shall we begin?

Chapter [Next] – The Unraveling Begins

The representative of Xu Corporation stepped up to the podium, adjusting the microphone as the room erupted in a frenzy of flashing cameras and murmurs. Reporters leaned forward, eager to catch every word, while the live-streamed audience exploded with comments.

"We are ready to begin," he announced, his voice calm but commanding. The clicking of cameras intensified, the anticipation thick enough to cut with a knife.

Chen Mumu sat composed, her posture straight, her expression unreadable. Lin Yuyan and Liang Guo, on the other hand, were visibly tense, their eyes flickering toward Tang Wei every so often.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we are here today to address the controversy surrounding Ms. Chen Mumu," the representative continued. "To ensure fairness, we will go over the events that led to this moment, beginning with the origins of the allegations."