And with every passing day, the distance between her and her missing children grew shorter.