High-Sounding Words

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"Sister~" Ish Pratap smiled, and her eyes were curved. She pushed the door open and walked in.

Her voice was clear and sweet. How was she a man? She was clearly a delicate woman.

"You... You're Isha?" Jiya recognized her voice.

Isha smiled. "Yes, it's me."

All of a sudden, Jiya completely understood that there was no Ish Pratap. The rumors about Shivam liking men were false.

It was a random guess from someone who did not know the truth.

She relaxed instantly.

Isha and Shivam had already walked into the private room and sat down. Jiya understood everything without further explanation.

Jiya sat down in relief. "How did you dress up? You look quite similar to a boy."

"Let me show you." Isha stretched out her neck and approached Jiya Tiwari.

Jiya held her face and looked at it for a while. She was amazed and said with a smile, "With your skills, those special effects makeup artists will have to worry about losing their jobs. So, you deliberately dressed up like this to deceive others?"

"Not really. I've dressed like this before. After being photographed this time, I had to make the best of it. I didn't expect the news to catch your attention."

Jiya glanced at Shivam and knew that she was really in the wrong this time. She couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. Fortunately, those words were said over the phone, so Shivam probably didn't hear them.

She said, "It's good that there's no conflict between you two. I can rest assured and explain to Grandpa."

"Does Grandpa know?"

"Ever since he found out that you've entered the entertainment industry, Grandpa has become used to keeping up with entertainment news. How could he not know? He's been worried these past few days. Fortunately, the truth of the matter is far from what I imagined."

Isha smiled. "I thought you guys wouldn't read such news. I was careless."

"It's good that you've made things clear. Nobody out there knows about this yet, do they?"

Isha nodded. "Only the people close to me know. I thought that I didn't have to specially clarify such a thing. At the same time, it would give me a chance to catch my breath. Besides, it didn't have any negative effects on outsiders, so I didn't specially explain it."

Jiya knew that she was one of Isha's most trusted people.

She understood in her heart that there was no need to let those who did not really care about Isha know about this matter. It was enough for those around her to know as they would not cause trouble.

They hadn't seen each other for a long time and chatted for a while until Isha received a work call.

Jiya wore rose-colored lenses now. The more she looked at Shivam, the more satisfied she was. She smiled and said, "Then I won't waste your time. Go home early."

When Jiya Tiwari passed by Isha, she grabbed her hand and whispered, "I take back what I said on the phone. But you have to protect yourself too."

"Yes, I will."

"Please don't mind my words earlier."

"I don't," Shivam replied instead of Isha.

Jiya Tiwari quickly turned to look at him.

Shivam coughed lightly and said, "Don't worry, I won't be a scumbag."

"..." Jiya Tiwari looked at Isha.

Isha apologized. "I'm sorry. I put the call on speaker when I was in the car."

Jiya : "..."

Alright, Shivam was going to hate her.

However, being hated by her was not a big deal. Anyway, he liked Isha.

Shivam left with Isha. Jiya stood there for a long time before packing up and leaving.

"She's just being kind," Isha said after she went out.

Shivam stopped in his tracks. "I don't mind whatever they say about me."

He reached out and ruffled her hair with his palm. She blinked and reached out her fingers to clasp them around his fingers.

.......

On Yash Pratap's side. As he was a legitimate member of the Pratap family and also Old Master Pratap's son, coupled with the support of some people in Pratap Group, he called for a general shareholders' meeting.

This meeting had always been a very important meeting. The decision to remove the person in charge would also happen at a shareholders' meeting.

With Shivam's status in Pratap Group, it had been more than ten years since the head of the group had been dismissed from his post.

But this time, Yash Pratap was aggressive.

"Bastard!" Old Master Pratap slammed the table in anger. "He's really rebelling! If it weren't for him, Pratap Group wouldn't have fallen apart. Now, he's going to do it again!"

Shivam said calmly, "Since he insists, I'll fight him."

