Double evil in the business district

Before Xiao Yue could finish her words, she was interrupted by Butler Zhou, "Miss Xiao, the master has instructed that you cannot contact anyone before the meeting begins. Please go back to your room and rest."

Xiao Yue's hand was held tighter by Shen Ting, but she knew that arguing at this moment was useless, so she could only suppress the surging emotions in her heart, gave Shen Ting a soothing look, turned around and left with Butler Zhou.

Back in her room, Xiao Yue's heart sank. She wasn't completely oblivious to Second Uncle Xiao's scheme. Although her grandfather loved her, he was a very traditional person, prioritizing the family's interests and reputation. Now, Shen Ting's appearance undoubtedly gave Second Uncle Xiao a perfect attack point, putting her on the defensive.

But she never gave up.

Xiao Yue took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down. She couldn't panic; she still had a chance. Although Grandpa had restricted her freedom, he hadn't taken her computer or her files. Xiao Yue turned on her computer and pulled up the development plan she had drawn up for the family business. Uncle Xiao had assumed that her confinement meant she had no time to attend to company matters, but he hadn't realized she had already memorized all the important data and plans.

Time passed by minute by minute, and Xiao Yue raced against time to reorganize, supplement, and improve the contents of her memory. She knew that this was her last chance, and she had to let her grandfather see her ability, her sense of responsibility to the Xiao family, and her plans and vision for the family's future.

Meanwhile, Shen Ting didn't leave the Xiao family's old house. He paced anxiously in the living room, looking at Lawyer Li from time to time, "Lawyer Li, do you think Mr. Xiao will change his mind?"

Lawyer Li pushed his glasses up. "Mr. Shen, Mr. Xiao is a man of integrity and loves Miss Xiao very much. As long as we show enough sincerity, I believe he will make the right judgment."

Shen Ting frowned. He took out his phone and dialed a number. "Hurry up! I need to get..." He paused and lowered his voice, "all the evidence about Second Uncle Xiao."

On the other side, Second Uncle Xiao was talking to Lin Xiao on the phone with a smug look on his face. "Is everything arranged?" Lin Xiao's charming voice came over. "Second Uncle, don't worry. Everything has been done as you instructed. Xiao Yue will definitely not be able to turn things around this time."

Uncle Xiao hung up the phone, a sinister smile on his face. He had long disliked Xiao Yue. How could a little girl inherit the Xiao family fortune? This time, he was determined to completely suppress her and prevent her from ever rising again. He went to the study, picked up the agenda for the Xiao family meeting, and added a few clauses that were unfavorable to Xiao Yue.

The bell in the Xiao family's old house rang, indicating that the family meeting was about to begin. Butler Zhou came to Xiao Yue's room and said, "Miss Xiao, the meeting time has come."

Xiao Yue closed her computer, stood up, and followed Butler Zhou to the conference room. She took a deep breath, her eyes determined. No matter what, she would do her best for herself, for Shen Ting, and for everything she loved.

The door to the conference room slowly opened, and Xiao Yue stepped in. Everyone's eyes were focused on her, some curious, some sympathetic, and some gloating. Xiao Yue's eyes swept across the crowd, finally landing on Grandpa Xiao in the main seat.

"Grandpa..." She just opened her mouth when she heard hurried footsteps outside the door, followed by an anxious voice, "Wait! I have something to say!"

Before the conference room door was completely closed, Shen Ting appeared at the entrance. A light bead of sweat covered his forehead, and his breathing was slightly rapid, evidently from a long journey. He walked directly to Xiao Yue and squeezed her hand tightly, offering her silent support. Xiao Yue felt the warmth of his palm, and her tense nerves relaxed slightly.

"Mr. Shen, I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to barge in now." Uncle Xiao said in a bad tone. He originally thought he had won the game, but he didn't expect Shen Ting to arrive at this critical moment.

"Second Uncle Xiao, the news I bring you concerns the future of the Xiao family and Xiao Yue's reputation. I think everyone here will be interested." Shen Ting's eyes swept across the crowd and finally stopped at Grandpa Xiao. His tone was steady and powerful.

At that moment, a clamor of discussion erupted from outside the conference room. Lin Xiao's voice was sharp and piercing as she vividly described Xiao Yue's "misdeeds" to passing family members, fabricating stories about how she had resorted to unscrupulous means to cling to Shen Ting and how she had sold company secrets for personal gain. She deliberately raised her voice to ensure everyone in the conference room could hear.

