Hidden truth, intricate love

Lin Yue picked up the phone, and Zhang Kai's voice came from the receiver, with a hint of urgency in his tone: "Lin Yue, I just heard some news from a friend. The leak may be related to Gu Yao."

Lin Yue frowned slightly, but her heart calmed down: "Gu Yao? Why is she targeting our company?"

Zhang Kai paused and whispered, "She's not only targeting the company, but you as well. I heard she's connected to someone within your company and might be trying to achieve some sort of goal by damaging your reputation."

Lin Yue was silent for a moment, quickly analyzing this possibility in her mind. If Gu Yao was really involved, then this matter was far more complicated than she had imagined.

"Zhang Kai, thank you for your reminder." Lin Yue's tone remained calm, but a hint of determination flashed in his eyes. "I will handle this matter."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Yue integrated the clues provided by Zhang Kai into the report in her hand. She realized that in order to resolve this crisis, she must seize the most critical breakthrough.

Meanwhile, Li Hao continued his investigation. His team finally uncovered a crucial line of evidence, pointing directly to a close connection between Gu Yao and a senior executive within Lin Yue's company. Through multiple comparisons, the key source of the leak gradually surfaced.

Li Hao immediately contacted Lin Yue and tried to tell her the results of the investigation. But when the call went through, Lin Yue was not enthusiastic.

"Lin Yue, I have important clues about the leak, and maybe I can help you solve the problem." Li Hao's voice was anxious.

"Li Hao," Lin Yue's voice remained cold, "I already have some clues, and I don't need you to intervene."

"Lin Yue!" Li Hao's voice rose a little, with a hint of helplessness and persistence. "This is about Gu Yao. I know you don't want anything to do with me, but she is targeting you. Do you think you can handle it alone?"

When Lin Yue heard Gu Yao's name, her eyes moved slightly, but her tone remained calm: "Thank you for your kindness, but this is my responsibility, I will handle it myself."

Li Hao slowly lowered his hand holding the phone, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He knew Lin Yue's resistance stemmed from her disappointment in him, but he still couldn't bear to see her bear it all alone.

Gu Yao, who was secretly monitoring the development of the situation, noticed the interaction between Li Hao and Lin Yue, and her jealousy and resentment grew. She began to plan more extreme actions in an attempt to completely defeat Lin Yue.

One night, Gu Yao conspired with Mr. Zhang in the office.

"The leak has not been completely resolved, but Lin Yue seems to have some clues." Mr. Zhang's tone was a little uneasy.

Gu Yao sneered, her tone cold: "Then let her have no time to investigate. Create some trouble so that she can't take care of herself."

Mr. Zhang hesitated for a moment: "But if they find out..."

Gu Yao glared at him fiercely: "What are you afraid of? There is no way out now! As long as Lin Yue falls, the evidence she has will be useless."

Mr. Zhang was silent for a few seconds and finally nodded.

A few days later, Lin Yue received an anonymous email with a record of secret transactions between Gu Yao and Mr. Zhang. These records clearly showed the entire process of the two conspiring to leak secrets.

Lin Yue looked at the screen, a sneer flashing in her eyes. She quickly compiled the materials into a report, submitted the evidence to the company's top management, and requested police intervention.

However, just as she was about to move forward with the investigation, an "unexpected visit" from Gu Yao broke the peace.

One day after get off work, when Lin Yue was about to leave the company, Gu Yao suddenly appeared at the door of her office.

"Lin Yue, long time no see." Gu Yao still had that hypocritical smile on her face.

Lin Yue looked at her with a cold tone: "What are you doing here?"

Gu Yao took a step closer, her tone provocative: "Lin Yue, have you been very busy with work recently? I heard that there were some problems with your company's project. Do you need my help?"

Lin Yue's eyes were as cold as ice: "Gu Yao, I don't understand what you are saying. If you are just here to waste time, please leave."

Gu Yao's smile gradually faded, and her tone became even colder. "Lin Yue, do you really think you can get rid of me? The more successful you are, the more I can't stand you. Do you think you can defeat me with just this evidence?"

Lin Yue did not back down and responded coldly: "Gu Yao, there is evidence for everything. I will not waste my time with you anymore, and I don't need your hypocritical provocation."

Gu Yao's expression instantly turned ugly. She gritted her teeth and said, "Lin Yue, don't be too happy too soon! You're just lucky, but this time, I'm going to make you lose completely!"

Lin Yue ignored her and walked straight out of the office, leaving Gu Yao behind. She knew that this battle was nearing its end, and she would not let Gu Yao succeed. Gu Yao's madness made the whole situation more complicated, and the distance between Lin Yue and Li Hao had a subtle change because of this crisis.

As all the evidence gradually comes together and the truth is about to be revealed, a greater crisis is brewing in secret. Can Lin Yue completely defeat Gu Yao? Can Li Hao's protection break the deadlock between the two?

This storm seems far from over, and greater challenges are quietly approaching.

Lin Yue returned home and sat at her desk, awash in documents and evidence. As she sorted through them, each page felt like a sword, slowly dissecting Gu Yao's scheme. Her eyes were calm and sharp, but her heart was already bracing for the storm.

The next morning, an emergency meeting was held within the company to discuss the progress of the project leak. Lin Yue appeared in the meeting room with the collected evidence, her expression calm and fearless.

When she handed the document to the company's top management, the entire conference room fell silent. The evidence in the document showed that the leak was indeed related to certain people within the company, and Gu Yao's name appeared on the list.

