It's All Shivam's Fault

"It's bad enough that you're slandering me, but you're also slandering my friends and colleagues. Isha, don't you think you're going too far?"

Isha smiled lazily. Her tone was confident and casual. "Think whatever you want. But Yami, remember that from the very beginning, you were the one who provoked me. You brought this upon yourself! See you at your antique auction after this!"

With that, Isha turned around and left to greet the other guests at the event.

Yami felt uneasy, but she quickly calmed herself down. She had not made a big deal out of her mother's and Jagan Verma's matters, nor did she attract much attention to herself. She only hoped that the Tiwari family would lose their love for Isha. Not many people knew about it, so there would not be many flaws to pick out.

She looked at Isha. Without the Tiwari family's protection, Isha was just an artist in the entertainment industry. She was still far from being comparable to her!

.....

After Isha finished her work, she would occasionally go to the Rathore family to visit Riya Rathore.

Perhaps because she had found her daughter, Riya Rathore's mental state was recovering day by day. Her illness no longer acted up. She appeared gentle and upright, completely like a young lady from a wealthy family.

"Um, does Shivam treat you well?" Riya Rathore held Isha's hand. "After all, he's a child from the Pratap family. I heard that he's usually very arrogant."

"Haven't you met him before?" asked Isha while beaming.

She believed that her mother could tell how their relationship was.

"Before this? I was too busy looking at you to take a closer look at him."

Isha couldn't help but laugh.

"It's true. I asked your father and brother later. They also said that they were busy acknowledging their daughter and sister. How could they care about others?" Riya Rathore smiled gently.

'Alright,' Isha thought. 'That does seem to be the case.'

"Shall I come over with him as a guest another time, then?"

Riya Rathore rebuked, "Guest? You're just coming home, okay?"

Isha stuck out her tongue. She was just used to saying that.

Speaking of which, she was really very comfortable by Riya Rathore's side and was willing to come often.

Perhaps he should bring Abhay and Gungun over next time.

When she left, Riya Rathore was reluctant, but she had no choice but to watch her leave.

Sigh, at her daughter's age, she really should be spending more time with her parents.

Jayesh Chauhan said, "Don't be sad. Didn't our daughter say that she'll come back in two days?"

"Have you calculated how long two days are? It's very difficult to tolerate even a minute and a second." Riya Rathore's face was filled with dissatisfaction. "Think about it. The longest time my daughter stayed with me was when she was in my stomach. In the blink of an eye, she can only visit me once every two days."

"Speaking of which, it's all Shivam Pratap's fault..." Jayesh Chauhan frowned in disgust. He thought that the man's face was disgusting.

......

Shivam's ears heated up slightly. He subconsciously raised his head and touched them. Thinking that Isha might be thinking about him, a trace of warmth appeared on his cold and distant expression.

Hari came forward and said, "We've already confirmed it again. Young Madam's DNA matches Jayesh Chauhan's, Riya Rathore's, and Jayesh Chauhan's DNA. We can confirm that there's no problem this time."

Shivam reached out and took a look. After confirming that there was no mistake, he put it away.

The last time Isha was recognized by the Tiwari family, he did not doubt the authenticity of her bloodline. The Tiwari family had also neglected this point, which led to the situation later.

This time, he verified everything one by one. It was necessary that everything was 100% accurate.

Hari was speechless and secretly envied Isha's identity.

As it was revealed that she was not a member of the Tiwari family, there were already many mocking voices outside. Those people were secretly mocking her, and Hari was really angry.

Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, Isha had become a member of the Rathore and Chauhan families.

The Rathore and Chauhan families were people who could compete with the Pratap family on certain levels. If Isha's real identity was announced, a large number of people would probably die of jealousy.

Hari was already imagining the scene of those people being slapped in the face.

When Shivam returned home, he handed his coat to the butler and reached out to pull off his tie. He walked straight to the two little kids' study. The sound of laughter came from afar, mixing with the comfortable light at night. It felt like home.

The door was ajar. Shivam walked closer and saw the two little guys leaning against Isha and talking.

"Daddy!" Gungun's eyes were sharp. He saw his father immediately and ran toward him on his short legs.

Shivam hugged the little munchkin and patted his head.

Abhay stood up and greeted him politely before sitting down next to Isha. It could be seen that his cold eyes were starting to warm up. Seeing that Gungun was only focused on Shivam, a faint smile appeared on his lips.

"When I was in painting class today, I met a kind aunt. She taught me how to draw," Gungun reported to Shivam. "Look, Ishi also said that my drawing is especially good."

"Yes, it's especially good."

"That aunt also said she'd teach me next time. She's gentle and pretty."

Isha smiled from the side. "I've heard you praise her for a long time just now. What do you think of that aunt compared to me?"

"She's not as cute as Ishi, and not as gentle and pretty as Ishi too."

Gungun's baby voice was full of pride.

"That's better." In a handsome gesture, Isha propped her chin on her hand. "Come on, let's go have dinner."

"Okay." Gungun went forward and held Abhay's hand. Then, he ran quickly to the dining room. Abhay ran after him.

After the meal, the two little fellows went aside to play.

Shivam handed a document to Isha. "I've found out about Falit. How are you going to deal with it?"

"Make the bad guys get what they deserve, of course." Her eyes narrowed.

"Do you need my help?"

"You've already helped." She held up the file. "It's long overdue."

...

Yami's antique auction was held as scheduled.

The event tonight attracted countless people who were interested in antiques and jade. Among them, there was no lack of celebrities from all walks of life. Everyone who came was someone with very high status. The scene was bustling with people, and the atmosphere was warm and cheerful.

Yami looked at the scene in front of her and felt a flash of pleasure and pride. She welcomed everyone with a smile.

