The next day, one of his local offices was attacked.
It was a small place near a crowded road. Two men came on bikes and smashed the front glass. One of them threw ink on the posters before the workers inside could catch anyone.
No one knew who did it, but the rumor moved quickly.
Victor's people had done it.
Victor did not know anything about it.
At that time, Victor was standing on a stage, smiling in front of cameras. He said the city needed someone who knew the work.
The line was aimed at Harish.
Adam's people made sure it sounded like a warning.
The second attack happened two days later.
This time, Harish's car was stopped on a side road. His driver was pulled out and beaten. Harish escaped with only a bruise on his arm, but the message was clear.
Again, people whispered that Victor was getting afraid.
Adam's people did not shout the rumor too loudly. They only placed it with the right people, and soon a local reporter started asking questions.
