0p0 Chapter 667 The Wronged Souls of the Past
Chapter 667 The Wronged Souls of the Past
Morning light streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows into the ISA headquarters' senior management conference room.
Lin Chuyue stood in front of the giant electronic screen, with more than ten newly appointed core shareholders and senior advisors sitting in front of her, each of them with a tense expression.
This was the second day of ISA's implementation of "de-bloodline inheritance," and public opinion shifted from surprise to skepticism, especially after the leak of the "anonymous genetic report," which caused a huge uproar.
On the screen, headlines from major global financial media outlets read: "Lin Chuyue acknowledges Shen family lineage; internal strife suspected at ISA's power center," and "An anonymous heir is about to emerge; Lin Chuyue's position is unstable."
Lin Chuyue turned off the screen and said calmly, "Starting today, ISA will fully disclose the results of the legality verification of all anonymous accounts. Anyone who attempts to interfere with the investigation will be regarded as an internal hostile force."
Her tone left no room for argument: "I'm not afraid of becoming the focus of controversy; what I'm afraid of is that ISA will once again become a tool for the Shen family to control global capital."
Just then, the assistant rushed in, solemnly handing Lin Chuyue an invitation: "He's here."
Lin Chuyue opened the invitation.
That was a formal invitation from the London Financial Council—inviting her and Shen Yunsheng to attend the "ISA Family Original Succession Hearing" five days later.
A slight smile played on her lips: "Finally, you've shown yourself."
Li Zhanchuan approached her, his brows furrowing slightly: "Shen Yunsheng is not simple."
"He was hidden away by Shen Yanli for nearly ten years. He is not only Shen Fang's biological son, but also the only legitimate heir of the Shen family conglomerate."
"Moreover, he received training in the traditional ISA equity model from the age of sixteen, making him a true 'original successor'."
Lin Chuyue gazed out the window, her eyes cold: "I know."
“When he returns, he will carry the orders of the entire old family—to reclaim their ‘empire’.”
"But he doesn't know that I, Lin Chuyue, am not Shen Fang, not Chen Yulan, and certainly not a pawn raised by his mother."
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Meanwhile, in Yanjing (Beijing).
Lin Yun stood in the hotel suite, looking at Shen Yanli sitting opposite her, her eyes flickering: "Are you sure... Shen Yunsheng can shake Lin Chuyue?"
“Her foundation within ISA is so solid that even if her bloodline is shaken, no one dares to touch the systems and capital she controls.”
Shen Yanli smiled and picked up his black tea: "Lin Chuyue is a good chess player."
"But she overestimated herself."
"She was able to overturn Shen Fang's plans because she stood on the side of the Shen family bloodline. But now, she has personally torn down that pretext."
"She herself no longer acknowledges her bloodline, so how can she protect ISA?"
Lin Yun bit her lip: "But she still has access to information channels, and she can freeze all my accounts at ISA—I can't even get my company's accounts back now."
Shen Yanli said calmly, "What you want is not an account, but an identity."
“I can help you become the Shen family’s agent in the Asia-Pacific region, as long as you are willing to do one thing for me.”
Lin Yun's expression hardened: "What is it?"
"Disrupted her plans before the ISA hearing."
“If she is absent from London for even one day, she will miss the ‘confirmation of original heir’.”
“You know, if she is absent, Shen Yunsheng will be the de facto first choice.”
Lin Yun hesitated for a moment, then asked in a deep voice, "She won't be stopped easily; Li Zhanchuan is with her right now."
Shen Yanli chuckled: "Zhan Chuan? He might not be willing to die for her."
"And you... were her most trusted 'younger sister' in her past life."
He slowly approached and whispered in her ear, "You know what her weakness is."
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Three days later, at ISA London Centre.
Lin Chuyue arrived at the private club where the hearing was being held ahead of time.
This is one of the world's most secretive private financial councils, with its roster not made public and speaking authority allocated according to wealth and "legitimacy of inheritance."
