Special Gift 🎁

"This time, I chose to come to the capital to establish this new company. Firstly, it's because I'm concerned about my homeland. Secondly, it's also because I originally lived and grew up here. I can't bring myself to leave this place.

"Thank you for your support. Yash Corporation will work hard with you to achieve good results."

There was a round of applause from the audience.

Yash Pratap smiled and said, "Our businesses might overlap with Pratap Group, but everyone knows that I'm from the Pratap family and am used to these businesses. Even if we overlap, it's inevitable. Haha."

Everyone laughed. Someone replied, "That's normal. After all, you had those experiences when you were young. We acknowledge CEO Pratap's ability."

"Come, let me toast everyone."

Tapas Pratap, Tinki, and Shina also raised their glasses and smiled at everyone.

After a round of toasts, Yash Pratap said, "Now, I announce that Tapas Corporation is officially established! We will conduct the ribbon-cutting ceremony—"

Halfway through his sentence, a surprised voice came from below the stage. "Is that Shivam Pratap? Am I seeing things?"

"Mr. Pratap? Mr. Pratap is here! It's true! He's more handsome than in those photos. Quick, turn on your phone!"

"It's true. With this man's height, he must be the real Shivam Pratap!"

The people in the back row were no longer in the mood to listen to Yash Pratap. There was a small commotion when Shivam entered.

Everyone was out of their seats as they watched and took photos.

Originally, Shivam Pratap was very low-key and not many people recognized him. However, after the previous incident where his photos were revealed, he was already famous in everyone's hearts. His presence and aura were very strong, so he naturally attracted everyone's attention the moment he appeared.

"Wow, he's really handsome!" Someone was dumbfounded.

Shivam strode in. His tall and straight body was dressed in a high-end suit. He raised his eyes and glanced into the distance. His powerful aura made people not dare to make any noise. He had the temperament of someone who had been in a high position for a long time. It made people lower their heads in front of him.

Yash Pratap was very dissatisfied with this sudden turn in events. What was Shivam Pratap doing here?

Shina said, "Honey, don't worry too much. Pratap Group is his. There's nothing we can do about it. But is Tapas Corporation also his? This is our family matter today. He can't interfere."

"Of course. Can he still rely on the Pratap family's foundation to put on airs everywhere he goes?" Yash Pratap snorted.

Shina said gently, "He's your son, after all. You should greet him properly. Let's not be rude."

Yash Pratap said loudly, "Shivam, are you here today to celebrate the establishment of my company? You're my son, so it's only right for you to come here. If there's no problem, please sit in the front row."

Shina also smiled and said, "Assistant, please arrange a seat for Mr. Pratap. I really didn't expect him to come. I was afraid that you would be busy, so I didn't invite you. If I had known, we would have sent the invitation."

"It's not necessary to get me a seat. I'm not here today to congratulate you."

After Shivam finished speaking, Kareena appeared at the door.

Seeing Kareena appear, Yash Pratap's and Shina's expressions changed slightly.

The people below the stage also whispered, "It's fine if Shivam Pratap is here, but why is Kareena here?"

"I heard that Kareena's car accident case hasn't been resolved yet, right? She's already attending a public event? Could it really be as the outside world said, that this matter has been left unsettled?"

Everyone's reaction was similar to the netizens' reaction previously. It was indeed difficult to clear Kareena's name. It was normal for everyone to have something against her.

Seeing her walk over, Shina also said, "Shivam is Yash's son. We naturally welcome him. However, Ms. Kareena, I'm afraid it's not convenient for you to appear here today. Therefore, forgive us for not being able to receive you."

Since the hostess had already spoken, everyone naturally thought that Kareena would leave immediately.

However, Kareena didn't leave. Instead, she stood with Shivam.

She was already over 50 years old, and time had left its mark on her face. However, she had a graceful temperament. Standing beside Shivam, she looked dignified and outstanding.

She said, "I came with Shivam. I came today to give you a gift."

Shina was secretly a little afraid of Kareena. Hearing her say this, she couldn't just chase her away. She could only smile and say, "In that case, please sit in the front row. We're going to carry out the ribbon-cutting ceremony now."

"I want to give you this gift now, in front of everyone," Kareena said. "Just like the gift you gave me back then in front of so many people. I can't possibly not return your kindness, right?"

Shina remained calm. "What kind of gift is it? It must be a special gift considering it's from you. I'd like to see it."

"It's very special. And this gift can only be given to you alone. It's valuable and meaningful," Kareena said calmly.

When she said that, the audience was curious. They wondered what kind of gift it was.

The guests' curiosity was piqued, and countless eyes turned in their direction.

Jio kept holding Isha's hand and said excitedly, "I wonder what Mr. Pratap is going to do. I'm really looking forward to it. I didn't expect that when they met again, it wouldn't be a catfight. Instead, they'd be smiling at each other and even giving each other gifts. I really don't understand the world of the rich. But I'm still looking forward to it."

Isha's gaze fell on Shivam. He seemed to sense her gaze. He looked up at her and glanced at her. The two of them were telepathic. With just a glance, they felt each other's concern and love.

Kareena said, "This gift is very simple. The person who killed my best friend in a car accident is you, Shina."

The crowd erupted at her words.

"How is that possible? Kareena actually said that Shina did that without any evidence?"

