In the dim light, the mahogany doors of the private club gleamed with a cold luster, like the fangs of a giant beast, waiting for its prey to walk into its trap.

Liu Lu took a deep breath and strode in with her head held high.

A pungent smell of cigars and leather wafted through the air, creating a suffocating sense of oppression.

The club's interior is luxuriously decorated, yet it exudes an eerie tranquility.

The waiter wore a formulaic smile, but his eyes were as cold as a venomous snake.

Liu Lu looked around and found that the "guests" around her were all casting scrutinizing glances at her, their hostility almost tangible.

Alarm bells rang in her mind, but the die was cast and she had no choice but to act.

She was led to a secluded private room. Pushing open the door, she was greeted by Mr. Zhang's greasy smiling face.

"Ms. Liu, you've finally arrived! I've been waiting for you for ages!" Mr. Zhang stood up and warmly invited her to sit down.

Liu Lu sat down calmly, her sharp eyes scanning the room. Besides President Zhang, there were two burly bodyguards standing in the corner, like two guardian deities, exuding a dangerous aura.

"Mr. Zhang, let's skip the formalities. I want to know everything about 'Star Glory'," Liu Lu said bluntly, her tone icy.

Mr. Zhang's smile froze, and his eyes flickered. "Mr. Liu, I... I'm not quite sure about the 'Star Glory' you mentioned."

"Mr. Zhang, stop playing dumb. I know you have connections with the boss behind 'Xinghui'. You invited me here today to discuss terms, didn't you?" Liu Lu pressed on relentlessly, her aura intimidating.

Mr. Zhang's face darkened. After a moment of silence, he suddenly burst into laughter. "Mr. Liu is indeed clever! Since that's the case, I won't beat around the bush. You want to know the secret of 'Star Glory'? Fine, but you'll have to pay a price!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the door to the private room was suddenly kicked open, and a mysterious man dressed in a black suit and wearing sunglasses walked in, followed by four bodyguards in the same attire, who instantly surrounded Liu Lu.

Mr. Zhang's smile turned sinister. "Mr. Liu, it seems someone wants to talk to you more than I do."

The mysterious man removed his sunglasses, revealing a pair of cold, ruthless eyes. He stared at Liu Lu, his tone chilling, "Liu Lu, you'd better come with us obediently, or else..."

He paused, then pulled a black pistol from his waist, twirling it deftly between his fingers. "You'll bear the consequences." Liu Lu stared at the dark muzzle, her expression unchanged, a cold smile playing on her lips. "Is that so? I'd like to see what you can do to me!" Liu Lu recalled the worried look in her daughter Liu Bei's eyes before she left, the little girl clutching her clothes tightly, saying in her childish voice, "Mommy, come back soon." At that moment, her soft little hand seemed to grip her heart.

She secretly vowed to return safely.

This concern from her family has become her greatest motivation.

Mr. Zhang's greasy face was plastered with a fake smile, just like a cat that had stolen some fish.

"President Liu, you really have a bad memory. 'Xinghui'? I've never heard of it before." He pretended to be clueless, his eyes darting around, avoiding direct eye contact with Liu Lu.

"Mr. Zhang, stop playing games with me." Liu Lu's tone was icy, her eyes sharp as knives. "Do you think your little tricks can fool me? You know very well who the real boss of 'Star Glory' is. I'm not here to listen to your nonsense; I want the truth."

Mr. Zhang's smile froze, and his fat trembled slightly.

He hadn't expected Liu Lu to be so assertive, not at all like the elegant and intellectual businesswoman he'd heard about.

He coughed lightly and said, feigning composure, "Mr. Liu, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. You'll be held legally responsible for slandering me like this."

"Legal responsibility?" Liu Lu sneered. "Mr. Zhang, you'd better think about how to get out of this situation first. How long do you think you can cover up all those despicable things you've done? The evidence I have is enough to put you in jail for life!"

Mr. Zhang's expression changed drastically, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

He hadn't expected Liu Lu to have so much information; it seemed he'd really messed up this time.

His eyes darted around as he plotted his escape.

"President Liu, please calm down. Perhaps there's some misunderstanding between us..." President Zhang tried to ease the tension, but Liu Lu didn't give him a chance.

"Misunderstanding? Mr. Zhang, do you think I'm a three-year-old? The things you've done are too numerous to count! Today, if you don't tell me the secret of 'Star Glory,' don't even think about leaving this room!" Liu Lu's tone was resolute and her aura was intimidating.

Mr. Zhang's face was gloomy, and his eyes flickered uncertainly.

He gritted his teeth, as if he had made a difficult decision.

He slowly began, "Alright, Mr. Liu, I'll tell you..."

He had barely uttered a few words when the door to the private room was suddenly pushed open...

The door to the private room was suddenly pushed open, and four bodyguards in black filed in, quickly surrounding Liu Lu.