"Shivam, you have to know that now that he has already said that he wants to hold a shareholders' meeting. Who knows how many moves he has made in private? Do you know his current situation?" Old Master Pratap asked.

"Don't worry, Grandpa. I won't let him do what he wants."

Old Master Pratap took a deep look at his grandson standing in front of him. This was the successor he was most satisfied with. All these years, Shivam had indeed supported the entire company.

He said, "In that case, I'm relieved. Your father is ambitious but weak. He's strong on the outside but weak on the inside. He can't be of much use. He has some ability to do things in the company, but he's not qualified to take charge of the entire company. You have to remember that there are hundreds of thousands of people in Pratap Group. They are all waiting to support their families. Their future is in your hands. You can't lose this time."

"I understand." Shivam nodded.

He came out of Old Master Pratap's study.

Downstairs, Old Madam Pratap and Kareena looked at him worriedly, especially Old Madam Pratap.

Previously, she had given all her shares to Tapas Pratap. She had always felt guilty about this, but she didn't dare to mention it to Shivam.

However, she did not expect Yash Pratap to hold a shareholders' meeting at such a time.

At such meetings, the number of shares one held determined how much authority one had.

Wasn't Shivam in the limelight now?

Shivam came down the stairs.

Every step he took seemed to step on Old Madam Pratap's heart. Her eyes were filled with guilt and regret, but when she looked at her god-like grandson, she pursed her lips and could not say a word.

"When is the meeting?" Kareena asked.

"In three days."

Kareena said, "If there's anything you need me to do, just tell me."

Shivam nodded. "I will."

After Shivam left, Old Madam Pratap still didn't say a word.

"Mom, you don't look too good. Are you okay?" Kareena noticed her abnormality and asked with concern.

"I'm fine." Old Madam Pratap's eyes were evasive.

When she returned to her room, Old Madam Pratap felt that something was wrong.

After thinking for a while, she decided to call Tapas Pratap.

Having already done something wrong, she intended to remedy it now.

Tapas Pratap picked up after a long time.

"Tapas, let's meet," Old Madam Pratap said.

Tapas Pratap agreed.

Old Madam Pratap took a car and arrived at the agreed place.

When Tapas Pratap entered, he looked a little haggard. He did not look like he was about to hold a shareholders' meeting. Instead, he seemed to have been angered by something and was restraining his emotions.

At this moment, Old Madam Pratap was no longer in the mood to care about his mood. She said, "Tapas, tell me honestly. At the shareholders' meeting, are you and your father planning to remove Heting from his position as the head of Pratap Group?"

Tapas Pratap didn't avoid her question and said, "Now that things have come to this, I'm not afraid to tell you the truth. Grandma, Pratap Group doesn't just belong to Shivam alone. My father and I both have the surname Pratap, and we have the blood of you and Grandpa flowing in our veins. Since Shivam has a share of Pratap Group, we should also have a share, right? This is very normal, right? You won't be biased toward Shivam alone, right?"

"Your grandfather and I will definitely leave your share to you. But you can't touch the entire Pratap Group!"

Tapas smiled. "Grandma, of course, I know you're kind. But we also want to help you build and take care of the Pratap Corporation. My father and I didn't do anything wrong, right? If we really didn't care about your feelings and weren't filial, we wouldn't be in a hurry to take on such a responsibility."

At such a time, Tapas Pratap was still saying such dignified words. Old Madam Pratap finally understood that Tapas Pratap and Yash Pratap had come prepared. From the moment they returned, they had decided to snatch the huge Pratap Group away from them.

She had really underestimated them.

"Tapas, you and your father can't afford to take on the huge Pratap Group. I advise you to do your own jobs well. Shivam has never hated you, so don't ask for trouble. This is also my advice to you. It'll be a huge blow to the entire family and business. I don't want to see such a thing happen between you and Shivam."

