0p0 Chapter 266 Welcome to Hell
Chapter 266 Welcome to Hell
At midnight, the city lights still shone brightly, cars streamed by, and neon lights reflected on the glass curtain walls, adorning the entire city with dazzling colors. However, Lin Yun's world had long since fallen into endless darkness.
She huddled in her hotel room, the curtains drawn, the only light coming from a dim bedside lamp that illuminated her pale face. Her phone screen lit up and then went dark, messages popping up one after another. She almost dared not look at them, yet couldn't resist clicking on them.
The news of Shen Fang's formal arrest by the police has made headlines in major media outlets. Her socialite friends, who used to fawn over her, are now all silent, and even her messages go unanswered.
Her fingers gripped the bedsheet tightly, her knuckles turning white, her heart pounding wildly, as if she were being swallowed by fear.
It's over...it's really over...
She shook her head desperately, unwilling to accept it all. She still had a chance, there was still a way!
She quickly opened her contacts, found Gu Yanchuan's number, and dialed it with trembling hands.
"Beep-beep-"
A cold, busy tone answered. She gritted her teeth and dialed again, only to be hung up on once more. Undeterred, she dialed several more times, even using different numbers, but each time she was ruthlessly rejected. Finally, her number was completely blocked!
Gu Yanchuan... how could you be so heartless!
Her eyes instantly turned bloodshot, and she slammed her phone to the ground. The screen shattered, and glass shards flew everywhere, but no one cared about her anger and dishevelment.
She forced herself to calm down, her mind racing to find someone she could rely on. Suddenly, she thought of someone—the Zhao family!
She quickly found a number, took a deep breath, and dialed it.
"Hello?" A steady male voice came from the other end of the phone.
Lin Yun suppressed her fear and tried to keep her tone calm: "President Zhao, you once said that if I wanted, you could help me find a new backer. Does that proposal still stand?"
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by a soft laugh: "Ms. Lin, I'm afraid no one would dare to take on your current situation, would they?"
Lin Yun's heart sank suddenly, and her fingertips gripping the phone felt faintly cold.
She forced a smile and lowered her voice: "President Zhao, I still have some shares in Gu's Group. Although it's not much, I can help you get more if you're willing to sell."
The Zhao family has always coveted some of the Gu family's resources, and she, who was once Gu Yanchuan's fiancée, even though her status is not as good as before, still has a chance to turn things around as long as the Zhao family is willing to help her!
The person on the other end of the phone seemed to be weighing the pros and cons. After a long pause, he chuckled and said, "Heh... since you're so sincere, let's meet and talk."
Lin Yun breathed a sigh of relief, a glimmer of hope flashing in her eyes.
She hasn't lost yet! As long as she can find a new backer, she can make a comeback!
She immediately changed into a burgundy dress, applied exquisite makeup, and sprayed on some perfume, trying her best to look radiant. Then, she picked up her bag and hurriedly left the hotel.
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Lin Chuyue's trap
Meanwhile, Lin Chuyue was sitting in her office, with the surveillance footage from the hotel entrance displayed on her computer screen.
Lin Yun hurried away in her high heels, her steps quick, as if afraid someone would stop her.
"She's taken the bait," Lin Chuyue said softly, a slight smile playing on her lips.
Li Zhanchuan sat to the side, his slender fingers tapping lightly on the table, his tone indifferent: "She did indeed choose the Zhao family after all."
Lin Chuyue chuckled lightly, her eyes icy: "Although the Zhao family covets the Gu family's resources, they care more about their own interests. If they knew that Lin Yun was not only a burden but also a ticking time bomb, they would never really take her in."
She gently twirled the pen between her fingers, the corners of her mouth curving into a deeper smile: "What we need to do is make the Zhao family understand that Lin Yun will ruin them."
Li Zhanchuan's eyes flickered slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "It's all arranged. Once she arrives at the agreed location, the Zhao family will naturally back down."
Lin Chuyue nodded slightly: "Very good."
She got up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the city's night view. Outside the window, neon lights shone brightly, but her world was already filled with a deep chill.
Lin Yun, you think you can turn the tables, but you have no idea that this time, you don't even have any chips left.
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The Zhao family's misfortunes
Lin Yun arrived at the agreed-upon clubhouse with great anticipation. This was Mr. Zhao's most frequented private place, secluded and luxurious. As soon as she entered the private room, she saw Mr. Zhao sitting on the sofa, leisurely sipping red wine.
She suppressed her nervousness, tried her best to show her most charming smile, and softly called out, "Mr. Zhao, it's been a long time."
Mr. Zhao glanced at her, his gaze indifferent, a faint smile playing on his lips: "Ms. Lin, please have a seat."
Lin Yun sat down gently, her heart beating slightly faster.
Just as she was about to speak, she saw President Zhao slowly put down his wine glass, his tone meaningful: "Ms. Lin, I just received a message... saying that you are already trapped."
Lin Yun's smile froze on her lips.
"W-What do you mean?" Her voice trembled slightly, and her fingertips tightened involuntarily.
Mr. Zhao narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing her, and sneered, "Gu's board of directors has publicly stated that you have been completely kicked out of the company's management, and your shares have been frozen. Moreover..." He paused, his eyes growing even colder, "Shen Fang's case involves you, and the police may launch an investigation into you at any time."
boom--
Lin Yun's mind went blank for a moment, and she froze on the spot, as if her breath had been sucked away instantly.
"No...no!" She stood up abruptly, her voice shrill, her face ashen.
Mr. Zhao looked at her coldly, his eyes full of disgust and wariness: "Miss Lin, my Zhao family does not do business at a loss. You should face the consequences yourself."
After saying that, he got up and left without even stopping for a moment.
Lin Yun frantically tried to chase after him, but was stopped by the club's bodyguards. She struggled, but to no avail.
Just then, her phone vibrated. She instinctively took it out and saw an anonymous text message—
[Lin Yun, welcome to hell.]
Her pupils contracted sharply, and the fear in her heart instantly overwhelmed her reason.
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(To be continued...)