The voice on the other end of the phone instantly transported Liu Lu back to that stormy night many years ago, and memories flooded back, almost overwhelming her.
But she quickly regained her composure and asked in an icy tone, "Who are you?"
"Want to know who I am? Heh, you'll find out soon enough." The other person hung up the phone after saying that.
Liu Lu's fingers, gripping the phone, turned slightly white as an ominous premonition welled up inside her.
She quickly opened the envelope, only to find not the threatening letter she had imagined, but a stack of documents—forged corporate financial statements, "evidence" that could ruin her reputation.
The letter contained only one sentence: Hand over control of the group within three days, or face the consequences.
Liu Lu did not panic.
Years of experience navigating the ups and downs of the business world have honed her composure and resilience in the face of adversity.
She knew that it was precisely in moments like these that she needed to remain calm.
The other party was clearly prepared, with a clear objective: to seize control of the group.
If she loses her composure, she will play right into the other party's hands.
She immediately summoned her assistant and instructed, "Arrange a comprehensive financial audit right away, and announce to the public that it's a routine inspection of the group, and everything is proceeding as usual." Although the assistant was puzzled, she immediately carried out the order.
As Liu Lu watched her assistant's departing figure, a resolute glint flashed in her eyes.
She needs to take the initiative and turn the tables.
Meanwhile, she arranged for another trusted confidant to secretly investigate the source of the letters.
She believes that as long as the mastermind is found, the crisis can be completely resolved.
As night fell, Liu Lu stood alone in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the city lights, her mind filled with countless thoughts.
This sudden crisis, like a giant net, tightly surrounded her.
But she will never give up easily.
Suddenly, there was a soft knock on the office door.
"Come in," Liu Lu said in a deep voice.
The assistant pushed open the door and entered, holding a document in his hand.
"Ms. Liu, here are the documents you requested." Liu Lu took the documents, quickly glanced through them, and frowned.
"I understand, you can go now." After the assistant left, Liu Lu walked to her desk, picked up the phone, and dialed a number.
“Help me investigate someone…” she paused, her tone icy, “at all costs.”
Liu Lu rubbed her temples, feeling waves of fatigue washing over her.
Just then, a fragrance wafted into her study.
Liu Bei, the daughter, wearing her little apron, carefully carried in a plate of golden-brown fried eggs.
"Mom, dinner's ready!" The little girl's clear, bell-like voice instantly dispelled much of the gloom in Liu Lu's heart.
On the dining table were several simple home-style dishes, all of which were Liu Bei's specialties.
Although the ingredients are simple, the dish is made to be delicious and visually appealing.
As Liu Lu watched her daughter's busy figure, a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
This little girl always brings her endless comfort when she is most tired.
"Mom, try this." Liu Bei picked up a piece of fried egg and brought it to Liu Lu's mouth.
Liu Lu smiled and opened her mouth to eat, a warm feeling spreading from her stomach.
"It's so delicious, Beibei is amazing!" Liu Lu exclaimed sincerely.
After finishing her meal, Liu Bei took out a neatly folded piece of paper from her schoolbag and handed it to Liu Lu.
"Mom, this is what I wrote for you." Liu Lu took the note, on which were written a few words in crooked handwriting: Mom is the best, all-powerful!
Looking at these few childish words, Liu Lu's eyes welled up with tears.
She hugged her daughter tightly, her heart filled with strength.
No matter how great the difficulties, she will fight bravely for her daughter!
Meanwhile, news also came from the investigators arranged by Liu Lu.
After a thorough investigation, they discovered that the mastermind behind this incident was actually the remnant force of Liu Lu's former rival.
Unwilling to accept defeat, they decided to use such despicable means to bring Liu Lu down.
Liu Lu was not surprised to receive this news.
She had long anticipated that these people wouldn't give up so easily.
She immediately contacted a lawyer to gather evidence and bring these people to justice.
"I will make you pay the price!" Liu Lu's eyes were cold and her tone was firm.
Everything seemed to be moving in a positive direction, and Liu Lu was ready to deliver a fatal blow to the mastermind behind it all.
She contacted major media outlets and prepared to hold a press conference to clarify the facts and reveal the truth.
Just then, Liu Lu's phone rang.
She glanced at the caller ID; it was an unfamiliar number.
She hesitated for a moment, but still answered the phone.
"Hello?"
"Liu Lu, do you think you've won?" A somber voice came from the other end of the phone. "The game has only just begun..."
Just as Liu Lu was preparing to contact a lawyer, collect evidence, bring the mastermind to justice, and hold a press conference to clarify the facts and reveal the truth, the other party took action first.
