anwhile, in her lavish mansion, Yu i sat fuming as she refreshed her social dia feed. The positive comnts for Holea and the backlash against herself were relentless.
"Yu i’s fake act isn’t fooling anyone anymore."
"She’s just a step-sister trying to hog the spotlight. Sad!"
Her carefully constructed image was crumbling, and she could feel her grip on public opinion slipping away.
"Damn it!" Yu i muttered, slamming her phone onto the table. She grabbed her glass of wine, but the taste felt bitter now.
A soft knock on the door pulled her out of her thoughts.
"Co in," she said sharply.
Young Master Bai entered, his expression hesitant. "i-i, I ca to check on you. Are you okay?"
"Do I look okay?" she snapped, her tone venomous.
Bai flinched but quickly recovered. "Don’t worry, i-i. I’ll find a way to fix this. We can hire more people to turn the narrative back in your favor."
i shook her head, her lips curling into a sneer. "That won’t work this ti. Holea’s image is too strong now, thanks to Sicong’s livestream. We need sothing bigger—sothing that will completely destroy her credibility."
Bai hesitated. "But... what could we do?"
i’s eyes narrowed as she picked up her phone. A dangerous glint appeared in her eyes.
"You don’t need to do anything for now. I already have a plan."
Yu Holea heard Yu i’s plan and for a mont she was speechless.
Ah...If Yu i wants to dig her grave, she can only wish her good luck.
This ti Yu Holea decided to ignore Yu i. She expected sothing grand from Yu i, however, the plan that Yu i ca up with this ti made her feel as if she was overestimating Yu i.
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The receptionist at Qiao Corporation glanced nervously at the striking woman standing in front of her desk.
Yu i’s perfect smile didn’t quite reach her eyes, but it was still dazzling enough to make anyone uneasy.
"I need you to tell your CEO that Yu Holea is here to see him," Yu i said sweetly, but her tone left no room for argunt.
The receptionist hesitated. "Ms. Yu Holea? Are you sure?"
Yu i’s smile tightened. "Yes, I’m sure. Now, do it."
The receptionist nodded quickly, picking up the phone and dialing the number to the CEO’s secretary.
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Upstairs, in a sleek, intimidating conference room, Qiao Heng sat at the head of the table. His sharp eyes scanned the room, and his stern expression was enough to make every executive squirm.
"This is what you call a performance review?" he snapped, his deep voice cutting through the tense silence.
"You’re wasting ti, resources, and my patience! If you can’t et these deadlines, why are you even here?"
No one dared to respond.
Just then, Qiao Heng’s secretary, Mr. Lin, stepped into the room. He moved cautiously, sensing his boss’s foul mood.
"Mr. Qiao," he said softly, leaning close to Qiao Heng’s ear, "there’s a call from the reception desk. They say Yu Holea is here to see you."
Qiao Heng froze. For a mont, the storm cloud on his face lifted.
"Yu Holea?" he repeated, his voice quieter now. His piercing gaze softened, and the corner of his mouth twitched upward, almost into a smile.
"Yes, sir," Mr. Lin confird.
Qiao Heng straightened in his chair, his cold deanor shifting into sothing lighter.
"Well, what are you waiting for?" he said briskly. "Call her up."
Mr. Lin nodded and stepped out of the room to relay the instructions.
Qiao Heng turned back to the room, addressing the executives with one final remark.
"eting adjourned," he said curtly, standing up. "We’ll continue this discussion later."
He didn’t wait for anyone to respond before leaving the room.
In his private office, Qiao Heng paced briefly, adjusting the cuffs of his tailored suit.
He hadn’t seen Yu Holea for a few weeks now, not since she stopped visiting the Qiao Mansion after his son foolishly ended their engagent.
To Qiao Heng, Yu Holea was like a daughter—smart, poised, and soone he’d always admired.
He never blad her for staying away; his son was to bla for the ss.
But hearing her na now brought a wave of warmth he hadn’t felt in a long ti.
When there was a soft knock on the door, Qiao Heng took a deep breath.
"Co in," he called, his voice steady.
But when the door opened, and Yu i stepped in, his expression froze. The warmth in his eyes turned cold in an instant.
