The champagne bubbles of victory had not yet dissipated, and the clamor of the celebration banquet still lingered in her ears, but the mysterious letter in Liu Lu's hand extinguished all her joy like ice water.
The handwriting on the letter was concise and powerful, yet it carried an unsettling chill.
"The real game is just beginning." What does that mean?
Liu Lu examined the letter repeatedly, trying to decipher the deeper meaning from the simple sentences.
The letter paper itself was unremarkable, without any watermark or special markings.
The handwriting is neat, but it is not printed; it is handwritten. The strokes are sharp and forceful, revealing the writer's personality.
But these were just vague hints, without any clear direction, which left her confused, as if she were in a thick fog and couldn't find her way.
Could it be a prank by a rival who is unwilling to accept defeat?
Liu Lu first thought of those competitors who had been defeated in the business wars.
She immediately instructed Secretary Chen to investigate, focusing on companies or individuals who had recently exhibited unusual behavior.
Secretary Chen acted swiftly and decisively, launching an investigation immediately.
However, the result was unexpected.
Those adversaries who once clamored for revenge have either disappeared or are busy cleaning up their messes, and have no energy left to plan such a thing.
What's even more disturbing is that many people are reluctant to talk about this matter, and some are even deliberately spreading false rumors that Liu Lu Group caused its competitors to go bankrupt due to unfair competition, which has put Liu Lu Group under tremendous public pressure.
“Ms. Liu, we’ve found some information,” Attorney Lin said as he entered, his expression grave. “Someone is secretly manipulating public opinion, trying to damage our group’s reputation.” Liu Lu frowned, her unease growing stronger.
This letter, along with these rumors, is no coincidence.
She had a premonition that an even bigger storm was brewing.
She picked up the phone, "Secretary Chen..."
"Secretary Chen, immediately organize a public relations team to counter those malicious rumors. I want them to know that slandering the Liu Group will come at a price!" Liu Lu's voice was calm and firm, exuding an unquestionable authority.
Secretary Chen accepted the order and quickly organized the public relations team to take action.
She gathered a wealth of evidence and positive reports, and cleverly used social media platforms for publicity, successfully turning public opinion around.
Those who spread rumors not only failed to achieve their goal, but also shot themselves in the foot, falling into an even greater predicament.
Liu Lu looked at all of this and nodded in satisfaction.
Secretary Chen's efficiency and competence continue to put her at ease.
Just then, the door was gently pushed open, and a petite figure walked in.
It's Liu Bei, Liu Lu's daughter.
She held a steaming cup of tea in her hand, a sweet smile on her face.
"Mom, have some tea." Liu Bei handed the teacup to Liu Lu, her soft voice full of concern.
"Thank you, darling." Liu Lu took the teacup and took a small sip.
The aroma of tea filled the air, warming her heart.
Liu Bei climbed onto Liu Lu's lap, wrapped her arms around her neck, and whispered funny stories about school in her ear. She even imitated what she saw on TV and told a few jokes, making Liu Lu laugh out loud.
Her daughter's thoughtfulness and love allowed Liu Lu to temporarily forget her troubles and feel a long-lost sense of ease and happiness.
The office returned to calm.
Liu Lu put down her teacup, her gaze falling once again on the mysterious letter.
The handwriting on the letter seemed to possess some kind of magic, constantly drawing her gaze.
"The real game is just beginning." This sentence, like a curse or a prophecy, lingered in her mind, impossible to shake off.
She had a strong premonition that a huge conspiracy was hidden behind this, and that she had been involuntarily drawn into this vortex.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the office door.
“Mr. Liu, I have made some new discoveries…” Attorney Lin’s voice came from outside the door.
Attorney Lin walked quickly to Liu Lu's desk and handed her a document.
“Mr. Liu, I’ve found something. The mailing address of this letter is a shell company, but the registered owner of this company is associated with an organization called ‘Shadow Alliance.’” Liu Lu took the document and quickly glanced through it.
The Shadow Alliance, an organization she had never heard of, was secretly manipulating the market, controlling stock prices, and even affecting the life and death of companies.
"What are they trying to do?" Liu Lu muttered to herself, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.
“Their purpose is still unclear,” Attorney Lin pushed up his glasses, “but according to my investigation, this organization operates covertly and uses ruthless methods, so we must be careful.”
"Be careful? No, I'm going to take the initiative!" Liu Lu suddenly stood up, her eyes burning with fierce fighting spirit.
"Secretary Chen, prepare the car! We're going to pay a visit to this Shadow Alliance!"
Liu Lu and her group arrived at the Shadow Alliance's office location—an inconspicuous office building.
However, when they explained their purpose, they were rudely stopped at the door by the security guards.
"Sorry, we don't have an appointment, we can't go in." The security guard's tone was cold and his attitude was firm.
"I am Liu Lu, the president of Liu's Group. I want to see your person in charge!" Liu Lu's tone was firm and her aura imposing.
"No matter who you are, you can't get in without an appointment!" The security guard stood his ground, his eyes filled with disdain.
The two sides were deadlocked, and the atmosphere was tense.
Just then, a man in a black suit came out of the building. He walked up to Liu Lu, handed her a note, and then turned and left without saying a word.
Liu Lu opened the note, which contained only one line: "Curiosity killed the cat, President Liu." The handwriting was exactly the same as that of the mysterious letter.
Liu Lu gripped the note tightly, a flash of anger crossing her eyes.
Upon returning to the company, Liu Lu immediately convened a meeting with senior management.
She told everyone the contents of the note and ordered a thorough investigation within the group to find the mole.
"I want to see who's behind this!" Liu Lu's tone was icy and menacing.
Late at night, Liu Lu's office was still brightly lit.
She sat at her desk, looking at the note and the previous letter over and over again.
Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, she abruptly raised her head, a hint of fear flashing in her eyes.
“‘The real game is just beginning’… could it mean…” She picked up the phone. “Attorney Lin, come to my office immediately! Also, bring all the documents for ‘Project Spark’!”
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