Israel frantically recounted Ste''s supposed treachery, describing her as a devious, shameless schemer.


    "The live stream of the signing... all of you were there!" he concluded, his voice ringing with desperation. "Everyone can testify for me that Ste agreed to the share exchange. So, even if the agreement was burned, the contract we signed is still legally binding!"


    However, Zane suddenly spoke up. "Mr. Williams, it''s true we watched the live stream and saw you sign the papers. But we never saw the specific uses of the agreement. A verbal promise doesn''t hold up in court, does it? Everything has to be based on the written contract."


    Several shareholders loyal to Nora''s faction immediately yed dumb, chiming in with their agreement. The neutral shareholders just tried to smooth things over, remaining nomittal.


    These were all seasoned veterans of the business world; they instantly sensed that this was all a setup—a trap designed to ensnare Israel. Now, Ste still had her original shares and had acquired Israel''smon stock on top of that. It was obvious Israel was finished. Siding with a defeated general at this point would be foolish.


    Watching their reactions, Israel was dumbfounded. "You... you''re allmitting perjury!"


    While a significant number of shareholders still supported him, it was a case of he- said, she-said. Even if this went to court, with thepany''s own shareholders giving conflicting testimony, a clear judgment would be difficult to reach.


    President Crawford added, "Mr. Williams, we truly didn''t see the contents of the contract you signed with Ste. All we heard were your verbal agreements. We''re just telling the truth. Someone must have saved a recording of that live stream, right? Why don''t we review it?"


    Another of Nora''s supporters piped up. "If that video were presented in court, it would likely be ruled that the agreement is invalid, right? After all..." His gaze flickered towards Joshua. "Mr. Williams, you kidnapped her bodyguard and threatened her with a knife. That''s indefensible no matter how you spin it. How can a video proving an agreement made under duress be considered valid evidence?"


    Israel trembled with rage. He was about to retort when Coleman ced a restraining hand on his arm.


    Coleman said, "If the agreement between Israel and Ste is invalid, then the


    Joshua chuckled softly. "While the


    agreement in the video may be invalid, the share transfer document that Mr. Israel personally signed outside of that video is certainly valid, isn''t it? Who''s to say Mn Israel didn''t have a change of heart, feeling guilty about his long-lost sister and realizing his ownck of business acumen, and decided to voluntarily transfer the shares to Star? Otherwise the transfer process for thismon stock has been underway for days. If Mr. Israel wasn''t a willing party, why didn''t he raise any objections? Go try telling that to a judge. See if they believe you."


    Coleman was speechless.


    Share transfers don''t happen instantly. The whole process takes several days. During that time, Israel''s side didn''t lift a finger to stop it. If this goes to court, a judge could easily rule that Israel simply had second thoughts and is now trying to w back his shares.


    Just then, Aurora spoke, her voice cold as ice. "Joshua, you just said it was illogical for Israel to trademon stock for original shares. So, is it logical for Ste to get Israel''smon stock without paying a single penny?"


    Joshua nced at her coolly. "As I said, perhaps. Mr. Williams felt guilty for his sister''s years of hardship and wanted topensate her with the shares. Mr. Skyler, as Star''s father, felt he owed his daughter and gave her ten percent of his shares. Mr. Israel and Star are full siblings. Is it so unreasonable to think that he,


    feeling she missed out on


    the


    Williams family''s wealth and status,


    wanted topensate her out of


    deep brotherly love?"