They arrived at the venue together. Sanju's eyes widened as she took in the grandeur of the event. The professional crowd, the TV channels, the elegant decorations — it was all so overwhelming. She felt a mixture of excitement and fear, but Bhargav's earlier words echoed in her mind. Have patience, and I'll explain everything. Bhargav noticed her apprehension and gave her a reassuring smile, squeezing her hand gently. "Remember what I said, love. Just enjoy the evening." Sanju nodded, taking a deep breath. She held onto his arm, feeling both nervous and thrilled to be by his side at such a high-profile event. As they mingled with the crowd, Sanju couldn't help but steal glances at Bhargav, who seemed perfectly at ease in this environment. Her mind raced with questions, but she kept her promise and refrained from asking anything. Bhargav, on the other hand, was equally aware of her presence. He felt a surge of pride seeing her handle herself with such grace and poise. He knew tonight would be a pivotal moment for them, and he couldn't wait to see Sanju's reaction during the event's finale. As everyone took their seats, the evening commenced with the nation's top business executives, entrepreneurs, thinkers, and experts sharing thoughts and insights on shifting paradigms in business and the economy. Though the technical terms were a bit overwhelming for Sanju, she remained intrigued by the discussions. Internally, she questioned why Bhargav had brought her here, as this was no party, and she felt incapable of contributing even in the smallest way. As the evening drew to a close, the final segment of the program featured an award ceremony celebrating excellence and innovation in the Indian corporate landscape. As the evening drew to a close, the anticipation in the room reached its peak. The final segment of the program, the award ceremony, was about to begin. The announcer stepped up to the podium, his voice resonating through the hall. “Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to celebrate excellence and innovation in the Indian corporate landscape. Tonight, we honor the best and brightest in our industry with the Business Today Mindrush & Best CEOs Awards.” Sanju listened intently, her eyes scanning the stage, eagerly anticipating the announcement of the winners. She felt incredibly fortunate to be in the presence of such inspiring and influential personalities. For once in her life, she was surrounded by the very best in the business world, people whose achievements and innovations had shaped industries and economies. The atmosphere was electric, filled with a sense of anticipation and celebration, and she felt privileged to witness it all firsthand.