She stood before the white corridor in a deep blue dress, as if a noblewoman had returned, yet she was also cold and sharp, with an unapproachable distance.
Li Zhanchuan accompanied her into the club and whispered a reminder: "The news has been released—Shen Yunsheng's trip will directly apply for the transitional review of the ISA's first executive authority."
"If he can prove that he has the original right of inheritance, plus the shares left by Shen Fang, he will have 99% legitimacy as the 'successor'."
Lin Chuyue nodded calmly: "But as long as I am present, I can apply for a hearing to challenge the decision."
Her voice was like a sword, her tone calm yet resolute: "I want to see him in person—to see what kind of person is the one who hides in the shadows and pushed me into the fire."
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Inside the meeting hall, in the golden-domed circular hall, all the members of parliament sat in silence.
Shen Yunsheng finally appeared.
He was dressed in a black suit, with sharp features and a calm, night-like demeanor. His eyes were cold yet sharp, like a prince stepping out of an ancient castle.
The moment he stepped into the hall, everyone unconsciously shifted their gaze away from Lin Chuyue.
—This is the power of "orthodoxy".
He walked up to Lin Chuyue and gave her a polite but cold bow: "Miss Lin, we've finally met."
Lin Chuyue met his sharp gaze and replied coldly, "No need to pretend to be a stranger."
"Your mother said before she died that you inherited everything from her."
"Including—lies."
Shen Yunsheng smiled: "You've misunderstood, Miss Lin. You are the biggest liar."
“I’m not here to take anything away; I’m just here to reclaim what rightfully belongs to our family.”
"The Shen family established ISA to make the world's capital subject to order, not to become a tool for your revenge."
Lin Chuyue sneered: "Your family established ISA, but poured their own selfish desires into the system; while I am here to truly bring ISA back to a fair track."
"You say I'm seeking revenge? I'm just paying off my debts."
During the parliamentary session, an elderly nobleman said in a deep voice, "Gentlemen, this is not a contest of personal emotions, but a handover of order."
"Shen Yunsheng has submitted proof of direct maternal lineage, holds three fragments of the original ISA key, and applied to have his executor status reinstated."
"Lin Chuyue, do you have any objections?"
Lin Chuyue said calmly, "My objection is that ISA has never established a 'bloodline priority inheritance' system."
"If you use this to determine a change in leadership, then that is a blatant denial of the existing structure."
The councilors exchanged glances.
At this moment, Shen Yunsheng spoke up again: "The last thing my mother left me was not ISA shares, but a will."
He placed an envelope on the table.
She said that Lin Chuyue was not a member of the Shen family.
"She is Chen Yulan's daughter."
The room erupted in uproar.
Lin Chuyue's pupils contracted slightly.
Shen Yunsheng calmly said, "She said that you were a stand-in that Shen Fang stole from Chen Yulan to pry open control of ISA."
"This letter was signed and endorsed by three ISA elders."
He placed the letter on the deliberation table.
Lin Chuyue remained motionless, but her gaze suddenly turned icy cold.
"You think this will bring me down?"
She slowly stood up, her voice icy cold: "Even if I am Chen Yulan's daughter, or even not a member of the Shen family, as long as I can help ISA stand firm at the core of the world, you have no right to drive me out of here."
Shen Yunsheng gave a cold laugh: "Then let's see—does the world need you more, or its bloodline?"
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That evening, Lin Chuyue returned to the ISA base and received a private message from Lin Yun.
"Sister, do you want to know if Chen Yulan is your biological mother?"
"Come see me, this is your last chance."
Lin Chuyue stared at the screen and slowly clenched her fist.
This battle for power and bloodline is finally about to involve the truth about her origins.
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[End of Chapter]
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This chapter officially kicks off the showdown between Lin Chuyue and Shen Yunsheng, while also unveiling a new mystery: Is Lin Chuyue truly Chen Yulan's daughter? Lin Yun intervenes once again, leading to multiple parallel conflicts, a tense pace, and a gradual escalation.