Double evil in the business district

Xiao Yue pushed open the heavy door of the conference room, and a depressing atmosphere hit him.

Several of the company's veteran directors had already taken their seats, their expressions serious. Director Song sat in the main seat, holding a stack of documents, his face full of meaning. Seeing Xiao Yue come in, he gestured for her to sit down, then pushed the documents in his hand in front of her.

"Xiao Yue, I've always been optimistic about you and thought you were a rare talent, but now..." Director Song sighed, a hint of regret in his tone, "With all the evidence before my eyes, I have no choice but to believe it."

Xiao Yue picked up the document and flipped through it page by page. The contents were shocking, with each item pointing directly to her secret dealings with competitors, and even forged transfer records and contracts.

Xiao Yue's heart sank. The documents were so indistinguishable from the real thing, even she couldn't tell the difference. She clutched the documents tightly, her fingertips turning white, her heart filled with anger and helplessness. She knew someone was deliberately framing her, but she couldn't find any evidence to prove her innocence.

"Director Song, these are all fake! I have never done these things!" Xiao Yue's voice trembled slightly, but she still tried to remain calm.

Director Song shook his head and pointed to the "evidence" on the document and said, "Xiao Yue, I know it's hard for you to accept it at the moment, but the facts are right in front of you. What else do you have to say?"

Meanwhile, in a confidential office on the top floor of Shen's Enterprise, Shen Ting's face was terribly gloomy. Secretary He had just handed him a stack of photos. In them, Xiao Yue and a representative of a competitor were behaving intimately, seemingly conducting some kind of secret deal. Shen Ting's eyes were fixed on the photos, his hands unconsciously clenching, his knuckles turning white.

"Mr. Shen, these photos were only received this morning, and they were taken last night." Secretary He carefully observed Shen Ting's expression, with a hint of flattery in his tone, "It seems that there is indeed a problem with Miss Xiao Yue."

Shen Ting said nothing. He tossed the photo onto the table, his mind replaying every moment with Xiao Yue. He remembered her clear eyes, her resolute tone, and the words she had spoken. He didn't want to believe it was all a facade. But these photos, these emails, these so-called evidence, forced him to doubt it.

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to keep himself calm. He knew that it was not the time to draw conclusions yet. He needed more evidence and he needed to hear Xiao Yue's explanation in person.

At this moment, his cell phone rang again, and the words "Xiao Yue" appeared on the screen. He hesitated for a moment, but finally answered the call.

"Boss Shen..." Xiao Yue's voice was choked with sobs, "They...they want to fire me..."

Shen Ting's heart sank suddenly. He could almost imagine Xiao Yue's despair and helplessness at the moment. He gripped his phone tightly and said firmly, "Wait, I'll be right there."

In the Xiao Enterprises conference room, Xiao Yue was cornered by Director Song's questioning. She looked at the so-called "evidence" with despair. She knew no matter how she explained, no one would believe her. Just as she was about to give up, the conference room door suddenly opened.

Shen Ting appeared at the door, his face gloomy and his eyes filled with anxiety. He strode over to Xiao Yue, protecting her behind him, his eyes sweeping fiercely over the people present.

"Mr. Shen, why are you here?" Director Song asked with a hint of surprise in his tone.

Shen Ting ignored Director Song. He looked at Xiao Yue and said in a low voice, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

At this time, Lin Xiao's voice came from outside the door, sharp and piercing: "Hey, isn't this Mr. Shen? What's wrong? Are you worried about your little lover?"

Lin Xiao walked into the meeting room with a twist of her waist, her fingers painted with bright red nail polish teasing her hair intentionally or unintentionally, her eyes full of provocation.

She deliberately emphasized the three words "little lover", and the sound was as sharp as nails scratching on a blackboard, which was particularly harsh in the silent meeting room.

Xiao Yue's body trembled violently, and her face turned pale instantly. She bit her lip tightly, trying hard to control herself from crying. She felt the gazes around her piercing her like needles, those suspicious, contemptuous, and mocking eyes almost suffocating her.

