Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.The office buzzed with rumors and sideways glances. Yiyi kept her head down, trying to focus. Yichen? He was a man on a mission.
He stormed into the conference room, laptop in hand. His voice sharp.
"This leak is sabotage. I want the full audit on Liu Zemin's access, emails, everything. No stone unturned."
His team nodded, understanding the stakes.
Yiyi watched from the doorway, arms crossed. She wanted to believe him but hurt ran deep.
Later, he returned, eyes dark but determined.
"Zemin's been manipulating contracts. Selling ideas without credit. This isn't just about you — it's about protecting the company."
Yiyi's jaw clenched. "So why cover for him?"
"He's got a lot to lose if we expose him. And more importantly," Yichen paused, "I won't let him use you like that. Not again."
Their eyes locked. The tension crackled.
She exhaled. "Maybe I want to believe you."
He stepped closer. "Then let me prove it."
Just then, the CEO's assistant peeked in. "Mr. Zhou, the board wants to see you — now."
Yichen exchanged a quick glance with Yiyi.
"We're not done," he promised.