"Miss Tiwari, I've heard a lot about you." A middle-aged man came forward with a female companion to greet her.

"Mr. Gagan, I've heard a lot about you too. Please forgive me for my lack of hospitality today."

"What are you talking about? It's really enviable that you have such ability when you're still so young." Mr. Gagan smiled and flattered her.

Yami's face was full of humility. "You flatter me. Mr. Gagan, please sit inside."

After Yami finished greeting the guests, she looked up and saw Isha walking over from afar. She was alone tonight and wasn't wearing an evening gown. Instead, she was wearing a white silk shirt and a pair of wide-legged pants. She looked neat and generous as she walked over from afar. Every step she took was light and fluttery, making people unable to help but take a second look.

"Isha, you really came?" Yami asked with a smile.

"Why? Am I not welcome?"

"Of course, you're welcome. However, I'm not welcoming you as an elder sister now. Instead, I'm welcoming you as the daughter of the Tiwari family. Therefore, it's not convenient for me to greet you warmly, nor is it convenient for me to bring you to meet all kinds of distinguished guests." Yami's tone was filled with arrogance.

It was as if her status as the eldest daughter of the Tiwari family allowed her to proudly show her talent and status in front of Isha.

Isha smiled at her, but her tone was cold. "That's not necessary. I can go in myself."

"By the way, the auction items tonight are all very valuable. If you want to bid, please register and pay a sufficient deposit. Otherwise, you won't be able to raise your placard. Now that you're not my sister, I can't give you any leeway," Yami reminded.

It was as if Isha had benefited from her in the Tiwari family in the past. Now that she was no longer in the Tiwari family, Yami made it sound like Isha was completely at a loss.

Isha waved the auction placard in her hand. "Don't worry about it."

"Have fun, then."

She walked slowly into the venue and heard people discussing.

"Yami is really impressive. It's said that she brought her people to various places to select these items. They've all been tested and are very valuable."

"It's not the first time Yami has done this kind of business. Didn't we buy many good things at the antique jade exhibition the last time?"

"This daughter of the Tiwari family is really impressive. To be honest, I rarely admire people, but Yami is one of them. Not only is she capable in her career, but she also has a business-geared mind, good character, and strong tenacity."

Isha couldn't help but laugh when she heard their descriptions of Yami's character. Did Yami really have those things?

As expected, someone asked curiously, "Can you elaborate on Yami Tiwari's character and tenacity?"

The person who spoke just now said with a clear understanding, "You might not know this, but Yami Tiwari's fiancé broke his leg in an accident previously. However, not only did Yami not leave him, but she also confirmed her wedding date with him. She's been taking care of him diligently."

"I see. She's a good woman, then. That kind of conduct is really rare in today's society."

"Also, I heard that Mrs. Tiwari's leg joints are problematic. Yami is also devoted to taking care of her mother and serving her at the hospital bed. What else is there to say about such a filial woman with a good character and strong tenacity? It's a pity that I'm already married. Otherwise, I would choose to woo her."

"It's really rare. I didn't know before. Looking at Yami now, I feel like she has a halo around her."

"There's still a lot you don't know. I heard that Mrs. Tiwari's health problem is related to Isha. Isha was exposed to not being a member of the Tiwari family. She holds a grudge against the Tiwari family, so she drugged Mrs. Tiwari's body. However, the Tiwari family didn't call the police because of Old Master Tiwari."

"Huh, Isha is really... What a long story this is. She's not from the Tiwari family, and it's a little disgusting of her to do such things. She even harmed the madam of the family. She sure is an actress. Does she rely on her acting skills in her real life too?"

"Tsk, tsk, tsk. She's really full of cunning schemes. It hasn't been easy for Yami..."

Those people were chatting happily when they suddenly felt a chill on their backs. They turned around and met Isha's smiling eyes.

Although these people were not afraid of Isha, they knew that Isha was from Pratap Group and was personally taken care of by Mr. Pratap. If it were any other time, it would have been fine. Now that they were caught red-handed, they were all embarrassed.

The men lifted their glasses to cover their faces and said, "It looks pretty good over there. Let's go over there."

The few of them slipped away quickly.

Isha glanced at them a few times and narrowed her eyes. These rumors must have been released by Yami herself. She belittled her and even blamed her for what had happened to Sunaina Rathore to pave the way for her status. Yami was really good at playing cards.

However, these rumors would eventually fall back on the instigator.

'Let's wait and see.'

After this little interlude, the auction officially began.

The auction items had all been publicly displayed at the exhibition in the past few days. Everyone knew what the items were.

Everyone entered. Some enthusiasts' eyes lit up as they carefully studied the list of items in their hands.

"This is good, and the price is good too. I'll definitely bid for it and give it to my wife," Mr. Gagan said enthusiastically.

"It looks like you're determined to win, Mr. Gagan."

Mr. Gagan replied, "Then please show mercy later."

Everyone laughed. The others also became interested in the items they saw. Everyone was very interested in this auction.

It had been more than a year since Yami's last auction. Many people had prepared sufficient funds just to bid for their favorite items.

The auctioneer was the first to introduce the first item on the stage. It was said that this item was a thousand years old. Yami had bought it from an old man. This old man's collection had been passed down for more than ten generations.

Because of the item's long history, the people below the stage quickly started bidding.

"A million!"

"One and a half million!"

"..."

"..."

"Five million!"

In the end, this auction item was sold for five million.

The items that were taken out one after another were not cheap. Most of them were auctioned for more than ten million.

Yami sat in the first row and looked at Situ with deep satisfaction.

The proceeds from this auction were much higher than they had expected. People in the market were scrambling for their items.

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