Love is a mistake that cannot be escaped

"She wants revenge on me, and revenge on you."

Gu Yichen said coldly, "However, I will make her pay for her actions."

A cold glint flashed in his eyes, and I knew a storm was brewing.

In the past few days, I have visited almost all my media friends, explaining to them one by one.

Public opinion began to shift slowly, with some media outlets reporting on the Gu Group's proactive response to the crisis and clarifying some unfounded rumors.

I know this is just the first step; there is still a long way to go before we can completely get out of this predicament.

I sat on the sofa, anxiously holding my phone, waiting for Gu Yichen's message.

The wall clock ticked away, as if mocking my anxiety.

Suddenly, the doorbell rang. My heart skipped a beat, thinking that Gu Yichen had returned, and I quickly ran to open the door.

However, standing outside the door was a strange man.

He was tall and imposing, wearing sunglasses that obscured his face, and exuded a chilling aura of oppression.

"Who are you looking for?" I asked warily.

The man didn't answer, but just smiled coldly, then took a file folder out of his pocket and threw it at my feet.

"Look at this stuff, it's enough to destroy the Gu family, and it's enough to destroy Gu Yichen."

I picked up the file bag with a puzzled look, opened it, and immediately turned pale.

Inside were documents and photos documenting the Gu Group's illegal operations and commercial bribery over the years; the evidence was conclusive and shocking.

"Who are you? What do you want?" I asked sharply, suppressing my fear.

The man took off his sunglasses, revealing a pair of sinister eyes.

“Tell Gu Yichen that if he wants these things to disappear, he should give up control of the Gu family, otherwise…” He paused, a cruel smile curving his lips, “I will make him regret it.”

He turned and left, leaving me standing there, clutching the heavy file bag tightly in my hand.

Fear clung to my heart like vines, almost suffocating me.

I stumbled back to my room, threw the file folder on the table as if it were a time bomb that could explode at any moment.

I don't know how much time passed before Gu Yichen finally returned. When he saw my pale face and the glaring file folder on the table, his brows furrowed tightly. "What's wrong?" His voice carried a hint of barely perceptible fatigue.

I told him what had happened, and his face grew increasingly gloomy, his knuckles turning white as he gripped the file folder.

What does he want?

“Control of the Gu family.” I bit my lip, trying to control my emotions. “He said that if you don’t agree, he will make these things public.”

The room fell into a deathly silence, with only the wall clock ticking away, as if urging time to pass second by second.

After a long silence, Gu Yichen finally spoke slowly: "I understand." His voice was low and hoarse, yet it carried an undeniable firmness. "I will not compromise."

“But…” I looked at him worriedly, “this evidence…”

“I will find out the truth.” He interrupted me, his deep eyes shining with determination. “I believe that the innocent will clear themselves.”

He gently stroked my hair, his tone tender yet firm, "Don't worry, I'll handle everything."

At that moment, I seemed to see boundless power in him, a courage that would never yield even in the face of the greatest difficulties.

I nodded, squeezed his hand, and told myself that no matter what happened, I would face it with him.

Over the next few days, we began investigating the identity of the mysterious man.

During the day, Gu Yichen shuttled between the company and various social engagements, striving to stabilize the company's situation; at night, we studied those documents and photos together, trying to find clues.

However, things took a far more unexpected turn than we anticipated.

We first received threatening letters, then our car was tampered with, and we almost had an accident.

Danger was closing in, like an invisible net that had us trapped inside, leaving me nowhere to escape.

My heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, making it almost impossible for me to breathe.

Fear washed over me like waves of icy cold, chilling me to the bone.

I stumbled into the room, only to find an empty crib and toys scattered on the floor.

"Yichen! Chenchen is missing!" I shouted these words with almost all my strength, my voice hoarse and trembling.

Gu Yichen's expression changed drastically. He grabbed my shoulder and demanded, "What did you say? When did this happen?"

I tried desperately to recall, my voice frantic, "Just... just now, I went out to answer a phone call, and when I came back, I was gone..."

He immediately dialed the home security camera system. The screen showed that just minutes earlier, a man in black had broken into the villa and taken Chenchen away.

My tears instantly streamed down my face. Chenchen's innocent, smiling face kept flashing through my mind, and my heart ached as if it were being torn apart. "How could this happen... how could this happen..."

"Don't be afraid, Yan Yan, we will definitely find Chen Chen."

Gu Yichen hugged me tightly, his tone firm, but I knew that his heart was also filled with anxiety and worry.

We reported it to the police, who quickly launched an investigation and sealed off the entire villa area.

However, as time passed, there was still no news from Chenchen.

Hope and despair intertwined, tormenting every nerve in my body.

I wandered around the room like a headless fly, not knowing what to do.

"Yan Yan, calm down. Trust me, Chen Chen will be fine."

Gu Yichen held my hand tightly; his palm was warm and strong, which gave me a sense of comfort.

Just then, my phone rang from an unfamiliar number.

My hands trembled as I answered the phone. A deep voice came through: “If you want to save your son, bring the documents to the abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city. Remember, you can only come alone.”

Before I could even speak, the call was disconnected. I looked up at Gu Yichen, a sharp glint in his eyes. "It was him, it must be that mysterious person!"

"What documents does he want?" I forced myself to calm down, but my voice still trembled slightly.

Gu Yichen's face was terribly gloomy. "A share transfer agreement. He wants me to hand over control of the Gu Group to him."

My heart sank. This mysterious person was so greedy!

"No, you can't agree to that!" I blurted out. "The Gu Group is your father's life's work, how can you just hand it over to someone else?"

Gu Yichen's deep gaze was fixed on my eyes. His expression was complex and difficult to understand, showing struggle, pain, and above all, helplessness.

“Yan Yan, I know you’re worried, but Chenchen is in his hands now, and I can’t risk his life.”

“But…” I wanted to say something more, but Gu Yichen interrupted me, “Don’t say anything, I’ve made up my mind. I can’t lose Chenchen, and I can’t lose you either.”

He hugged me tightly, his voice firm, "Don't worry, I will definitely rescue Chenchen and make that mastermind pay the price!"

My mind was in turmoil. Gu Yichen's words offered me a sliver of comfort, but also made me even more worried.

I know that a storm is coming, and Gu Yichen and I are both in the eye of the storm.

Just then, Gu Yichen's phone rang again. He glanced at the caller ID, his expression changing slightly. "It's him," he said, answering the call and turning on speakerphone.

"Mr. Gu, what's your decision? My patience is limited."

The voice on the other end of the phone was full of mockery and sarcasm. "I will do as you say, but you have to guarantee Chenchen's safety."

Gu Yichen's voice was low and suppressed, and it was clear that he was trying his best to control his emotions.

"Of course, I'm a man of my word."

The other party chuckled lightly, "However, I advise you not to try anything funny, otherwise..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but the threat was already clear.

"Beep...beep...beep..." The phone was hung up, and the room was deathly silent except for the heavy breathing of the two of us.

Gu Yichen put down his phone, turned around, and looked at me with a determined gaze.

"Yan Yan, believe me, we can definitely get through this!"

I nodded vigorously and held his hand tightly. I knew that no matter what happened, I would face it with him!