A sinister smile spread across Mr. Zhang's face, like a venomous snake finally baring its fangs.

"Mr. Liu, it seems there's someone who wants to talk to you even more than I do."

Liu Lu looked around, her eyes cold and fearless.

She had expected that she wouldn't be able to get away easily tonight.

Years of experience in the business world have honed her composure and resilience in the face of adversity.

Without making a sound, she reached into her bag and gripped the pepper spray she used for self-defense tightly.

"Mr. Zhang, what are you trying to do?" Liu Lu asked calmly, but with a hint of warning.

"What for?" General Manager Zhang sneered. "Of course, it's to ask General Manager Liu to 'cooperate' a bit. Knowing too many secrets isn't a good thing."

As soon as she finished speaking, a bodyguard reached out and grabbed Liu Lu's arm.

Liu Lu reacted quickly, dodging to the side and simultaneously spraying pepper spray into the bodyguard's eyes.

"Ah!" The bodyguard screamed in agony, clutching his eyes and collapsing to the ground in pain.

Upon seeing this, the other bodyguards immediately surrounded them.

Liu Lu skillfully moved among them, using the tables and chairs in the private room as cover to deal with them.

Although she was not as skilled as these professional bodyguards, she was quick-witted and decisive in her actions.

A bodyguard tried to ambush Liu Lu from behind, but she grabbed him with a backhand and slammed him to the ground.

Another bodyguard swung a punch at her head, which she quickly ducked to avoid, while simultaneously kicking his knee, causing him to fall to his knees.

Mr. Zhang watched in stunned silence, never expecting that this seemingly frail woman would possess such skill.

He originally thought that a few bodyguards could easily subdue her, but unexpectedly she gained the upper hand.

While dodging the bodyguards' attacks, Liu Lu looked for an opportunity to escape.

She knew she couldn't linger and had to get away as soon as possible.

She spotted an opening and suddenly rushed towards the window of the private room...

"Stop her!" Mr. Zhang shouted hysterically.

A bodyguard blocked Liu Lu's path, and without hesitation, she smashed her high heel hard against his head.

The bodyguard screamed and fell to the ground.

Liu Lu ran to the window and suddenly pulled back the curtains, revealing a bustling cityscape at night.

She took a deep breath, preparing to break through the window, when she heard a cold voice behind her: "Mr. Liu, you'd better not make any rash moves."

Liu Lu turned around abruptly and saw a man in a black suit and sunglasses standing at the door, holding a pistol and pointing it at her.

Behind the man stood several bodyguards dressed similarly, completely blocking the exit.

"Who are you?" Liu Lu asked coldly, trying to remain calm.

The man took off his sunglasses, revealing a pair of cold and ruthless eyes.

"You don't need to know who I am, you just need to know that you're not leaving tonight."

Just then, the door to the private room was kicked open again, and Secretary Chen rushed in with a group of people.

"Mr. Liu, are you alright?" Secretary Chen asked anxiously.

Liu Lu breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Secretary Chen.

It turned out that Secretary Chen had sensed something was wrong long ago and had arranged for people to meet him outside.

"I'm fine." Liu Lu shook her head, gesturing to Secretary Chen to pay attention to the mysterious man.

Secretary Chen understood immediately and ordered his men to surround the black-clad bodyguards.

A fierce fight broke out instantly, and the private room was thrown into chaos.

Taking advantage of the chaos, Liu Lu walked up to President Zhang, grabbed him by the collar, and demanded sharply, "Tell me! Who exactly is the boss behind 'Star Glory'?"

Mr. Zhang turned deathly pale with fright and stammered, "I...I don't know...I was just...following orders..."

Liu Lu increased the pressure on her hands, her eyes sharp as a knife.

"You won't talk? Then don't blame me for being impolite!"

Mr. Zhang grimaced in pain and finally managed to utter a few words about "Xinghui".

It turns out that "Star Glory" is a huge international capital organization with a mysterious boss who acts in secret and whose purpose is unclear.

Mr. Zhang was merely a pawn they had planted in China, responsible for gathering intelligence and conducting shady transactions.

Although Liu Lu obtained some clues from General Manager Zhang, they were still incomplete.

She knew that more information was needed to fully uncover the secrets of "Starshine".

With Secretary Chen's cover, Liu Lu successfully escaped danger.

She returned to her office and immediately gathered her team members to begin analyzing the clues provided by General Manager Zhang.

"We might find a breakthrough by examining the flow of international capital," Liu Lu said in a deep voice.

The team members immediately sprang into action and began tracking the cash flow of "Star Shine".

On the computer screen, countless numbers and charts flashed, like a giant maze waiting for Liu Lu to unravel.

Looking at the complex financial flow data, Liu Lu rubbed her temples. "Looks like this is going to be a tough battle..." Just then, Secretary Chen walked in, holding a document in his hand, and said with a serious expression, "President Liu, please take a look at this..."