The forged group financial statements spread rapidly online like a virus, attracting widespread media attention and instantly damaging the group's reputation, causing its stock to plummet.
Liu Lu stared at the constantly changing numbers on the computer screen, her face turning ashen.
She never expected the other party to be so despicable, willing to do anything to bring her down.
But she didn't panic; instead, she became even calmer.
She knew that now was not the time to panic; she had to find a solution as soon as possible, or the consequences would be unimaginable.
She immediately convened a meeting of the group's senior management to discuss countermeasures.
The atmosphere in the meeting room was heavy, and everyone looked somber.
Liu Lu looked around and said in a deep voice, "I know everyone is worried right now, but we can't panic. We must unite and get through this together."
“Mr. Liu, the situation is very serious. We must take measures as soon as possible, otherwise…” a senior executive said worriedly.
“I know,” Liu Lu interrupted him. “I’ve already thought of a way.”
A glint of light flashed in Liu Lu's eyes as she slowly said, "We have invited renowned financial experts to conduct a transparent audit of the group's finances and will broadcast the entire process online so that the public can see that there are no problems with the group's finances."
Everyone was shocked by these words.
This method, though bold, is very effective.
If it can be proven that there are no problems with the group's finances, then the other party's conspiracy can be completely thwarted.
“But what if…” another executive hesitated.
“There are no ifs!” Liu Lu said firmly. “We must believe in ourselves, and we must believe in justice.”
After saying that, Liu Lu immediately contacted well-known financial experts at home and abroad and made arrangements for the live broadcast.
She wants the whole world to see that her group is innocent.
On the day of the live broadcast, countless netizens flocked to the live broadcast room to watch this highly anticipated audit live broadcast.
Liu Lu, dressed in a black suit, sat in front of the camera with a serious expression.
She knew that this live broadcast was a matter of life and death for the group, as well as for her personal reputation.
The audit process was long and tedious, but Liu Lu remained calm and focused throughout.
She believes the truth will eventually come to light.
Time passed by, and the audit results gradually became clear.
Just then, Liu Lu's phone vibrated.
She glanced at it; it was a text message.
"You think you can win like this? The real show is yet to come..."
The audit results were released, like the sun breaking through the clouds, clarifying all doubts.
Every account is clear and transparent, and every expenditure is reasonable and legal.
The group's reputation not only recovered quickly, but its stock also rebounded strongly, even surpassing previous levels.
Online, those accounts that once spread rumors have now become the target of public criticism, drowning in the spittle of netizens.
Liu Lu watched all of this, but she didn't relax at all.
She knew her opponent too well; this little trick was just a test, the real killing move was yet to come.
She rubbed her temples, waves of fatigue washing over her.
Just then, her daughter Liu Bei came skipping in, holding a bright red certificate of merit in her hand.
"Mommy, look! I won an award!" The little girl's eyes sparkled like the brightest stars in the night sky.
Liu Lu smiled with relief, picked up her daughter, and kissed her on the cheek.
"Bebe is so great!"
However, this warmth did not last long.
The next day, bad news followed one after another.
First, a supplier with whom they had worked for many years suddenly announced the termination of their cooperation. Then, the approval of several important projects was blocked. The group's business seemed to be strangled by an invisible hand, and it was restricted in every way.
Liu Lu realized that the real crisis had only just begun.
The other party did not give up, but instead intensified their efforts, extending even sharper claws from the shadows.
Liu Lu immediately convened a meeting of senior executives, and the atmosphere was even more tense than last time.
Everyone realized that the group was facing an unprecedented predicament.
“The situation is worse than we imagined,” an executive said in a deep voice. “It’s clear that this was premeditated, and they are extremely powerful.” Liu Lu’s face was grim. She glanced at everyone and said in a deep voice, “I don’t care who they are or how powerful they are, I will not let them succeed!”
Just then, Liu Lu's phone rang.
She glanced at the caller ID; it was an unfamiliar number.
She answered the phone, and a cold voice came through: "Liu Lu, do you think this is the end? You're wrong..." The other person's voice was full of sarcasm and threat. "Now, this is just the beginning." Before Liu Lu could respond, the call was disconnected.
Liu Lu gripped her phone so tightly her fingers turned white, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.
She stood up abruptly, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, looked down at the brightly lit city, and said, word by word, "The game has only just begun. It's still uncertain who will emerge victorious!"
Suddenly, there was a knock on the office door.
"Come in," Liu Lu said in a deep voice.
The assistant pushed open the door, pale-faced, holding a document in his hand, and said tremblingly, "Mr. Liu... something has happened..."
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