"This is unbelievable, isn't it? What kind of big catfight is this?"

"I'm a little dizzy. What the hell is going on? Are we about to see the exciting scene of them identifying the killer?"

Yash Pratap's face darkened as he said sternly, "Kareena! For the sake of raising Shivam, I've never argued with you, but you're ignoring my kindness and slandering my wife for no reason. You're not welcome here today. Leave immediately!"

Shina said, "Ms. Kareena, you have no evidence. How can you say that about me? I was kind enough to welcome you, but you did this. Why do you have to do this? We do have some personal grudges, but we can resolve them in private. I can also apologize to you. But how could you make everyone feel bad by saying that in public?"

Shina's words were full of emotions. As expected of an actress, she gained enough sympathy for herself and made Kareena seem aggressive and unreasonable.

It made her seem all the more sensible.

Everyone was worried for Kareena. They never expected that the mother of the head of Pratap Group would speak so irrationally.

Kareena was unmoved and said, "Since I'm here, I'm not without evidence. Everyone, please allow me to tell you a story."

Shina knew that she couldn't come up with any evidence, so she said, "Alright. Since you're in the mood to tell a story, then tell it."

Although Tapas Pratap and Tinki were dissatisfied with Kareena's actions this time, they could only let her be since things had already come to this.

Kareena said, "More than 20 years ago, Shina, Tanu, and I were three very good friends. Although we came from different places and were born into different families, our relationship was very good when we were studying. Later on, although we had different jobs and had our own plans in life, it did not affect our friendship.

"After I married Yash Pratap, I went to work at Pratap Group. Soon, I got pregnant and had children. My life was busy and fulfilling.

"Tanu also got married and had children. Her life was also on the right track.

"Shina was the last to marry among us because at that time, she entered the entertainment industry and made a name for herself. She gained a lot of attention, and her career went smoothly.

"As Shina's good friend, I also invested in Shina's work. She gained even more fame, and I also gained some benefits.

"Everything was going well. We were successful in our careers. We were famous and rich. It was as if all our wishes from university had come true.

"But things obviously couldn't continue going on that smoothly. Things happened so suddenly.

"My husband, Yash Pratap, got together with my best friend, Shina. Just like in countless cheating stories, the person involved is always the last to hear the news and the last to see the harsh reality.

"When I found out, it was like the sky was falling. I reflected on what I did to make two of the closest people around me betray me at the same time.

"But there was no answer to anything.

"I was in a tug of war with Yash Pratap, torturing both him and myself. After Tanu's family got into a car accident, I finally sobered up."

Her words, spoken a little peacefully, made many people empathize with her.

Although the story took place more than 20 years ago, one could imagine how painful it had been for her back then.

No one said anything.

Standing in the distance, Gaurav's lips curled into a faint sneer, his face full of disapproval.

'Can a story change the facts?

'Does it matter who's in more pain?'

He played idly with a foxtail in his hand. He did not care about the story.

Kareena continued, "I didn't take Tanu's accident too seriously because at that time, everyone thought that it was a traffic accident. The culprit had already fled and couldn't be traced.

"Tanu, her husband, the child Tanu was carrying, and their son, who was already a toddler, had simply disappeared from my life.

"It wasn't until more than 20 years later that I saw that simulation video again. I saw that the person driving the car at them was actually myself. I was also stunned.

"Because I don't have that memory at all, and I never thought that I had anything to do with my best friend's death."

When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but think, 'Of course, you didn't think like that. After all, you were the perpetrator.'

'Do you expect us all to forgive you, the murderer? What is the point of saying such things?'

'So? Because you were cheated on and betrayed, we have to forgive you for killing someone?'

Kareena looked around and saw suspicion and disdain in everyone's eyes.

She said, "I was also very suspicious about it. I saw this video a long time before the rest of you did. After I saw it, I cooperated with the police and they conducted an investigation. I stayed with the police for a long time.

"The police tentatively determined that I wasn't responsible for the car accident back then."

Shina said, "So, you're here to clarify that you didn't do it. We don't know who to trust, but since the police have spoken, we'll believe them. Now what?"

Kareena said, "Although the police have declared me innocent, since it has already implicated Tanu's death, how can I let it go? Therefore, in the period of time afterward, Shivam and I looked for evidence. We found that all our leads point to you. Shina, you were the one who caused Tanu and her family to die, including the unborn child in her stomach!"

Shina looked at her innocently as if she was too tired to argue.

Kareena said, "At that time, you had an affair with Yash Pratap. The impact of this matter was very bad. You were a female celebrity, and Yash Pratap was the general manager of Pratap Group. If it was exposed, the two of you would be ruined and doomed.

"And the reason you tried to kill Tanu and her family was that Tanu had discovered your affair. She even advised you to turn back. When you refused to do so, she gave you a final warning. She told you that if you didn't break up with Yash Pratap, she would tell me what was going on. She would even tell the media. She wanted to stop you from destroying my family.

"As Tanu's relationship with me was better than her relationship with you, you knew to take her words seriously.

"Because of that, you resented her. In addition, you were afraid that she would expose your scandal, so you planned to conspire to have her killed. That way, she would take your scandal to her coffin and you would never have to worry about anyone finding out.

"So, Shina, you were the one who started this whole thing!

"You're the murderer!"

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