She went to the wrong table on a blind date and ended up getting married to a billionaire CEO.

A few days later, in the study of the Cloud Villa, Su Maiqi sat in front of the computer, the light from the screen illuminating her solemn face.

The densely packed news headlines and scrolling comments on the page made her feel dizzy.

Huayi Capital's aggressive acquisition of Shen's Jewelry raises concerns about the long-established company facing a change of ownership.

Shen Zejun in Cardiac Intensive Care Unit; Shen's Jewelry Group Leaderless

The Shen Qingge series suffers a major blow, with multiple collaborative projects forced to halt.

Exclusive: Miss Shen Suffers from Mental Breakdown, Suspected of Suffering from Depression

Rumors circulate online that Shen Qingge has gone mad; she has not appeared in public for several days.

Su Maiqi's fingers slid lightly across the mouse, and a flood of eye-catching news articles appeared.

On Weibo's trending topics list, six out of the top ten are related to Shen's Jewelry and Shen Qingge, with various true and false insider information being spread by netizens.

She clicked on one of the trending topics, and the comment section was bustling with activity:

"Shen Qingge is getting her comeuppance. She stole someone else's boyfriend back then, and now she's been cheated on, isn't she?"

"The world of the wealthy is a deep and murky place; outwardly glamorous, it's a mess behind the scenes."

"Haize is such a scumbag; he looks respectable, but he's a monster in human clothing."

"I heard Shen Qingge is acting crazy and hasn't left the house for a month."

"Shen's Jewelry is finished. The old man is in the ICU. Who's going to clean up this mess?"

"What is the background of Huarui Capital? How could they make such a large-scale acquisition of Shen's?"

As Su Maiqi read these comments, her mood grew increasingly heavy.

Although she and Shen Qingge weren't exactly friends, and even had some past grievances because of Gu Tingyu, she still felt an indescribable discomfort seeing a woman being publicly humiliated and mocked like this.

What bothered her even more was the last comment—Hua Rui Capital.

This name may be unfamiliar to most people, but it is not unfamiliar to Su Maiqi.

She remembered clearly that one late night last month, when she went to the study to get some documents, she inadvertently glimpsed the contents of Gu Tingyu's computer screen.

The document displayed on the screen at the time was labeled "Hua Rui Capital". Although she only glanced at it, the name was deeply imprinted in her mind.

It is no accident that Huarui Capital was able to raise a huge amount of funds in such a short period of time and accurately target Shen's Jewelry.

There must be meticulous planning and strong capital support behind this.

Gu Tingyu is very likely the mastermind behind this whole plan.

Su Maiqi continued browsing the news, trying to find more clues.

She discovered that Haiser did indeed release a public statement immediately, attempting to clarify the rumors:

"Recently, false information circulating online has caused serious distress to me and my family. I hereby declare that the woman and child in the photo are my distant relatives. I went to visit the child who was hospitalized."

The rumors circulating online are purely malicious fabrications, and I will protect my rights through legal channels. Furthermore, my relationship with my wife, Shen Qingge, is harmonious, and the online rumors of marital discord are completely untrue.

The statement also included several photos showing Haize arriving at the hospital immediately to accompany Shen Zejun during her emergency treatment, and he certainly looked like a reliable son-in-law.

But netizens were clearly unconvinced, and the comments section remained filled with skepticism.

"A distant relative? That's a really weak excuse."

"That woman's eyes clearly didn't suggest a familial relationship, did they?"

"The way Haize kissed that little boy, it didn't look like he was treating a relative's child at all!"

Su Maiqi felt a complex mix of emotions as she read the comments.

As a woman, she could imagine the pain and humiliation Shen Qingge was enduring.

Being ridiculed by the entire internet, besieged by the media, and having even the most basic privacy taken away—this is definitely not a pleasant experience.

What's even more cruel is that all of this could very well be true.

Su Maiqi clicked on several more news articles about Huarui Capital, trying to learn more about its background.

Strangely, however, there is very little information about this company. Apart from basic information such as registered capital and shareholder structure, almost no substantive details can be found.

The shareholder information shows that they are all offshore companies, and the ultimate beneficiaries cannot be found at all.

This mysterious method of operation made Su Maiqi even more convinced of Gu Tingyu's involvement.

Thinking of this, Su Maiqi couldn't help but shudder.

She suddenly realized that Gu Tingyu had been very busy lately because he was planning this business attack.

Su Maiqi closed the news page, leaned back in her chair, and felt a chill envelop her.

She recalled her days in Paris, when her family of three lived such a simple and beautiful life.

Gu Tingyu accompanied her to work every day and played with Xiao Chengze, just like an ordinary husband and father.

The feeling of tranquility made her almost forget his true identity and background.

She thought they could really live a peaceful life away from conflict, and that he had let go of past grievances and hatred.

But now it seems she was being too naive.

Gu Tingyu is still Gu Tingyu—the heir to a multi-billion dollar family, a ruthless figure in the business world, and a predator who will never show mercy.

The ordeal of Shen's Jewelry was just one part of his revenge plan.

Thinking that Shen Zejun was still lying in the ICU and that Shen Qingge was under tremendous mental pressure, Su Maiqi felt nauseous.

She's not some saint; she knows that the business world is like a battlefield, where life and death are the norm.

But the idea of ​​completely destroying her opponent, along with their innocent family members, still sent chills down her spine.

More importantly, she suddenly realized that she and Xiao Chengze were also part of this world of the wealthy.

Her marriage to Gu Tingyu meant she had to accept all of this—bloody business battles, complicated family feuds, and power games she could never escape.

This is not the life she wants.

What she wants is simple and pure love, an ordinary and warm family, and the freedom to focus on doing what she likes.

But in this world, these are luxuries.

Her time in Paris, seemingly the peak of her career, was actually the beginning of her losing herself.

She was immersed in Gu Tingyu's tenderness and the sweet time of the family of three, forgetting her original persistence and dreams.

Fortunately, she is awake now.

Su Maiqi took a deep breath, feeling the fog in her mind slowly dissipating.

Yes, she should wake up.

She couldn't continue like this; she couldn't let herself become a victim of this power game.

She wants to reclaim control of her life and create a future that truly belongs to her and Xiao Chengze.

Thinking of Xiao Chengze, Su Maiqi's heart softened again.

The child is innocent; he needs a father and a complete family.

But she didn't want Xiao Chengze to grow up in such an environment, to be exposed to these deceitful things from a young age, and to eventually become like Gu Tingyu.

She wanted to provide Xiao Chengze with a clean environment to grow up in, so that he could maintain his inner innocence and kindness.

Su Maiqi checked the time; it was already 10 p.m.

Gu Tingyu hasn't returned yet; he's probably busy dealing with some "important matters" again.

Su Maiqi stood up and paced back and forth in the study.

She needed to make a decision, a decision that could change her and Xiao Chengze's lives forever.

The night outside the window was deep, the distant mountains were like dark eyebrows, and the city lights flickered in the distance.

The city she once loved so deeply now seems unfamiliar.

Perhaps it's time to leave.

It's not about escaping or giving up, but about finding a path that truly belongs to us.

Su Maiqi walked back to the computer, sat down, created a new document, and started typing away.

She knew that once she started, there was no turning back.

But this was the choice she had to make.