Everyone continued having breakfast.

The dining hall was filled with the aroma of freshly prepared food and light conversations.

Arjun happily enjoyed the Sheera.

Aarav quietly finished his bowl.

Meanwhile...

Kabir was shamelessly enjoying not only his own bowl...

But also the two extra bowls that originally belonged to Rudra and Veeransh.

Every few seconds...

He deliberately looked at both of them before taking another spoonful.

"Hmm..."

"Cupcake ke haath ka Sheera toh sach mein kamaal ka hai."

(Cupcake's Sheera is truly amazing.)

He exaggerated every bite.

"Waah..."

"Kitna tasty hai."

(It's so delicious.)

Rudra looked at him expressionlessly.

Veeransh narrowed his eyes.

Kabir simply grinned.

Inside...

Both brothers had already decided...

Kabir would definitely pay for this later.

Arjun noticed their expressions and lowered his head to hide his smile.

Even Vanya struggled to stop herself from laughing.

Standing near the dining table...

Kalpana happily tasted the Sheera Vanya had served her.

A satisfied smile appeared on her face.

Everything was happening exactly as she wanted.

Thinking that...

She happily took another spoonful.

The very next second...

Her smile disappeared.

Her eyes widened.

A strange burning sensation spread across her tongue.

"Aaah!"

She immediately put the bowl down.

Everyone looked towards her.

Kalpana quickly grabbed the glass of water beside her and drank it in one go.

But...

The burning sensation refused to disappear.

She started coughing.

"Kh... kh..."

Kabir looked confused.

"Aunty?"

"Kya hua?"

(What happened?)

Kalpana desperately fanned her mouth.

"Yeh..."

"Yeh itna teekha kyun hai?"

(Why is this so spicy?)

The dining hall fell silent.

Kabir blinked twice.

Then looked at his own bowl.

He casually took another spoonful.

Chewed slowly.

Then frowned.

"Teekha?"

"Sweet dish teekhi kaise ho sakti hai?"

(How can a sweet dish be spicy?)

Arjun also tasted his bowl again.

"Mujhe toh bilkul normal lag raha hai."

(It tastes completely normal to me.)

Aarav nodded.

"Mere wale ka taste bhi normal hai."

(Mine tastes normal too.)

The Chef looked worried.

He immediately tasted the Sheera from the main serving bowl.

After tasting it...

He looked completely confused.

"Bitiya ne toh bilkul sahi Sheera banaya hai."

(Vanya has made the Sheera perfectly.)

"Isme toh kuch bhi teekha nahi hai."

(There isn't anything spicy in it.)

Kalpana couldn't believe it.

She looked at the bowl.

Then at everyone else.

Finally...

Her eyes landed on Vanya.

For just a brief second...

Her sweet expression disappeared.

"Vanya..."

"Tumne isme kuch milaya hai?"

(Did you mix something in this?)

The dining hall became completely silent.

Everyone looked towards Vanya.

Vanya slowly looked up.

Her innocent eyes widened in surprise.

A hurt expression appeared on her face.

"Aunty..."

"Aap aisa kyun keh rahi hain?"

(Why are you saying that?)

"Maine aisa kyun karungi?"

(Why would I do that?)

"Aap toh mere liye itni achhi hain."

(You are so nice to me.)

Hearing those words...

Kalpana immediately realized she had spoken without thinking.

She quickly forced a smile.

"Nahi beta..."

"Mera woh matlab nahi tha."

(No, dear... I didn't mean it like that.)

Before she could explain further...

Vanya quietly stood up.

She picked up her own spoon.

Then gently took Kalpana's bowl.

Everyone watched silently.

Using her own spoon...

She took a spoonful from Kalpana's bowl.

She calmly ate it.

A few seconds later...

She smiled.

"Dekhiye, Aunty..."

(See, Aunty...)

"Maine isme kuch bhi mix nahi kiya."

(I didn't mix anything in it.)

"Bilkul normal taste hai."

(It tastes perfectly normal.)

To prove herself...

She took another spoonful.

"Bahut tasty hai."

(It's very delicious.)

Kabir looked completely puzzled.

"Sach mein?"

He took another bite from his own bowl.

Then looked at Kalpana.

"Aunty..."

"Mujhe toh bilkul normal lag raha hai."

(It tastes completely normal to me.)

The Chef nodded in agreement.

"Mujhe bhi."

(Me too.)

Kalpana stared at the bowl in complete disbelief.

She couldn't understand what had just happened.

Finally...

She lowered her head.

