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"Officer."

I said solemnly, "there is more evidence here, including share transfer agreements and company accounts, all of which can prove that these assets originally belonged to the Leng family."

Ethan was still pretending to be generous at this point.

"Take what you should take; don't say I'm petty!"

However, he didn't notice that Elaine's face was growing increasingly grim.

As the officer read out the contents of the documents one by one, the expressions on Ethan and Evelyn's faces became more and more dramatic.

Ethan pointed at me in a fit of rage, "You're distorting the facts!"

I let out a cold laugh, not bothering to pay attention to his impotent fury.

After carefully reviewing all the evidence, the young officer took a deep breath and said, "This is indeed a complex civil dispute.

I suggest that both parties resolve it through legal channels.

The police station has no authority to handle shareholding disputes."

Nolan nodded, "The officer is right.

We will go through the legal procedures."Ethan and Evelyn had gloomy expressions, while Nolan and I smiled at each other.

The young officer breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Then this matter ends here.

Please remain calm and resolve the dispute through legal means."

As we were about to leave, Evelyn suddenly shouted, "Stella, don't be too smug too soon!"

I glanced back and saw the resentment in their eyes, making me feel uneasy.

It seemed that this matter was not over yet, but I didn't expect their next move to be so despicable.

Inside the car, Nolan half-jokingly leaned close to me, his voice tinged with a hint of concern.

"Stella, where do you plan to stay next? Have you considered staying with me? You can't possibly keep living in a hotel! Why not stay at my place? We can look out for each other."

Although his tone was flirtatious, his behavior was gentlemanly, maintaining a proper distance.

I couldn't help but be stunned.

This was the first time I had observed this young and promising business tycoon so closely.

Strangely, I always felt like I had seen those eyes somewhere before.

"Ms.

Leng, we've arrived."

Zoe's voice pulled my thoughts back to reality.

Coming back to my senses, I realized that Nolan had already gotten out of the car and was extending his hand, waiting to assist me.

I smiled knowingly and grasped his hand, gracefully stepping out of the car.

Perhaps having someone who genuinely liked me wasn't so bad after all.

As night fell, I let Zoe leave first, planning to get some proper rest in my newly rented apartment.

However, as soon as I entered the bedroom, I felt that something was off.

Suddenly, a heavy blow struck the back of my neck.

In the last moment before losing consciousness, I regretfully thought that if I had known this would happen, I should have accepted Nolan's invitation.

Splash! A basin of ice-cold water jolted me awake from my unconscious state.

Opening my eyes, I was shocked to see Evelyn dressed in black.

I had initially thought it was Ethan's doing, given his exceptional skills.

"Bitch! How dare you be so arrogant! Not so tough now, are you?"

Evelyn's angry and twisted face appeared particularly hideous in the dim light.

She grabbed my collar and slapped me hard, followed by a kick.

I endured the pain, not allowing myself to make a sound.

At this moment, I noticed a strange detail: Evelyn's previously slightly protruding belly was now flat as before.

I was secretly shocked and began to think about how to escape.

After all, this wasn't the first time I had encountered such a dangerous situation.

Just as Evelyn was about to continue venting her anger, there was a sudden knock on the door.

The person who entered was Zhang Xin, the manager of a high-end club.

I had seen him before at a business conference.

My heart sank, knowing the nature of that place.

Evelyn keenly noticed my reaction and didn't forget to instruct Manager Zhang before leaving, "Don't let her die too easily.

Send all kinds of scum to her.

I've paid enough money!"

Manager Zhang nodded and bowed repeatedly, seeing Evelyn off.

Then, I tentatively spoke up, "Manager Zhang, can we talk?"

To my surprise, even when I offered ten times the price Evelyn had paid, he still refused.

However, he did order someone to treat my wounds.

I coldly observed myself in the mirror; the injuries had been erased.

Manager Zhang was indeed generous, even the doormen were top-notch bodyguards.

"Come in."

a voice came from outside, the first "gues."

was about to arrive.

I tightly gripped the fruit knife hidden on my body and took a deep breath.

Ever since I was locked in a basement by thugs as a child, I had developed the habit of carrying a fruit knife with me.

I was afraid of encountering such a situation again.

Although a knife might be useless against fierce thugs, it could at least give me peace of mind.

Now, it finally came in handy.

If negotiation was impossible, then I would fight to the death!