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Chapter 3: Thrones & Thorns

The Rajmahal of Udaipur glimmered like a thousand stars had descended upon it. Chandeliers bathed the grand dining hall in a warm, amber glow, casting flickering reflections onto the pristine marble floors. The scent of sandalwood and mogra drifted through the corridors, and the soft strains of a sitar played in the background, orchestrating the perfect ambiance for a dinner meant to unite—but secretly stir—a storm.

Tonight wasn’t just any dinner. It was a high-profile yet intimate gathering—meant only for the royals of Jaipur and Udaipur, their key council members, and close family.

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