In the end, Rohit declined the drone deal.
The arms purchase had only been a pending favour he owed Raju — a way of acknowledging the man's earlier help and keeping the connection intact. The military-grade drones sounded lucrative on paper, but they had little relevance to his current needs.
There was another reason he chose to step back. Something about the arrangement felt too shady, and he wasn't prepared to walk into it half-ready. Inspecting the goods now would only alert the other party and cost him the advantage of a first impression. If he ever decided he truly wanted the deal, it would be smarter to approach the owner directly and cut out the broker altogether. That way he would also save a considerable amount of money.