"I'm sorry, beta."

"Pata nahi mujhe kya ho gaya."

(I don't know what happened to me.)

Vanya smiled sweetly.

"Koi baat nahi, Aunty."

(It's alright, Aunty.)

"Shayad aapko sirf aisa laga hoga."

(Maybe it only felt that way.)

Kalpana forced a smile.

Unable to bear everyone's confused looks...

She quietly excused herself and left the dining hall.

For a few moments...

Silence filled the room.

Arjun looked towards Vanya.

A small smirk appeared on his face.

He knew exactly what she had done.

But he remained silent.

Kabir looked from Kalpana's disappearing back.

To the bowl...

Then towards Vanya.

His eyebrows slowly knitted together.

Something definitely felt strange.

Aarav also glanced at Vanya for a brief moment before continuing his breakfast.

Rudra and Veeransh exchanged a quick glance.

Both of them immediately understood...

The first step of the plan had started without telling them.

Meanwhile...

Vanya quietly continued eating her breakfast.

As if nothing had happened.

The tiny smile hidden behind her spoon was enough for Rudra and Veeransh to understand...

Mission Mosquito...

Round One had been completed successfully.

Soon...

Everyone finished their breakfast.

Although breakfast was over...

None of the five brothers had forgotten what had happened to Kalpana.

Vanya stood up from her chair and dusted her hands.

Looking at all five brothers, she smiled.

"Sab mere room mein aao."

(Everyone, come to my room.)

Without waiting for a reply...

She turned around and walked upstairs.

The brothers exchanged confused glances before following her.

As they climbed the stairs...

Aarav slowed down slightly and spoke softly.

"Lekin agar hum sab ek saath tumhare room mein gaye..."

"Kalpana ko shaq nahi hoga?"

(But if all of us go to your room together, won't Kalpana become suspicious?)

Vanya smiled confidently.

"Tension mat lo, Avi."

(Don't worry, Avi.)

"Aaj woh apne room se bahar hi nahi niklegi."

(Today she won't come out of her room.)

Her confidence only made everyone more curious.

Kabir frowned.

Within moments...

Everyone entered Vanya's room.

Vanya closed the door.

Then quietly locked it.

Click.

Kabir immediately folded his arms.

His curiosity had reached its limit.

"Cupcake..."

"Ab bata bhi do."

(Now tell us already.)

"Plan toh raat se shuru hona tha."

"Phir bina bataye subah hi tumne kya kar diya?"

(The plan was supposed to start tonight. Then what did you do this morning without telling us?)

Vanya raised both her hands dramatically.

"Shanti..."

"Shanti..."

(Peace... Peace...)

Kabir looked around the room.

Then asked seriously,

"Yeh Shanti kaun hai?"

(Who is this Shanti?)

For two whole seconds...

Complete silence filled the room.

Then...

Rudra closed his eyes.

Veeransh pinched the bridge of his nose.

Arjun sighed.

Aarav facepalmed.

Vanya couldn't stop herself anymore.

She burst into laughter.

Holding her stomach, she laughed for a few seconds before finally calming down.

"Kabir bhaiya!"

"Main kisi ko nahi bula rahi."

(I'm not calling anyone.)

"'Shanti' ka matlab hai shaant ho jaiye."

("'Shanti' means calm down.)

Kabir scratched the back of his head awkwardly.

"Oh..."

"Mujhe laga kisi ka naam hai."

(I thought it was someone's name.)

A small smile appeared on everyone's face.

Vanya pointed towards the sofa.

"Ab sab baith jao."

(Now everyone sit down.)

One by one...

Everyone settled down.

Vanya sat on the beanbag opposite them.

Veeransh was the first to speak.

"Aur tum itni sure kaise thi ki Kalpana room se bahar nahi niklegi?"

(And how were you so sure Kalpana wouldn't come out of her room?)

Rudra,Kabir and Aarav also looked at her curiously.

Only Arjun remained relaxed.

He simply looked at Vanya with a small smirk.

Seeing his expression...

Vanya smiled back for a brief second.

Vanya looked at everyone seriously.

"Ek condition hai."

(There's one condition.)

Everyone looked at her.

"Jab tak main poori baat khatam na kar doon..."

"Beech mein koi question nahi puchega."

(Until I finish explaining everything... no one will ask any questions in between.)

Everyone nodded.

Vanya's gaze shifted towards Kabir.

She pointed a finger at him.

"Aur especially aap, Kabir bhaiya."

(And especially you, Kabir bhaiya.)

