The richest man's parents were kidnapped, and his adorable son captivated the entire family.

He seemed to be stating facts, but his tone was as if a gun was pointed directly at Gu Yinshen's heart.

"He appointed Lin Feng as his confidential assistant, but allowed a corporate spy to infiltrate his inner circle for years, gaining access to the group's highest authority, controlling core processes, and easily stealing our vital documents!"

He slammed his hand on the conference table, his words ringing out like a knife: "Isn't this the most serious 'mismanagement'?! Isn't this the most thorough and fatal betrayal of the interests of all our shareholders?!"

These words seemed to ignite a powder keg in the already boiling crowd, turning the clamor into an uncontrollable wave of noise, one wave higher than the next.

On the main seat, Gu Yinshen remained expressionless, his face deathly pale. Yet his back remained straight, like a solitary peak standing in the eye of a storm.

He didn't defend himself, or even frown, as if the roars and curses were just some distant background noise.

But only he knew that his heart was slowly sinking into ice.

Taking advantage of the situation, Gu Hongtao slammed a stack of proposals in front of him, his voice steady yet filled with undisguised triumph: "Given that Mr. Gu Yinshen bears inescapable direct leadership responsibility in this major leak of trade secrets, his management capabilities have seriously jeopardized the group's survival!"

"I propose that Mr. Gu Yinshen be immediately suspended from all his duties as Chairman and CEO!"

"A special investigation team from the board of directors will take over the relevant investigation and temporarily assume management authority!"

He abruptly changed the subject, his eyes flashing with a sharp light: "At the same time, we will launch a judicial investigation into whether he was involved in dereliction of duty or even accomplice in this leak!"

"Now!" He held the proposal high, his voice resolute, "Vote now!"

Around the conference table, several senior directors, including Chairman Wang, who had stood beside Gu Yinshen, looked ashen-faced, their expressions filled with struggle and unease. Clutching the documents in their hands, their eyes were darting around, as if they had suddenly found themselves on the brink of a volcano of public opinion and power.

The investigation team members remained solemn and silent, recording everything without any emotional fluctuation, like cold-faced judges.

The meeting grew increasingly chaotic, with the opposition surging ahead and the supporters remaining silent. Gu Yinshen, however, stood firm, enduring countless burning gazes as if nailed to a trial bench.

He did not back down, but simply watched the directors he had once trusted, those who had raised their glasses with him when he was at the height of his fame, but now wore greedy and indifferent expressions.

Finally, his gaze fell on Gu Hongtao and his son.

A barely perceptible smile of victory appeared on Gu Chengji's lips.

Gu Hongtao crossed his arms, feigning "heartbreak" but his eyes betrayed a sinister glint.

At this moment, a chilling coldness slowly gathered in Gu Yinshen's eyes.

He no longer looked at anyone, as if he had detached himself from his anger and resentment, leaving behind only a calm and almost cruel resolve.

Just then, in the center of the circular conference table, an elderly man with silver hair slowly stood up.

He wore a sharp suit with a dark gray silk tie, and a thick document was neatly held in his palm. His austere and solemn demeanor caused the entire room to fall silent the moment he stood up.

He is Zhou Zhenbang, the oldest senior director of the Gu Group, a highly respected figure whose influence influenced the vast majority of the directors present when they first invested.

His hair was perfectly styled, his expression solemn, and his eyes revealed no emotion, yet with just one glance, it was as if he could see right through a person.

"Fellow colleagues." He slowly raised the document in his hand, his voice not loud, but carrying a penetrating power that was awe-inspiring.

"What is laid bare before everyone is an undeniable fact."

Before he could finish speaking, he slammed his hand on the table, causing the document cover to shake.

He raised his hand and pointed to the huge screen in the conference room.

"Project Starry Sea reveals the Group's core strategic roadmap, target markets, technological barriers, and budget allocation for the next five years!"

His words, spoken with such force, seemed to strike the hearts of everyone present.

"Our competitor, Huanyu Group, just announced a strategic adjustment yesterday. The paths are precisely overlapping, and the targeting is extremely obvious."

He stared intently at the crowd, his aged yet resolute voice resonating throughout the conference hall:

"Isn't this plagiarism?"

"This is a trampling of all the hard work and dedication of the Gu family!"

The conference room was brightly lit yet coldly lit. On the huge LED screen, the leaked core secrets were still frozen on the clearest few pages, like a series of tragic defeat reports, revealing how the Gu family's proud moat was breached overnight.

The air was filled with the rustling sound of paper turning and an atmosphere of barely suppressed anxiety.

Zhou Zhenbang stood in the center of the circular conference table, his silver hair neatly combed, his face deeply lined with wrinkles and solemn expression. He gently opened the thick investigation document in his hand, his knuckles gripping it tightly, as if he wanted to nail each word into everyone's mind.

He paused for a second, his voice steady and solemn:

"The Creation of Nature, this is..."

He glanced at the second page, his tone suddenly turning stern:

"This is the culmination of the hard work of countless top engineers! Less than 48 hours after the parameter summary was leaked, highly similar patent applications appeared on the market!"

His eyes were cold and sharp as knives, and everyone present avoided his gaze.

"Our lead has vanished!"

"The billions of dollars invested in research and development in the early stages have vanished in an instant!!"

He paused heavily, his voice growing increasingly sorrowful.

He turned another page of the document in his hand, stopping at the page with the cover bearing the title "Phoenix Plan Acquisition Operation A-5," his gaze blazing, almost burning.

"Project Phoenix is ​​a multi-billion dollar acquisition related to the group's globalization strategy!"

"The target company's bottom price, risk assessment, negotiation strategy... these are top secrets, but now they have become bargaining chips for competitors to inflate stock prices and demand exorbitant prices!"

"Merger and acquisition costs will skyrocket, and may even fall through completely!!"

Upon hearing this, a collective gasp filled the conference room. Several senior shareholders' foreheads bulged with veins, their expressions filled with shock and disbelief, and even the hands holding pens trembled involuntarily.

Zhou Zhenbang slowly put away the document, but instead of putting it down, he held it high to his shoulder, his face showing an extremely solemn and heartbroken expression.

His gaze swept across the entire conference room, finally settling on Gu Yinshen's face.

That gaze was no longer questioning, but heavy like an epitaph.

"What is the root cause of all these catastrophic consequences?!"

His voice suddenly rose, filled with piercing anger and accusation:

"This is a serious dereliction of duty by the management! It is a serious oversight by the top leader!!"

He lifted his foot and moved step by step closer to the head seat at the other end of the conference table, facing Gu Yinshen.

Gu Yinshen remained seated, motionless, his gaze as calm as the night, his face expressionless. But everyone could sense the turbulent undercurrents churning beneath that calm surface.