"Lin Xiao, be careful with your words!" Shen Ting's tone was cold and his eyes were full of warnings.

Lin Xiao, however, didn't care. She smiled contemptuously and continued, "Why, was I wrong? Xiao Yue, you've thrown away your dignity for money. What qualifications do you have to stand here?" She walked up to Xiao Yue and looked down at her. "Do you think that by hooking up with Mr. Shen, you can fly to the top and become a phoenix? I'm telling you, you're just a toy he'll throw away when he gets tired of you!"

Every word was like a sharp knife, piercing Xiao Yue's heart. She felt trembling all over, but she was powerless to refute. She knew that without evidence, any explanation would be pale and powerless. She could only clench her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her flesh, and tried hard to restrain the urge to explode.

Shen Ting pulled Xiao Yue behind him. He stared at Lin Xiao coldly and said word by word, "Lin Xiao, I'm warning you, stop talking nonsense! Xiao Yue is my partner, and I trust her character."

"Partner? Mr. Shen, you're really kidding." Lin Xiao covered his mouth in feigned surprise, his eyes filled with mockery. "Everyone knows that Xiao Yue sold her body to get a cooperation project with Shen's? You actually still trust a woman like that?"

"Enough!" Shen Ting roared, his patience had reached its limit.

Lin Xiao was intimidated by his aura and involuntarily took a step back. Knowing she had achieved her goal, she said nothing more and left the meeting room triumphantly.

With Lin Xiao's departure, the atmosphere in the conference room eased a little, but the air was still filled with depression and awkwardness.

Suddenly, Xiao Yue had a flash of inspiration. She remembered a small project she'd previously worked on with Shen's company. She'd secretly backed up all the files, just in case. Perhaps those files contained the evidence she needed.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yue felt a glimmer of hope. She raised her head and looked at Shen Ting, her eyes filled with determination. "Mr. Shen, please believe me. I will definitely prove my innocence!" After saying this, she turned and ran out of the meeting room.

She ran furiously, ignoring the surprised looks of the crowd behind her. She had only one thought in mind, which was to find the backup files as quickly as possible.

She rushed into her office, quickly turned on her computer, and began searching for the backup files, her fingers tapping away on the keyboard, her heart pounding nervously.

As time passed, beads of sweat formed on Xiao Yue's forehead. She searched again and again, but could not find the file she needed.

Just when she was about to give up, a hidden folder suddenly appeared before her eyes. She trembled and clicked to open the folder, and inside it was the backup file she needed.

Xiao Yue's face lit up with joy. She had finally found it! She couldn't wait to open the file and began to carefully examine it...

"Found it..." she muttered to herself, her eyes fixed on the screen. A name suddenly appeared before her eyes... "Secretary He".

Xiao Yue's eyes were fixed on the words "Secretary He," her heart pounding. The backup files showed that Secretary He had privately contacted Lin Xiao several times and had tampered with data at key project points to steer public opinion towards Xiao Yue.

All the evidence clearly pointed to Secretary He as the real mastermind behind the incident. Xiao Yue took a deep breath, a chill running through her heart. She had never imagined that Secretary He, who usually seemed respectful and humble, would do such a thing.

Meanwhile, a heavy mood settled over Shen Ting's office. He repeatedly called Xiao Yue, but no one answered. Filled with anxiety and suspicion, he gave Xiao Yue one last chance. If she couldn't offer a reasonable explanation, he would abandon the partnership and even hold her accountable.

"Mr. Shen, you see, Xiao Yue doesn't take you seriously at all." Secretary He stood aside, with a hint of subtle pride in her tone, "She must be too guilty to dare to come." She observed Shen Ting's expression and carefully added fuel to the fire. "Perhaps she had already anticipated the incident and is now preparing to escape."