Kabir immediately looked offended.

He placed a hand on his chest dramatically.

"Main?"

"Main kab beech mein bolta hoon?"

(Me? When do I ever interrupt?)

The remaining brothers silently looked at him.

Kabir understood their answer without anyone saying a word.

He coughed awkwardly.

"Theek hai..."

"Main chup rahunga."

(Fine... I'll stay quiet.)

Satisfied, Vanya nodded.

She took a deep breath before beginning.

"Toh..."

"Kal maine Ari bhaiya se ek medicine mangwayi thi."

"Us medicine ka effect yeh hota hai ki agar usse lene ke baad koi meetha khaye ya teekha khaye..."

"Toh muh mein jalan hone lagti hai."

"Aur kuch der baad loose motions bhi shuru ho jaate hain."

"Har paanch minute mein washroom jana padta hai."

(So... yesterday I asked Ari bhaiya to bring a medicine. That medicine causes a burning sensation in the mouth if someone eats sweet or spicy food after taking it. After some time, it also causes loose motions, making the person visit the washroom every five minutes.)

Kabir instinctively opened his mouth to ask something.

Before he could speak...

He noticed Vanya staring at him.

He immediately closed his mouth and pressed his lips together.

Arjun couldn't help smirking at Kabir's expression.

Vanya continued,

"Maine woh medicine Sheera mein mix nahi ki thi."

"Maine woh subah wali chai mein milayi thi jo maine Kalpana Aunty ko di thi."

(I didn't mix the medicine in the Sheera. I mixed it in the tea I gave Kalpana Aunty this morning.)

This time...

Everyone remained silent just as they had promised.

Vanya smiled in satisfaction before continuing.

"Isliye jab unhone Sheera khaya..."

"Unhe laga Sheera teekha hai."

"Lekin asal wajah medicine thi."

(That's why when she ate the Sheera, she thought it was spicy. But the real reason was the medicine.)

Kabir quickly covered his mouth with both hands, reminding himself that he wasn't allowed to interrupt.

Vanya looked at him and nodded approvingly before continuing.

"Aur ab..."

"Thodi der mein medicine ka doosra effect bhi shuru ho jayega."

(And now... after some time, the second effect of the medicine will also begin.)

The room fell silent.

As soon as Vanya finished...

Kabir immediately raised his hand.

"Ab bol sakta hoon?"

(Can I speak now?)

Vanya laughed.

"Haan, bol sakte ho."

(Yes, now you can.)

Kabir looked at her with admiration.

"Cupcake..."

"Kya dimaag hai tumhara."

(What a brain you have.)

Then he dramatically took a step back.

"Lekin ab humein tumse bhi bachkar rehna padega."

(But now we'll have to protect ourselves from you too.)

Everyone laughed.

Even Rudra's lips curved into a faint smile.

After the laughter subsided...

Rudra looked at Vanya.

"Jab humne raat ke liye poora plan bana liya tha..."

"Toh phir tumne yeh sab kyun kiya?"

(When we had already planned everything for tonight... why did you do all this?)

Vanya folded her arms.

A mischievous smile spread across her face.

"Simple."

"Yeh mere snacks ka badla tha."

(Simple. This was revenge for my snacks.)

"Mere do snacks ki jars uski wajah se waste ho gaye the."

(Because of her, two of my snacks jars got wasted.)

She pouted dramatically.

"Aur..."

"Isse aaj raat wale plan mein bhi help milegi."

(And this will also help with tonight's plan.)

For a second...

The room became completely quiet.

Then...

Kabir burst into laughter.

Holding his stomach, he laughed loudly.

"Oh my God!"

"Sirf snacks ke liye tumne yeh sab kar diya?"

(Oh my God! You did all this just because of your snacks?)

Vanya nodded proudly.

"Bilkul."

(Absolutely.)

"Mere snacks bahut precious hote hain."

(My snacks are very precious.)

The other brothers couldn't help smiling at her answer.

Meanwhile...

In Kalpana's Room

Kalpana hurriedly came out of the washroom, one hand tightly clutching her stomach.

"Ahh..."

"Mera pet..."

(My stomach...)

Her face had turned completely pale.

She slowly walked towards the bed and sat down with great difficulty.

Breathing heavily, she picked up the glass of water kept beside her bed and drank it in one go.

She leaned against the headboard and closed her eyes.

"Bas..."

"Thodi der aaram kar leti hoon."

(I'll rest for a while.)

She didn't even have the energy to think about what had happened during breakfast.

