Chapter 62 Betrayal


    Chapter 62 Betrayal


    "If I get hurt, I''ll definitely tell my mom, and she''ll have your sry deducted!" Holly''s voice echoed


    through the studio, her deration carrying a blend of indignation and defiance. As her bodyguards


    advanced, they spoke up, addressing Ranita, "Miss Bowman, please release Miss Stuart."


    The bodyguards recognized Ranita and were hesitant to escte the situation, but with Amiya as


    their boss, they were ultimately responsible for Holly''s security.


    Ranita pushed aside Holly''s hand and spoke firmly, "You saw it yourself; Holly attacked me first. I


    was merely defending myself. Holly, we live in a society governed byw, not one ruled by the


    number of allies one can muster. I kindly request you to leave with your people."


    Rubbing her wrist with an air of annoyance, Holly sneered, "Leave? Ranita, there''s something


    delightful I''d like to share with you today."


    She extended her hand to a leather bag handed to her by someone nearby.


    "Take a look at this!" She triumphantly tossed it onto the table. "I doubt you''re entitled to take me out


    today!"


    Ranita swiftly flipped through the documents in the bag, her emotions spiraling like a roller coaster


    hurtling into a deep descent.


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    Inside, she found not one but two stock transfer agreements. Ranita''s initial disbelief gave way to


    the painful realization that not only Mia''s shares but Carl''s were included.


    The sensation of betrayal washed over her, leaving her feeling like a dam that had burst, years of


    friendship swept away in an instant.


    Holly, watching Ranita''s reaction with satisfaction, asked condescendingly, "Did you see it clearly,


    Ranita? I am now thergest shareholder in your failing studio, and you have no authority to oust


    me!"


    Indeed, Holly''sbined ownership stake, now including Mia and Carl''s, surpassed Ranita''s. She


    had be the majority shareholder of the studio.


    Ranita''s brow furrowed as she clutched the documents, determined to maintain herposure.


    "Holly, Mia and Carl should have informed me, as a partner, before transferring their shares, as per


    the regtions. I..."


    "Ranita, keep reading!" Holly interrupted, an air of smug satisfaction lingering around her. She took


    pleasure in watching Ranita lose control, even though she attempted to hide it.


    Ranita, however, was devastated as she realized that buried deeper in the paperwork was a


    consent form she had unwittingly signed herself.


    "Unbelievable! How could you not know?" Holly exulted. "Your two dear friends would do anything


    for money!"


    "Ranita, your shock is quite the spectacle! I''d love to capture it and savor itter!"


    Holly had it all nned, with the Stuart family''s influence behind her. Ranita couldn''t help but feel


    deeply hurt that Mia and Carl had turned their backs on her in this manner. She had especially


    believed Mia would stand by her, as she hadn''t mentioned the transfer when she visited Ranita in


    the hospital.


    "Ranita, now that I own the studio, I really fancy this office! Can you clean up and make room for


    me?" Holly''s tone was insolent, and Ranita''s unease stemmed from the impending chaos Holly


    would surely bring into the studio.


    It was evident that Holly''s actions were solely intended to target her. With Holly present, the studio


    would never experience peace.


    Ranita''s heart sank. She had believed that without love, she could focus on working hard, but it


    seemed someone was determined to push her into a deep abyss.


    "Holly, what do you truly want... no, what do you and Mrs. Stuart actually desire?"


    Holly, arms crossed and chin lifted in haughty defiance, quirked a disdainful smile. "Ranita, if you


    kneel and beg for mercy, I might consider making your torment a bit less excruciating..."