Qiao Heng’s sharp eyes narrowed the mont Yu i stepped into his office. His initial warmth vanished like a fla snuffed out by a cold wind.
"Miss Yu," he said icily, his voice low and commanding. "You have no business here. Leave imdiately, or I’ll call security to escort you out."
Yu i didn’t flinch. Instead, she shut the door behind her and faced him with a calm expression, her hands clasped in front of her.
"Mr. Qiao," she said smoothly, "I believe you’ll want to hear what I have to say. It’s about Yu Holea."
Qiao Heng’s eyes darkened at the ntion of Holea’s na.
"I have no ti for your nonsense," he snapped, pointing to the door. "Out!"
Yu i didn’t budge. Her calmness unnerved him, especially when she said, "If you don’t let speak, I’ll tell Yu Holea the truth about her father."
Qiao Heng’s entire body stiffened, and his piercing glare turned even colder.
"What did you just say?" he growled, his voice dangerously low.
Yu i’s smile returned, faint and smug. "You heard . If you don’t want her to know, you’d better let talk."
There was a long silence. Qiao Heng’s jaw clenched, his fists curling at his sides. Finally, he stepped back and motioned to the chair across from his desk.
"Speak," he said through gritted teeth.
Yu i strode into the room confidently and sat down. She crossed her legs elegantly, as though she wasn’t standing on thin ice.
"Mr. Qiao, I’ve always respected your family," she began with a serious tone, "which is why I think it’s only fair to tell you the truth about Yu Holea."
Qiao Heng leaned against his desk, his arms crossed, his expression cold and unreadable. "Get to the point."
Yu i’s expression darkened, her voice lowering as if she were sharing a terrible secret.
"Yu Holea isn’t the person you think she is," she said.
"She’s a gold digger. Always has been. She only got close to your family for your money and power.
Do you really think she rescued Cai Bao out of the goodness of her heart? That was all part of her plan."
Qiao Heng’s sharp eyes flickered with anger, but he said nothing.
Yu i leaned forward, her tone more insistent.
"She’s been scheming from the very beginning. I heard rumors—" she paused for effect, "—that she was actually the mastermind behind Cai Bao’s kidnapping."
That accusation made Qiao Heng’s hand clench into a fist, the veins on his arm visible.
"Watch your words," he warned, his voice dangerously low.
"I know it’s hard to believe," Yu i said quickly, pretending to look concerned.
"But it makes sense if you think about it. Cai Bao’s rescue conveniently made Holea look like a hero. What better way to secure a place in your family?"
Qiao Heng glared at her, his patience wearing thin. "Do you have proof, or are you just here to spread lies?"
Yu i hesitated for a brief mont but then shook her head. "I don’t have solid proof," she admitted, "but you should investigate. You’ll see the truth for yourself."
When Qiao Heng didn’t respond, Yu i leaned back in her chair and sighed dramatically.
"And that’s not all," she added, her voice dripping with false pity.
"Yu Holea has... other affairs. I’ve heard whispers about her being involved with multiple n at once. She plays the innocent card well, but trust , she’s far from it."
The silence in the room was heavy. Qiao Heng stared at Yu i with a look so cold it could freeze fire.
Finally, he straightened up, his voice like steel. "Are you finished?"
Yu i blinked, surprised by his calmness. "Yes, I’ve told you everything I ca to say."
Qiao Heng walked to the door and opened it, his aning clear. "Then get out."
Yu i frowned, clearly displeased. "Mr. Qiao, I only told you this because I care—"
"Out," Qiao Heng interrupted, his voice cutting through her words like a blade.
"So you won’t believe ?" Yu i asked in a calm voice.
"Believe you?" Qiao Heng said coldly, his tone cutting like a blade.
"Why should I believe a single word from soone like you? You’ve proven ti and again that you’ll do anything to ruin Yu Holea. Your jealousy blinds you, and your lies are as pathetic as your sches."
Yu i’s calm expression faltered for just a second, but she quickly composed herself.
She t his harsh gaze with a steady one of her own, her lips curling into a faint smile.
"Mr. Qiao," she said softly, almost too gently.
"You’re a smart man. Surely you know that I wouldn’t risk coming here without a good reason."
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