Her whole body felt weak.

Just as she thought she would finally get a little rest...

Grrrr...

Her stomach growled once again.

Kalpana's eyes snapped open.

"Nahi..."

"Ab phir se?"

(No... again?)

Before she could even complain...

Another wave of pain hit her stomach.

"Hai Bhagwan..."

Holding her stomach, she hurried back towards the washroom.

For the last hour...

The distance between her bed and the washroom had become the longest journey of her life.

Vanya's Room

After listening to Vanya's explanation...

Everyone finally understood why she had confidently said Kalpana wouldn't come out of her room today.

Rudra was the first one to speak.

Looking towards Arjun, he asked,

"Arjun..."

"Agar medicine ka effect zyada ho gaya..."

"Aur woh lagataar washroom jaate-jaate behosh ho gayi..."

"Toh hamara aaj raat ka plan kharab ho jayega."

(If the medicine's effect becomes too strong... and she faints after continuously going to the washroom... tonight's plan will be ruined.)

Everyone's gaze shifted towards Arjun.

After all...

He was the one who had brought the medicine.

Arjun remained completely calm.

A faint smile appeared on his face.

"Don't worry, Rudra bhaiya."

"Medicine ka effect sirf shaam chaar baje tak hi rahega."

(The medicine will only work until around four in the evening.)

"Uske baad dheere-dheere iska effect khatam ho jayega."

(After that, its effect will gradually wear off.)

"Woh behosh nahi hongi."

(She won't faint.)

"Bas thoda weak feel karengi."

(She'll just feel a little weak.)

"Aur wahi hamare plan ke liye zaroori hai."

(And that's exactly what our plan needs.)

Rudra silently nodded.

"Theek hai."

(Alright.)

Veeransh also relaxed after hearing Arjun's explanation.

Kabir let out a long sigh of relief.

"Good..."

"Mujhe laga Cupcake revenge lete-lete kuch zyada hi creative ho gayi."

(I thought Cupcake became a little too creative while taking revenge.)

Vanya immediately folded her arms.

"Kabir bhaiya..."

"Mujhe itna bhi irresponsible mat samajhiye."

(Don't think I'm that irresponsible.)

Kabir quickly raised both his hands in surrender.

"Theek hai..."

"Meri galti."

(Alright... my mistake.)

Aarav smiled quietly.

Even Arjun couldn't stop a small chuckle.

The atmosphere inside the room became light once again.

After a few moments...

Vanya clapped her hands softly.

"Accha..."

"Ab sab log apna-apna kaam karo."

(Alright... now everyone go and do your own work.)

Veeransh stood up first.

"Main aur Rudra bhai study room mein work from home karenge."

(Rudra bhai and I will work from the study room.)

Rudra also stood up.

Arjun got to his feet.

"Main bhi aaj hospital nahi jaa raha."

(I'm not going to the hospital today.)

"Reports ghar se hi complete kar lunga."

(I'll finish my reports from home.)

Kabir looked at Vanya expectantly.

Vanya looked straight at him.

A mysterious smile appeared on her face.

"Main normal kaam ki baat nahi kar rahi."

(I'm not talking about your regular work.)

"Aur especially..."

"Kabir bhaiya..."

"Aaj raat ka plan sabse zyada aap par depend karta hai."

(And especially, Kabir bhaiya... tonight's plan depends the most on you.)

Kabir blinked twice.

Everyone smiled at his reaction.

One by one...

Everyone stood up.

Rudra and Veeransh walked towards the study room.

Arjun left for his room to complete his reports.

Kabir and Aarav also walked out together.

Before leaving...

Kabir turned around once.

Vanya only smiled mischievously.

Without answering.

Kabir shook his head helplessly and finally left.

The door quietly closed.

Soon...

Silence filled Vanya's room once again.

Vanya looked around the room.

Making sure everyone had really gone...

She let out a long breath.

Then she slowly walked towards her bed.

The entire morning had been spent planning...

Acting...

And making sure Kalpana suspected nothing.

The next phase of Mission Mosquito would begin tonight.

Night slowly wrapped the Rathore Mansion in silence.

After dinner...

Everyone behaved as if it was just another ordinary day.

The servants finished cleaning the dining hall before wishing everyone good night.

One by one...

They returned to their quarters.

Soon...

The mansion became completely quiet.

---

Kalpana's Room

Exhausted after spending almost the entire day running between her bed and the washroom...

Kalpana finally fell asleep.

Her face looked pale.

Dark circles had already begun forming beneath her eyes.

