Liu Lu's gaze was fixed on those few thin sheets of paper, her fingertips gently tracing the pages, as if trying to uncover more hidden information.

A few words, scattered like fragments on the paper, cannot be pieced together to form a complete picture.

This unknown fear made her more uneasy than any known threat.

Each piece of information was like a will-o'-the-wisp flickering in the darkness, luring her deeper into a maze.

"It seems we have to take the initiative." Liu Lu took a deep breath, her tone filled with unwavering determination.

Chairman Zhao nodded in agreement, his wise eyes gleaming: "I have already arranged for Detective Lin to investigate several suspicious locations, and I hope he will find something."

Detective Lin, a seasoned private investigator, is currently traversing the city's streets and alleys.

Based on the clues provided by Liu Lu, he identified several locations that might be connected to the mysterious organization.

However, the investigation did not go smoothly.

In one of the hidden underground casinos, Detective Lin encountered obstruction from a mysterious figure.

These people were agile and their moves were deadly; they were clearly well-trained professional thugs.

With his rich experience and keen insight, Detective Lin managed to outmaneuver them in the confined space, narrowly escaping being hit by them several times.

But he always manages to use his surroundings to turn danger into safety, and even cause trouble for the other party.

The mysterious man observing from the shadows couldn't help but show a hint of surprise upon seeing Detective Lin's skill.

Detective Lin eventually escaped and brought back some important clues.

However, these clues only made things more confusing and complicated the whole incident.

Just when Liu Lu and Chairman Zhao were at their wits' end, Secretary Chen brought good news: "Professor Li has agreed to come and help analyze these materials."

Liu Lu's eyes lit up. Professor Li was a leading expert in the field of business analysis; perhaps he could find a breakthrough from these fragmented pieces of information.

Upon arrival, Professor Li immediately threw himself into his busy work.

He studied each document carefully, not overlooking any detail.

Time ticked by, and the room was so quiet that only the sound of turning pages could be heard.

Finally, Professor Li raised his head, a strange light flashing in his eyes: "I've discovered some very important information..." He paused, his gaze sweeping over Liu Lu and Chairman Zhao, and slowly said, "This mysterious organization may be related to... something that happened thirty years ago..."

Professor Li adjusted his glasses, his sharp gaze sweeping over the crowd behind the lenses. "This mysterious organization may have intricate connections with... a multinational corporation called 'Global Group'." Global Group?

Liu Lu and Chairman Zhao exchanged a glance. They were familiar with this name; it was renowned in the international business world, covering a wide range of fields and permeating almost every aspect of people's lives.

How did we get involved with such a behemoth?

"Professor Li, are you sure?" Liu Lu's voice trembled slightly. If this was true, then they would be facing an incredibly powerful opponent.

“It’s just speculation at the moment,” Professor Li said cautiously, “but judging from the clues in these documents, Huanyu Group is very likely the mastermind behind it.” He pointed to an inconspicuous logo on one of the documents, “Although this logo has been cleverly transformed, it still shows a very high degree of similarity to Huanyu Group’s logo.”

Liu Lu made a decisive decision: "Secretary Chen, immediately investigate all of Huanyu Group's business dealings, especially its investment projects in recent years. I need to know where every penny of their funds went!"

Secretary Chen accepted the order and swiftly launched an investigation.

A few days later, a detailed investigation report was placed on Liu Lu's desk.

The report's contents are shocking. While Huanyu Group appears glamorous on the surface, it engages in many shady business practices behind the scenes, and even involves some illegal and criminal activities.

"Just as I expected!" Liu Lu slammed her hand on the table, a cold glint in her eyes. "This evidence is enough to bring them down!"

Chairman Zhao could not hide his anger: "We must expose these things to the public and let the world see their true colors!"

Liu Lu took a deep breath and calmly instructed, "Secretary Chen, anonymously disclose this evidence to several influential media outlets."

The news caused an uproar.

Major media outlets rushed to report on the scandals of the Universal Group, and in an instant, this once-glorious multinational corporation became the target of public criticism.

The stock price of Huanyu Group plummeted, and its image suffered a severe blow.

Some smaller factions that had previously colluded with them cut off all contact with them upon seeing this, fearing they would be implicated.

The forces behind the mysterious organization were thrown into disarray as a result.

Liu Lu watched all this with a slight smile on her lips.

But this is just the beginning; the real battle has only just begun...

She rubbed her throbbing temples and suddenly felt a warm sensation on her shoulder.

“Mom…” a soft voice sounded in her ear.

Liu Bei gently massaged Liu Lu's shoulders with her small hands, her soft voice filled with heartache: "Mom, you've worked so hard, you're the best." A gentle smile appeared on Liu Lu's tired face, and she patted her daughter's small hand in return, a warm feeling welling up in her heart.

The intense work these past few days had left her physically and mentally exhausted, but her daughter's thoughtful gesture was undoubtedly the best comfort.

However, after the brief moment of warmth, Liu Lu had to face the harsh reality again.

Just as Professor Li had predicted, the power behind the mysterious organization—the Universal Group—did not give up.

After a brief period of panic, they quickly adjusted their strategy and began a fierce attack on Liu Lu Group's core business.

A barrage of malicious competition swept in like locusts, devouring Liu Lu Group's market share.

Price wars, propaganda wars, talent poaching...

Various methods are constantly emerging, making it impossible to guard against them.

The stock price of Liu Lu Group began to fluctuate, its partners began to waver, and the progress of some important projects was severely affected.

Liu Lu frowned as she looked at the series of urgent reports.

The Huanyu Group's retaliation came so swiftly and fiercely that it was clearly well-prepared.

They not only wanted to reverse the defeat, but also to completely destroy Liu Lu's group.

"Secretary Chen, summon all senior executives and hold an emergency meeting immediately!" Liu Lu's voice was calm and firm. At this moment, she was like a battle-hardened general, facing a powerful enemy without the slightest fear, only a burning fighting spirit.

The atmosphere in the meeting room was heavy.

The executives took turns reporting on the situation of their respective departments, their words filled with anxiety and worry.

"Our new product launch was severely disrupted. Competitors maliciously spread rumors, leading to a sharp decline in pre-orders..."

"Several key partners suddenly terminated their contracts and turned to Huanyu Group instead..."

"Our core technical staff have been poached with high salaries, and several key personnel have already submitted their resignations..."

Hearing this bad news, Liu Lu's face grew increasingly gloomy.

She knew this was a tough battle, and a single misstep could lead to total defeat.

"Don't panic, everyone!" Liu Lu stood up abruptly, looked around at everyone, and said in a firm and powerful tone, "Although the attack from Huanyu Group is fierce, we are not without the power to fight back!"

She walked to the projector, opened a pre-prepared document, pointed to the data on it, and said, "This is our latest market research report. Based on this report, we can..."

Liu Lu's voice stopped abruptly, and her gaze suddenly fell on the last page of the report. An inconspicuous number made her heart skip a beat.

“This…” she murmured to herself, a look of disbelief flashing in her eyes.

"how so……"