Chapter 277: Reality, Ruthless Betrayal

Huo Tian'ao immediately denied it, "What nonsense are you spouting? I don't know you at all."

He then insisted to Huo Tingzhou, "I am innocent."

The old uncle was still wearing yesterday's clothes, and his hair was somewhat disheveled, but he otherwise looked fine, just a bit weary.

He also pointed at Huo Tian'ao, "It was his idea. We collaborated. He had me bring Shi Yimeng into the Huo Family so that after the elderly madam recognized her grandson, we could use today's birthday celebration to pressure her—either to cede her authority or to replace the company's CEO and core management personnel!!"

The crowd erupted into whispers, exchanging shocked glances.

They all wanted a piece of the Huo Family's pie and had made their own small moves in the shadows.

But to commit murder and calculated crimes, they did not dare.

Huo Rongxing shouted, "Uncle, we've always respected you, and Tian'ao has been very filial to you. Why would you harm us like this?"