The medicine had drained almost all her energy.

The room was silent.

Only the ticking of the wall clock could be heard.

Tick...

Tick...

Tick...

Suddenly—

THUD!

The bedside lamp crashed onto the floor.

Kalpana jerked awake.

"Huh?!"

She quickly sat up on the bed.

Her heartbeat accelerated.

"W-What was that?"

She looked around the room nervously.

The lamp lay on the floor.

Confused, she slowly got down from the bed.

"My lamp..."

"Itne achanak kaise gir gaya?"

(How did it suddenly fall?)

She bent down, picked it up and placed it back on the table.

Just as she turned around—

Chan... Chan...

The faint sound of anklets echoed through the room.

Kalpana froze.

Her breathing became uneven.

She slowly looked towards the bedroom door.

No one.

She looked towards the balcony.

Still no one.

A shiver ran down her spine.

"N-No..."

"Yeh meri imagination hogi."

(This must be my imagination.)

Trying to calm herself, she sat back on the bed.

Just then...

The room lights flickered.

On...

Off...

On...

Off...

On...

Off...

Kalpana's eyes widened.

Sweat formed on her forehead.

"H-Hey Bhagwan..."

"Yeh kya ho raha hai?"

(What is this happening?)

---

Meanwhile...

Unknown to Kalpana...

Everything happening inside her room was being watched by six people.

Inside one of the unused rooms nearby...

Kabir sat in front of his laptop.

His fingers moved rapidly across the keyboard.

Several live camera feeds from Kalpana's room were displayed on the screen.

A proud grin appeared on his face.

"Hacker Kabir is officially on duty."

Beside him...

Vanya and Aarav sat on either side.

Each of them held almost invisible transparent nylon strings.

The strings were carefully attached to different objects inside Kalpana's room.

The fallen lamp...

Wasn't an accident.

Vanya had gently pulled one string at exactly the right moment.

Arjun stood behind them with a small camera.

Everything was being recorded.

"If this succeeds..."

"We'll have proof of every reaction."

Veeransh quietly wore a small microphone connected to a hidden speaker placed near Kalpana's room.

Whenever needed...

He would speak through it.

Rudra stood with folded arms.

His sharp eyes observed every detail.

Unlike the others...

He wasn't laughing.

He was making sure every step of the plan went perfectly.

No mistakes.

No unnecessary risks.

---

Back inside Kalpana's room...

The lights finally became normal.

Kalpana let out a relieved breath.

Before she could relax—

Chan... Chan...

The anklet sound echoed again.

This time...

It sounded much closer.

Kalpana immediately stood up.

"W-Who is there?"

Her shaky voice disappeared into the silence.

No answer came.

She slowly walked towards the door.

Every step felt heavier than the last.

With trembling hands...

She grabbed the doorknob.

Slowly...

She opened the door.

The long corridor outside was completely empty.

No one.

Not even a servant.

The entire mansion looked deserted.

Kalpana quickly shut the door.

Click.

She locked it immediately.

Leaning against the door...

She closed her eyes.

Her heart refused to calm down.

Inside the control room...

Kabir struggled to stop himself from laughing.

He covered his mouth.

"Cupcake..."

"Mission Mosquito is working perfectly."

Vanya smiled mischievously.

"Abhi toh sirf trailer tha."

(The real show hasn't even started yet.)

Aarav quietly adjusted another string.

Arjun lowered his camera for a second.

"This expression was priceless."

Veeransh looked towards Rudra.

"The first phase is complete."

Rudra gave a single nod.

"Good."

"No one gets careless."

"Tonight..."

"We finish what we started."

Everyone nodded seriously.

Back inside her room...

Kalpana sat on the edge of the bed, hugging a pillow tightly.

Her frightened eyes remained fixed on the dark corners of the room.

For the first time...

The woman who had confidently manipulated others...

Was beginning to fear the unknown.

And somewhere else in the mansion...

Six silent smiles appeared.

Mission Mosquito had only just begun.

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🦋 Author's Note 🦋

Hello, my lovely readers! 💜

Thank you so much for reading another chapter of Reborn as the Villainess of the Rathores.

And tell me...

Who impressed you the most in today's chapter?

💜 Vanya – The mastermind behind the mission.

🖤 Rudra – Calmly supervising every step.

❤️ Veeransh – Handling the voice effects.

💚 Arjun – Recording everything and helping with the plan.

💙 Kabir – The hacker behind the laptop. 💻

🩵 Aarav – Quietly helping Vanya with the invisible strings.

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