"Mr. Lin, is this evidence true?" a senior executive asked in surprise.

Lin Yue nodded, her tone firm: "These materials were obtained through multiple investigations and have been verified. The party responsible for the leak has been identified, and I hope the company can take action."

There was a lot of whispers in the conference room. Many people were familiar with Gu Yao's name. After all, she used to be Li Hao's "friend", but no one expected that she would be involved in such an incident.

"Mr. Lin, we will verify this evidence as soon as possible." The company's senior management finally made a decision. "At the same time, we will also cooperate with the police investigation."

As soon as Lin Yue came out of the conference room, she saw Li Hao standing at the other end of the corridor, seemingly waiting for her.

"Lin Yue." Li Hao's voice was low and a little anxious.

Lin Yue stopped and said indifferently: "Mr. Li, is there anything wrong?"

Li Hao took a few steps closer, his eyes filled with mixed emotions. "I heard you've submitted evidence, and I wanted to tell you that my team has made some discoveries that can supplement your investigation."

Lin Yue frowned slightly, but her tone remained calm: "Thank you, but the company has taken over this matter and does not need your help."

Li Hao didn't back down. There was a hint of pleading in his tone: "Lin Yue, this is not just about you. Gu Yao's behavior has affected my company. I can't just stand by and watch."

Lin Yue's eyes remained cold: "Mr. Li, this matter has nothing to do with you. Your company and you personally do not need to bear any responsibility."

Li Hao clenched his fists, feeling a growing sense of powerlessness. He knew Lin Yue's detachment stemmed from her complete disappointment in him, but he couldn't accept being left out. He whispered, "Lin Yue, no matter what you think, I will continue investigating this matter. I won't let her hurt you again."

Lin Yue glanced at him, then turned and left without responding.

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Upon learning that Lin Yue had submitted the evidence, Gu Yao went completely berserk. She knew her actions would soon be exposed, and she would face irreversible consequences. She began plotting a final move, attempting to completely discredit Lin Yue before the truth was revealed.

Late one night, Gu Yao called Mr. Zhang.

"Mr. Zhang, the current situation is no longer favorable to us." Gu Yao's voice was cold, with a hint of urgency.

Mr. Zhang's tone was filled with panic: "Ms. Gu, I have dealt with those traces according to your instructions, but Lin Yue seems to have more evidence. I am worried..."

Gu Yao interrupted him, her tone adding a hint of coldness: "You just need to do as I say. I'll take care of the rest."

She hung up the phone and stood by the window, her face gloomy. A hint of cruelty flashed in her eyes, and she had already formulated a more extreme plan in her mind.

Lin Yue did not expect that Gu Yao's madness would make things more complicated.

One evening, as Lin Yue was about to leave the company, she discovered that her tire had been deliberately deflated. She didn't panic, but immediately contacted the maintenance staff and then called a designated driver.

When Dangdai drove her downstairs to her apartment, she suddenly realized that someone was standing in the dark, staring at her. The hostile gaze made her heart sink.

Lin Yue didn't show any panic. She walked towards the corridor as if nothing had happened, secretly holding her phone tightly, ready to call the police at any time. However, that gaze never came closer.

After returning to the apartment, she immediately checked the corridor surveillance to try to identify the man, but the surveillance video had been deliberately damaged, leaving only some blurry images in the video.

The next day, Lin Yue reported the incident to the company's security department and strengthened her own defenses. However, the news quickly reached Li Hao's ears.

"Lin Yue." Li Hao took the initiative to call her, his tone revealing a hint of anxiety. "I heard that you encountered something last night. Are you okay now?"

Lin Yue's voice was calm as usual: "Thank you for your concern, I have taken care of it."

"Lin Yue," Li Hao said with a hint of persistence in his voice, "I know you don't want to have any contact with me, but this matter has threatened your safety. I hope you can accept my help."

Lin Yue paused, with a hint of rejection in her tone: "Li Hao, I don't need your protection. I can handle these things."

"Lin Yue!" Li Hao couldn't help but raise his voice. "Why do you always reject me? I just want to help you. Can't you even accept that?"

Lin Yue's voice remained calm: "Li Hao, this is not a question of rejecting you. I don't want the past relationship to become a burden on me now. If you want to help me, it's your choice; and if I refuse, it's my right."

There was silence on the other end of the phone. Li Hao clenched the phone tightly, feeling powerless.

---

Just as the situation was becoming increasingly tense, the police suddenly received news that they had obtained a key piece of evidence through multi-faceted investigation. This evidence not only directly pointed to Gu Yao, but also implicated more behind-the-scenes manipulators.

Lin Yue was invited by the police to the scene of the crime to assist in the investigation, while Li Hao took the initiative to participate as a partner. This was the first time they stood on the same front, but there was still an insurmountable emotional barrier between them.

When the investigators presented the evidence, all of Gu Yao's tricks were exposed to the public. The truth she had tried to cover up finally surfaced, and her sophistry and madness seemed extremely pale in the face of the facts.

The incident gradually subsided, the company resumed normal operations, and Gu Yao was arrested by the police on suspicion of multiple crimes. However, after the storm, Lin Yue's life did not get any easier. She realized that while her independence and tenacity earned her respect, they also made her feel more lonely.

Li Hao continued to watch her from a distance, trying to find a way to make amends. But Lin Yue refused to look back. She knew the pain of the past was etched in her heart, and perhaps her future depended solely on herself.

The storm seems to have passed, but the rift between the two is still deep. The unhealed feelings are still surging in the undercurrent, waiting for the next fateful confrontation.