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Chapter 185 Sudden Friendship

She clutched the effigy in her hand, her eyes cold and filled with vicious intent.

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Returning to school after a few days off, Charmaine received exciting news from Rex the moment she stepped into the classroom.

“Boss, all those minor shareholders at Bennett’s company have bailed, and I bought their shares. After today’s signings, we now hold 47%.”

Charmaine queried, “Bennett holds 48%. What about the remaining 5%?”

Rex chuckled over the phone, “Guess who, Boss?”

Charmaine thought for a moment, a cold smile forming on her lips. “Leah.”

“Wow! Nothing gets past you, Boss! Right on the mark!” Rex exclaimed loudly.

“Bennett is a cunning man. The last 5% puts his majority at risk. He wouldn’t hand it over to anyone he didn’t fully trust.”

Rex made a clicking sound. “Want to take a guess when Bennett transferred those shares to Leah?”

On the other end of the call, Rex’s voice took on a playful, meaningful tone.

Just then, Charmaine heard a familiar voice at the classroom door.

she saw

Their eyes met.

fleeting look of shock and disgust,

yet unwittingly revealed cunning scheme.

Charmaine’s lips grew deeper, her voice lowering. “When she was still a kid, at least before it was publicly acknowledged

was palpable. “Leah’s shares are founders‘ shares. Bennett

quick calculation. “Six years ago, when Leah and I were twelve, Bennett founded the company

remembered that time

back late. Charmaine, returning from

just after the start of spring. The weather hadn’t warmed up yet, and by the time Charmaine finished her chores, it was nearly midnight. Her hands were red

when Charmaine got her first period, which was late compared to other girls

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in school but didn’t realize how uncomfortable

ached, her back was sore, and her body felt heavy.

lying down,

the doorway, and Sophie banged on her

you sleeping for? Get up and clean that mess!”

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her pale face. “Mom,

tomorrow? Are you

A little work makes you complain everywhere. Who do you think

made Charmaine faint.

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