Xiao Yue's face turned pale. These groundless rumors stabbed her heart like a sharp knife. She looked at her grandfather, but found that his face had also become gloomy.

Shen Ting noticed Xiao Yue's trembling and pulled her into his arms, whispering comfortingly, "Don't be afraid, I'm here." He turned to Second Uncle Xiao, his eyes sharp, "Second Uncle Xiao, this farce you've arranged should end."

He pulled out a USB drive and handed it to Lawyer Li. "It contains evidence of Second Uncle Xiao colluding with competitors and selling out the company's interests, as well as recordings of Lin Xiao spreading rumors and slandering Xiao Yue. I think this is enough to prove who is truly endangering the Xiao Group."

Lawyer Li took the USB drive and, with a serious expression, plugged it into the computer. The conference room's projection screen began to play a series of audio and video clips. Second Uncle Xiao's face turned from red to white, then from white to blue. He hadn't expected Shen Ting to possess so much evidence. Lin Xiao was so frightened that his face paled and he collapsed to the ground.

Grandpa Xiao looked at the content on the projection screen, his face livid. He had always thought that although Second Uncle Xiao had some ambitions, he was still loyal to the Xiao family. He had never expected that he would do such a thing as betraying the family. He looked at Xiao Yue, his eyes filled with guilt and heartache.

"Grandpa, I..." Xiao Yue choked and wanted to explain, but was interrupted by Grandpa Xiao.

"Child, Grandpa was wrong about you." Grandpa Xiao sighed. He looked at Shen Ting with eyes full of gratitude. "Mr. Shen, thank you. You saved the Xiao family and also saved my granddaughter."

Shen Ting nodded slightly, "Mr. Xiao, everything I do is for Xiao Yue. I believe that she is the most suitable heir to the Xiao family."

Xiao Yue looked at Shen Ting, her eyes filled with emotion and love. She knew that he had sacrificed so much for her.

The atmosphere in the conference room suddenly became unusually quiet, with only the evidence playing on the projection screen continuing. Uncle Xiao and Lin Xiao's scheme had been completely exposed, and they trembled like two stray dogs, awaiting their family's judgment.

At this moment, Butler Zhou walked up to Xiao Yue and said, "Miss Xiao, please follow me." His tone was cold and emotionless.

Xiao Yue's heart sank suddenly, and an ominous premonition came to her mind... She turned to look at Shen Ting, her eyes full of anxiety.

Shen Ting held her hand tightly and whispered, "Don't worry, I will always be with you."

Butler Zhou ignored their interaction and just repeated, "Miss Xiao, please follow me." His tone was unquestionable, as if Xiao Yue was just a prisoner waiting to be dealt with.

Xiao Yue took a deep breath and followed Butler Zhou out of the meeting room. Shen Ting's eyes followed her figure closely, his heart filled with worry. He had a premonition that things were not over yet...

Butler Zhou led Xiao Yue through the long corridor, each step a touch of pain. The old house felt heavy and oppressive, its antique furniture and dim lighting adding a touch of eeriness. Xiao Yue felt like a prisoner being escorted, not a member of the Xiao family.

"Miss Xiao, the master has instructed that you cannot leave this room before the meeting begins." Butler Zhou opened a heavy wooden door with a cold tone.

The room was simply furnished, even spartan, with only a bed, a table, and a chair. The windows were covered by heavy curtains, not allowing any light in, as if it were isolated from the world.

"Why?" Xiao Yue suppressed the uneasiness in his heart and tried to remain calm.

"This is the master's order. I am just following it." Butler Zhou replied expressionlessly, then turned and left the room, locking the door from the outside.

The sound of the lock closing with a "click" was particularly harsh in the silent room, and it completely locked Xiao Yue's last glimmer of hope. She leaned weakly against the door, and finally couldn't hold back the tears.

At the same time, when Lawyer Li carefully reviewed the meeting agenda, he found some unreasonable points. Uncle Xiao had added several clauses regarding changes in the company's equity. If these clauses were passed, Xiao Yue would lose the qualification to inherit the Xiao family, and Uncle Xiao would become the biggest beneficiary.

Lawyer Li was well aware of the seriousness of these terms, so he immediately contacted Uncle Xiao, hoping he would reconsider.

"Uncle Xiao, I'm afraid these terms are not appropriate. They harm Miss Xiao's rights and interests and violate the company's articles of association." Lawyer Li said in a serious tone.

