After the divorce, the CEO's ex-wife deeply regretted her actions.

A chill ran from the soles of his feet to his heart, and Chen Yun felt a spasm in his stomach.

He tried to convince himself that it might just be a misunderstanding.

Perhaps it was the angle, or perhaps the two had a good relationship; it was just a simple hug.

Chen Yun took a deep breath, saved the photo to his phone, and forced himself not to think about it.

But he couldn't truly calm down. Once the seeds of doubt were sown, they quickly took root and sprouted.

He decided to investigate discreetly first, so he contacted a private investigator he knew and sent him the photos.

They provided some physical characteristics of the man and requested an investigation into his relationship with Lin Xue.

For the next few days, Chen Yun walked a tightrope.

He forced himself to remain calm and observed Lin Xue discreetly.

Lin Xue seemed unaware of anything amiss, continuing to go to work on time every day, handling company affairs, and taking gentle and considerate care of Chen Yun's life.

This "normality" only made Chen Yun more uneasy.

He even began to suspect that Lin Xue's previous kindness to him might have been a disguise.

Three days later, the private investigator's phone rang.

“Mr. Chen, the man in the photo is Lin Xue’s ex-boyfriend, named Li Ming. The two have been in frequent contact and meeting often recently, behaving intimately, and their relationship is not ordinary.”

Chen Yun's fingers, gripping the phone, turned white, and he felt it was becoming difficult to breathe.

Lin Xue, the one who accompanied and supported him during his most difficult time.

The woman who was even willing to sacrifice herself betrayed him!

He couldn't accept this fact, feeling like a fool, kept in the dark, and manipulated.

He recalled their past sweetness, and Lin Xue's gentle embrace.

The sweet words she once said now seem like sharp, ironic blades, tearing his heart apart piece by piece.

He arranged to meet Lin Xue at a quiet coffee shop.

Lin Xue arrived as promised, dressed in a white dress, looking pure and charming.

Upon seeing Chen Yun, she smiled gently and asked, "What can I do for you?"

Chen Yun didn't say anything, but simply pushed the photo in front of Lin Xue.

The moment Lin Xue saw the photo, her expression changed drastically. Her smile froze on her face, and her eyes flickered like a frightened fawn.

"This...this is just a misunderstanding."

Lin Xue's voice trembled slightly as she tried to explain.

"He and I are just ordinary friends. We just happened to run into each other that day and chatted for a while."

"Just ordinary friends? Chatted for a while? Lin Xue, do you think I'm stupid?"

"Hugging and cuddling, being so intimate, is that what you call ordinary friends?"

Lin Xue's face turned even paler. She lowered her head, not daring to look Chen Yun in the eye.

"I..." she stammered, unable to utter a complete sentence for a long time.

"Lin Xue, what else do you have to say for yourself?"

Under Chen Yun's persistent questioning, Lin Xue finally broke down.

She covered her face, tears streaming down her face through her fingers.

"I'm sorry, Chen Yun, I was wrong," she said, choking back tears.

"Li Ming and I are indeed still connected, but I really have no feelings for him anymore. I just... I just..."

"Just what?" Chen Yun asked coldly.

"I just... I just miss the past, I miss the time I spent with him."

Lin Xue's voice grew softer and softer until it was almost inaudible.

"Nostalgia for the past? So you betrayed me?" Chen Yun's voice was full of sarcasm.

"Lin Xue, what do you take me for? Your backup plan? Your comfort?"

"No, no, Chen Yun, let me explain."

Lin Xue raised her head and looked at Chen Yun with teary eyes.

"I still feel grateful and loving towards you; I was just... confused for a moment."

"A moment of confusion?" Chen Yun sneered.

"You think you can betray me just because you're confused for a moment? You think you can deceive me just because you're confused for a moment? Lin Xue, what do you take me for?"

Lin Xue cried even harder, apologizing repeatedly and begging Chen Yun for forgiveness.

But Chen Yun's heart had grown cold; he could not forgive Lin Xue's betrayal, nor could he trust her anymore.

He stood up and left the coffee shop without looking back, leaving Lin Xue alone in her seat crying.

Stepping out of the coffee shop, Chen Yun wandered aimlessly down the street, his mind a jumbled mess.

He didn't know where he should go or what he should do.

He felt an emptiness in his heart, as if he had lost something important.

Suddenly, his phone rang; it was Old K calling.

"Mr. Chen, it's been a long time."

How have you been lately?

"It's alright." Chen Yun's voice sounded tired.

"I heard your company has run into some trouble lately," Old K said. "Do you need my help?"

"No need," Chen Yun declined Old K's offer. "I can handle it myself."

"Alright," Old K said, not pressuring him further.

"However, I still want to remind you to be careful of the people around you."

Chen Yun hung up the phone, feeling even more agitated.

Old K's words reminded him of the anonymous email and the intimate photos of Lin Xue and Li Ming.

He suddenly stopped and turned to walk in one direction...

Old K's words were like a thorn, piercing Chen Yun's already wounded heart.

He kept pondering the phrase "be careful of the people around you," and his thoughts gradually became clearer.

Anonymous emails, Lin Xue's tears, Li Ming's appearance...

These fragments, pieced together, form a disturbing picture.

Chen Yun decided to start with Li Ming. He found the bar Li Ming frequented.

He ordered a strong drink and sat alone in a corner, observing his surroundings.

A short while later, Li Ming appeared at the door.

He was still impeccably dressed, but there was a hint of smugness in his eyes.

Chen Yun walked forward calmly, pretending to bump into him by chance: "Li Ming, long time no see."

Li Ming was clearly surprised, but quickly regained his composure:

"Chen Yun? What a coincidence, you're here too?"

"Yes, I came out to relax." Chen Yun raised his glass and casually brushed it off.

"I've been under a lot of work pressure lately."

"I understand, I understand," Li Ming echoed, but his eyes flickered uncertainly.

"How is Lin Xue doing lately? I heard she..."

“She’s fine,” Chen Yun interrupted him.

"Don't worry about it."

"How's work lately?" Chen Yun asked casually.

Li Ming gave an awkward laugh. "I'm alright, pretty busy. How about you?"

"I'm doing alright too."

Chen Yun observed Li Ming discreetly, paused, and then casually brought it up.

"By the way, have you been in contact with Lin Xue recently?"

Li Ming's eyes flickered. "No, what's wrong?"

"Nothing, just ask."

Chen Yun smiled, but in his heart he became even more certain of his thoughts.

After leaving the bar, Chen Yun became even more certain of his thoughts.

He decided to hire a private investigator to conduct a covert investigation into Lin Xue.

He found a reputable detective agency, gave the manager Lin Xue's photo and some basic information, and paid a substantial deposit in advance.

A few days later, the private investigator called:

"Mr. Chen, I found what you asked for, along with some photos, which I have already sent to your email."

Chen Yun immediately opened his email. In the photos, Lin Xue was seen not only meeting with Li Ming, but also frequently in contact with another man.