noffsinger Chapter 614 Life Hangs by a Thread: Trap Activated
Chapter 614 Life Hangs by a Thread: Trap Activated
As night deepened, the city lights of Haicheng resembled a giant spider web, enveloping everyone.
In front of the floor-to-ceiling window in Lin Yun's office, she lit a slender women's cigarette. In the hazy smoke, her face seemed to freeze into a mask—cold, ruthless, and cold.
She dialed a new number, her voice low: "Arrange for someone to take action at noon tomorrow at the accident site on Nanwan Road. Leave no survivors."
There was a three-second silence on the other end of the phone: "Are you sure you want to go this far?"
"If she doesn't die, I will die." A madness flashed in Lin Yun's eyes. "Lin Chuyue has already threatened my life."
The other party finally agreed: "Understood."
After hanging up the phone, Lin Yun finally breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that killing an heir in the eye of the storm would come at a very high price, but this time, she had no other choice.
She lost the first battle at the board meeting, but as long as Lin Chuyue dies, the situation can be reversed.
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The next morning.
Lin Chuyue still rushed to the company early in the morning. Today was her first day taking over the Lin Group's Strategic Development Department.
She changed into a dark green fitted suit, her hair styled in a simple high ponytail, exuding a cool and aloof aura. As she entered, the office staff quickly made way for her, and those who had previously thought she was just a pretty face who had been parachuted in suddenly fell silent.
No one expected that she would win a resounding victory at the board meeting, forcing Lin Yun and Lin Zhengguo to step down.
The first high-level meeting convened by Lin Chuyue quickly got to the heart of the matter.
“The Lin family currently has thirteen important projects. I need to thoroughly review all past contracts within a week, and list out all unreasonable procurement, personnel, and equity allocations. Give them to me.” Her gaze was sharp. “I don’t care who’s behind you. I only care if there are any problems.”
A silence.
Many executives exchanged glances, but no one dared to refute them. Even Assistant Luo, the group's cunning old fox, lowered his head and began taking notes.
After the meeting, Gu Yanchuan sent a message: "[Lin Yun's recent financial transactions have been unusual. I had someone investigate and found that she's been in frequent private contact with a person named "Huang San," who is involved in underground transactions in Nancheng. Be careful when you travel.]"
Lin Chuyue frowned.
She dialed Li Zhanchuan's number: "Are you free at noon?"
"I'll stay with you," Li Zhanchuan answered quickly. "What time?"
"At twelve o'clock, go to Nanwan Road to meet with people from Vision Capital."
"Don't go by yourself." He paused. "I'll go with you."
Lin Chuyue pondered for a moment, recalling the several unusual surveillance reports she had received last night, and resolutely said, "Okay, then come pick me up."
She had a premonition that something was wrong.
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Noon, Nanwan Road.
Li Zhanchuan, dressed in a black trench coat, picked up Lin Chuyue at the intersection.
The car had only traveled less than three kilometers when a gray minivan silently followed from the side road. Inside were three people dressed in black, with fierce expressions.
"The target is in the car. There's a construction zone three kilometers away. Move in," the driver said coldly.
The man in the back seat checked the gun and nodded: "Understood."
Meanwhile, on the other side, a silver sedan sped by from the opposite direction and entered the distance in front of Lin Chuyue's vehicle.
Li Zhanchuan noticed: "The car behind us is following too closely."
Lin Chuyue turned around, instantly becoming alert: "They're not just ordinary car followers; there's something wrong with them."
The next second, a silver sedan suddenly appeared in front of them, and a motorcycle leaped out from the roadside and rushed towards Lin Chuyue's car window!
"Squat down!" Li Zhanchuan roared.
The glass was smashed, and a black gun barrel was thrust into the car.
"boom--!"
The bullet grazed Lin Chuyue's shoulder, and blood splattered.
Li Zhanchuan swerved the steering wheel and rammed into the motorcycle, simultaneously opening the car door and shoving Lin Chuyue under the car.
He was also grazed in the chaos, but he didn't stop. While protecting Lin Chuyue as she rolled into the roadside bushes, he drew his gun and fought back.
Not far away, a gray minivan sped over, and three gunmen got out.
"Split up!" Li Zhanchuan shouted in a low voice. "I'll draw their attention!"
"No!" Lin Chuyue gripped his hand tightly, her face drained of color. "I won't abandon you!"
"Listen to me, Lin Chuyue, you still owe me a future." He gave her one last look, then suddenly rushed out of cover and opened fire on the gunman.
Lin Chuyue hid behind the rubble, using torn clothing to cover her shoulder injury, forcing herself to remain calm with astonishing willpower. She pulled out her spare phone and dialed Gu Yanchuan: "I've been ambushed on Nanwan Road. Send people immediately!"
five minutes later.
The sirens wailed as police arrived, led by special operations team members and armed bodyguards dispatched by Vision.
The three gunmen have been subdued; two are seriously injured, and the third attempted suicide.
Lin Chuyue collapsed to the ground, exhausted, and Li Zhanchuan, covered in blood, also collapsed beside her.
She covered his hand: "I won't let you die."
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That evening, at the hospital.
Lin Chuyue's wound required twelve stitches, and Li Zhanchuan was shot in the shoulder, but fortunately, his artery was not damaged.
Gu Yanchuan stood in front of the hospital bed, his face grave: "You really came back from the brink of death this time."
“They are not ordinary people,” Lin Chuyue said coldly. “Can we find out who this ‘Huang San’ is?”
"We investigated and found that he is the head of an underground arms smuggling operation in Haicheng, and has long been associated with a foundation under Lin Yun's name."
Lin Chuyue sneered: "She's insane."
Gu Yanchuan nodded: "I have already sent people to keep an eye on her. If she makes any further moves, I can directly prosecute her for 'attempted murder'."
Lin Chuyue closed her eyes: "Not enough."
"I don't want her to go to jail, I want her to lose everything."
Li Zhanchuan lay on another bed, looking at her weakly but with a sharp edge: "If you're willing, I'll stay with you."
Lin Chuyue grasped his hand, her eyes resolute: "I have no way out."
"She wants my life, I want her life."
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[End of Chapter]
Next chapter preview: Chapter 145: The Road to Counterattack, Lin Yun's Ending
Lin Chuyue will use the attempted murder case as a pretext to launch a counterattack plan, and Lin Yun's previously hidden "trump cards" will gradually be revealed. But will Lin Zhengguo truly withdraw, or does he have other plans? More factional turmoil is about to surface.