Uncle Xiao on the other end of the phone sneered, "Lawyer Li, I advise you not to meddle in other people's business. For some things, the less you know, the better."

"But..." Lawyer Li wanted to say something, but was rudely interrupted by Uncle Xiao.

"No buts! You just need to do what I say, otherwise, you will bear the consequences." Uncle Xiao's tone was full of threats.

Lawyer Li was caught in a dilemma. On one side was his professional ethics and conscience, and on the other was the threat from Uncle Xiao. He didn't know how to choose.

On his way to the Xiao family's old house, Shen Ting encountered an unexpected obstacle. The road leading to the old house was blocked, and a group of men in black blocked his way.

"Mr. Shen, please go back." The leading man in black spoke in a cold tone.

Shen Ting's eyes were sharp, "Get out of the way!"

"Sorry, the order we received is that no one is allowed to enter." The man in black showed no intention of backing down.

Shen Ting knew this was a trick by Second Uncle Xiao. He had to rush to Xiao Yue's side as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous. He took a deep breath, and a look of determination flashed in his eyes...

He suddenly kicked the man in black who was blocking his way...

The dim light in the room made time blur. Xiao Yue sat on a hard chair, his hands tightly clutching the prepared documents, his knuckles turning pale. A faint sound of birdsong could be heard outside the window, but the sound couldn't penetrate the oppressive atmosphere of the room, instead highlighting the silence of the moment.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart. She rehearsed her speech in the meeting over and over in her mind, striving for perfection in every word and every pause. She knew this might be her last chance, and she had to seize it.

She prayed silently, hoping that her efforts would be recognized, hoping that her grandfather would understand her determination and ability, hoping...

Shen Ting was able to arrive in time. But she didn't know what kind of storm was waiting for her.

Shen Ting's eyes were as sharp as a hawk's. He moved swiftly, kicking the leading black-clad man and then delivering a beautiful shoulder throw, sending him slamming to the ground. The other black-clad men, upon seeing this, immediately surrounded him. Shen Ting showed no fear. Even in a one-on-many situation, he remained at his ease.

He punched and kicked, each move was fierce and fierce, as if he wanted to vent all his anger. He knew that time was running out, and every second of delay could put Xiao Yue in a more dangerous situation.

After Lawyer Li hung up the phone, his face was grim, and he paced back and forth in the room. Uncle Xiao's threats made him uneasy, but he also knew that if he chose to remain silent, Xiao Yue would lose everything. He took a deep breath and made a decision.

He quickly turned on the computer, compiled the terms modified by Uncle Xiao and the relevant evidence into a document, printed it out, and put it in his briefcase. He had to submit this evidence to Mr. Xiao. Even if it would offend Uncle Xiao, he couldn't watch Xiao Yue being framed.

Uncle Xiao sat in his study, shaking a red wine glass in his hand, a sinister smile on his face. He glanced at the wall clock and saw that it was almost time. He made a phone call and said, "Lin Xiao, proceed according to the plan."

After Lin Xiao hung up the phone, a sneer appeared on her lips. She dressed up carefully, put on an elegant suit, picked up an exquisite box, and left the room.

Butler Zhou stood at the door of the old house, gazing anxiously into the distance. The family meeting was about to begin, and the master was already impatient. He kept glancing at his watch, feeling a sense of unease.

As the sun set, the shadow of the old house stretched out, like a dormant beast. Xiao Yue paced back and forth in the room, feeling a surge of unease. She walked to the window and forcefully pulled open the heavy curtains. A faint ray of light filtered in, but it couldn't illuminate the haze in her heart.

Suddenly, a loud noise broke the tranquility of the old house. Xiao Yue's heart sank suddenly. She had a premonition that something was about to happen. She walked to the door and banged on it hard, "Open the door! Open the door!"

Butler Zhou's panicked voice came from outside the door, "Miss Xiao, please wait a moment. I will go and report to the master."

At the same time, Shen Ting finally broke through the black-clad men's obstruction and rushed into the Xiao family's old house. He immediately saw Butler Zhou standing at the door and the closed door.

"Where is Xiao Yue?" Shen Ting asked hurriedly, with a hint of unquestionable majesty.

Butler Zhou was intimidated by Shen Ting's aura and didn't know how to respond for a moment.

"I'm asking you, where is Xiao Yue!" Shen Ting's voice sounded again, with a hint of suppressed anger.

Steward Zhou pointed to the tightly closed door with trembling voice... "The master ordered..."