freenovelworld Chapter 361 The Decisive Battle Begins
Chapter 361 The Decisive Battle Begins
Lin Chuyue's heart pounded as the final resolution of the board meeting was announced, yet her face remained impassive. Standing by the conference table, she knew this moment had become a turning point in her life—she was not only fighting for control of the Gu family, but also desperately trying to recover everything she had lost.
Li Zhanchuan stood beside her, his gaze as sharp as a hawk's. Shen Fang and Lin Zhengguo's conspiracy had been exposed, but the deeper power network behind it still hadn't revealed its true face.
Although the board's decision was not yet finalized, Lin Chuyue already had a premonition. Her father, Lin Zhengguo's, words just now were undoubtedly paving the way for the suppression to come. Shen Fang's cold smile, on the other hand, made it seem as if she had already won over the entire Gu family, without even showing the slightest bit of nervousness.
"The banquet that the Lin family must attend tonight is their last trump card," Li Zhanchuan whispered in her ear, his eyes filled with calmness and determination.
"I understand." Lin Chuyue took a deep breath, a cold glint flashing in her eyes. "This is my last chance."
Undercurrent
The turmoil at the board meeting did not end there; instead, it stirred up even greater waves. Although Lin Chuyue had temporarily achieved a superficial victory, Shen Fang and Lin Zhengguo's conspiracy had not been completely thwarted.
After dinner, she was invited to a banquet hosted by the Lin family. The banquet was lavish, with many guests gathered, and all eyes were on the interaction between the Lin father and daughter and the Gu family's senior management.
However, Lin Chuyue's anxiety remained. She knew that Shen Fang and her father, this united force, would not give up easily because of tonight's defeat. The undercurrents behind them could unleash a new storm at any moment.
The atmosphere at the banquet gradually became tense. Shen Fang's appearance was like a time bomb, which could ignite a larger conflict at any moment. She slowly walked to Lin Chuyue's side, her eyes filled with undisguised hostility and provocation.
"Chuyue, it's been a long time." Shen Fang said with a light laugh, but there was a hint of sting in her voice. "I didn't expect you to be able to stay in the board of directors for so long. I'm quite impressed."
Lin Chuyue's heart tightened slightly, but she remained calm and replied, "Shen Fang, today's situation is only temporary. What you can get from the Gu family is only superficial power; the conspiracy behind it will eventually be exposed."
Shen Fang's smile deepened. She looked down at the wine glass in her hand and gently swirled it: "You think I'd give up? Lin Chuyue, you're too naive. This is just the beginning. My plan has only just begun."
A sharp glint flashed in Lin Chuyue's eyes, as if she had instantly seen through all of Shen Fang's tricks. She replied in a low voice, "Shen Fang, you're nothing but a pawn."
Shen Fang's smile finally vanished, a cold glint flashing in her eyes: "A pawn? Then let's see who's being played by whom."
The revelation of the truth
The atmosphere at the banquet grew increasingly tense. Lin Chuyue realized that the situation tonight was likely far more complicated than she had anticipated. Just then, she received a signal from Li Zhanchuan, indicating that she should pay attention to the movements behind her.
Lin Chuyue quietly turned around and, through the crowd, saw Gu Yanchuan standing in a corner, looking at her with a complicated expression. She immediately understood that everything that had happened tonight, the cooperation between the Gu family and the Lin family, could no longer conceal a deeper truth.
Just then, the banquet hall doors were suddenly pushed open, and a man in a black suit walked in. His appearance instantly shattered the tranquility of the banquet.
"Lin Zhengguo, Shen Fang, the cooperation between the Gu family and the Lin family is coming to an end today." The man's cold voice rang out, like a thunderclap resounding throughout the banquet hall.
All eyes turned to him, and Lin Chuyue was stunned, a strange sense of oppression rising within her. This man was the mysterious figure she had never seen before, and his appearance signified that an even greater storm was about to break.
Lin Zhengguo and Shen Fang's faces turned pale instantly; they were clearly extremely shocked by the appearance of this mysterious person.
"Who are you?" Lin Zhengguo asked in a deep voice, his tone tinged with unease.
"Who I am is not important. What is important is that you thought you could control the Gu family and the Lin family's fate, but your plan has come to an end." The mysterious man's words carried a sense of oppression, as if he had already grasped the ins and outs of everything.
Shen Fang turned pale instantly. She stood up, wanting to explain, but was stopped by the mysterious man's cold gaze.
"Shen Fang, Lin Zhengguo, all crimes will come at a price." His voice was low but full of threat.
Lin Chuyue's eyes widened, finally realizing that tonight's situation was far more complex than she had imagined. The power behind it all was far greater and more terrifying than she had initially thought. The mysterious man's words made her realize that this power struggle wasn't just about her personal revenge, but about the future of the entire Gu family.
Endgame
"Who are you? What do you want?" Shen Fang's voice began to tremble, clearly she had felt an unprecedented threat.
A cold smile flashed in the mysterious man's eyes: "I represent the true controller of the Gu family. Today, the transaction between the Gu family and the Lin family will come to a complete end."
Lin Chuyue's heart suddenly raced, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes. Li Zhanchuan also stood up straighter, a solemn expression on his face.
"Have you thought this through?" Lin Chuyue took a deep breath and asked in a low voice, "This is the last chance. If you want to protect the future of the Gu family, the only choice is to stand on my side."
Shen Fang and Lin Zhengguo's faces turned ashen; they finally realized they were trapped in an inescapable predicament. All their secrets had been exposed.
"The game is over," the mysterious man added coldly, his voice echoing throughout the banquet hall.
Lin Chuyue slightly raised her chin, her eyes flashing with undeniable determination and pride: "Your era is over."
At this moment, the scales of power have quietly tipped, and the ultimate victor is destined to be Lin Chuyue.