Shen Ting's face grew increasingly gloomy, his knuckles turning white as he gripped his phone tightly. He recalled every moment he had spent with Xiao Yue, her clear eyes and resolute tone, and his heart was filled with conflict and struggle. He hoped Xiao Yue was innocent, yet he had to face the harsh reality. Secretary He's words were like a sharp thorn, piercing the last glimmer of hope in his heart.

"I understand." Shen Ting's voice was low and hoarse. He waved his hand, signaling Secretary He to leave.

Secretary He smiled slightly, then turned and left the office. She gently closed the door, her smile widening as a sinister glint flashed in her eyes.

Xiao Yue finally found all the key evidence. Overjoyed, she immediately gathered all the information and prepared to rush to Shen's Enterprise. She believed that if she could hand this evidence to Shen Ting, all the misunderstandings would be resolved. She was eager to prove her innocence and regain Shen Ting's trust.

However, when she opened the folder containing the backup files, she discovered they were encrypted. A complex combination lock suddenly appeared on the screen, like an insurmountable chasm separating her from the truth. Xiao Yue's heart sank, and a chill of despair enveloped her. She tried to recall possible passwords, but to no avail. As time passed, her hope gradually faded.

Little did she know, while she was anxiously searching for a solution, Shen Ting had already completely lost hope in her. He sat in the empty office, staring out the window with a blank gaze, his heart at a loss. He didn't know who to trust, nor did he know what to do next.

Xiao Yue's phone finally rang. It was an unfamiliar number. She hesitated for a moment, then answered the call.

"Miss Xiao, I am..."

The voice on the other end of the phone suddenly stopped...

Xiao Yue slumped dejectedly into her chair, the glaring light from the computer screen like a sharp sword piercing her heart. The encrypted file was like an unbridgeable chasm, separating her from the truth and Shen Ting. She took a deep breath, trying to hold back the tears that threatened to burst. No, she couldn't give up! She had to find a way to decrypt the file, to prove her innocence.

She tried every possible password over and over again, from birthdays to anniversaries, from simple number combinations to complex letter arrangements, but she couldn't open the file. Time ticked by, and the office was eerily silent, with only the clacking of the keyboard and Xiao Yue's increasingly rapid breathing. Outside the window, night fell, and the city lights gradually brightened, illuminating her pale face, making it look even more haggard.

She thought of Shen Ting, his deep eyes, his gentle smile. She had once believed they had built an unbreakable trust, that they could face every challenge together. However, reality had dealt her a heavy blow. She wondered how Shen Ting was doing now, whether he was still waiting for her explanation, or if he had completely lost hope in her.

Thinking of this, her heart felt like it was being tightly grasped by an invisible hand, making it almost impossible to breathe. She picked up her phone and wanted to call Shen Ting, but stopped at the last moment. She was afraid to hear his cold voice, afraid to hear his resolute farewell.

She gripped the phone tightly, her knuckles turning white. The cold touch of the phone made her more aware that an unbridgeable rift seemed to have appeared between her and Shen Ting.

She looked at the computer screen again, her eyes filled with despair. Was she really going to watch the truth being buried, and watch her relationship with Shen Ting fall apart? No! She wouldn't accept that!

She stood up abruptly and paced around the office, trying to calm herself. She had to find another way, someone who could decrypt the file. She thought of a computer-savvy friend from college who had helped her solve many computer problems. Perhaps he could help her decrypt the file.

She immediately searched her address book and found the friend's phone number. When the call was connected, she eagerly explained the situation.

After listening to me, the friend on the other end of the phone was silent for a moment, then said in a heavy tone, "This encryption program is very complicated. I'm not sure if I can decrypt it, but I can try. Send me the file. I need some time."

Xiao Yue seemed to have grabbed a life-saving straw. She quickly sent the encrypted file to her friend and then anxiously waited for his reply.

Time passed minute by minute, each second feeling like a century. Just when she was about to lose her patience, her phone finally rang. She answered the call with trembling hands, and a deep voice came from the other end:

"Xiao Yue..."