Tapas Pratap looked like he had been taught a lesson, but he didn't relent at all. "Grandma, don't worry. Even if Dad and I are back in power, we'll arrange a good position for Shivam. We definitely won't do anything to him just because of jealousy."

"In that case, I won't say anything more," Old Madam Pratap said. "I hope you can return the shares I transferred to you previously."

When Tapas Pratap heard this, his expression darkened. He cursed the old witch in his heart and sat up straight. "Grandma, why would you ask that? I'm also your grandson. Shares are useful to the market now. Besides, I can't return them all to you in such a short time."

"How long will it take for you to return them?" Old Madam Pratap asked.

Tapas Pratap had no intention of returning them at all.

However, he did not want to completely fall out with Old Madam Pratap, so he said perfunctorily, "I'll definitely return them to you before the shareholders' meeting. Don't tell anyone first. I'll definitely prepare all the procedures and bring my lawyer to see you and return the shares to you."

With his words, Old Madam Pratap was finally relieved. Seeing that the child was worth teaching, she said sincerely, "Tapas, it's not that I don't dote on you and don't want to let you take charge of the company. It's just that the huge Pratap Group is related to the survival of hundreds of thousands of people and the stability of many industries. I don't want to see any chaos.

"What should be given to you will be given to you. Your grandfather and I will not be biased in the future. Don't fight with Shivam and let the third party benefit from the situation. Do you understand?"

Tapas Pratap pretended to agree. "Don't worry, I won't do that kind of thing. I'm a member of the Pratap family, so I want to see the Pratap family harmonious too. Grandma, take care of yourself."

'Otherwise, you won't be able to witness the day I reclaim all the power.'

Tapas Pratap's words were pleasant to hear. Old Madam Pratap was finally at peace again. As long as she got all the shares back, Tapas Pratap and his son would not pose a strong threat to Shivam even if they held a shareholders' meeting.

Therefore, Old Madam Pratap didn't have to worry about letting Shivam down.

After Old Madam Pratap left, Tapas Pratap said impatiently, "Old witch, you only know how to be biased. You want to get back your shares? Dream on!"

Annoyed, he opened his phone and glanced at it. He kept sending messages on Whatsapp.

Now, it wasn't just a question of whether he wanted to return the shares or not. He also needed to get back what he had invested.

Ever since he got the shares, he had used them to start doing business in an attempt to reap huge benefits.

However, the truth was that the investment market was not easy to play around with. There were risks to investing.

Now, his 10% shares were all thrown into the market without earning him any money.

He had borrowed a lot of money to recoup his losses. But the more he borrowed, the more he lost.

Even if he wanted to return the shares to Old Madam Pratap, he had nothing to return.

He put the call through to the investor. "Will these shares of mine really be returned to me in three days?"

"If you do it my way, they'll definitely come back. And they'll come back twice as fast." The voice on the other end of the line was very confident.

Tapas Pratap snorted. "As long as I get my things back, I won't think about doubling them. You have to make sure that my shares can be returned!"

"Definitely!" The man on the other end was very solemn. There was no hesitation.

Tapas Pratap was slightly relieved.

He had even kept this from his parents and sister. Anyway, the shares would be back in two days. It wouldn't affect the shareholders' meeting. There was no need to worry too much.

After a while, Yash Pratap called. "Tapas, your shares are ready, right? When the time comes, we'll have more shares than Shivam. With the support of those shareholders, our authority will be higher than Shivam's, and we can remove him from his position."

"Dad, don't worry. Everything is ready," Tapas Pratap said.

Yash Pratap nodded in satisfaction. "Alright, conserve your energy for the next few days. Get ready."

Hari put away his phone and said to Shivam, "Mr. Pratap, everything on Tapas Pratap's side is in the plan."

"Follow the plan." Shivam rubbed his eyebrows.

Ever since Yash Pratap returned, he had never let his guard down around the father and son.

Now, it was finally time for a head-on confrontation.

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