Chapter 18 — A Diary, A Fallen City

“Ah yes, just a reminder.” I lowered my voice, as if unintentionally adding. "Today I just had a general health check-up, and the doctor concluded that my condition is very good. If something unexpected happens to me tomorrow... then some of the things in my lawyer's hands will probably be sent to people who should not receive them."

I stopped for a beat.

“For example… Trieu Vu.”

Having finished speaking, I hung up the phone. I know… she will definitely come. The next day, I went to the cafe early. Choose a corner close to the window, discreet enough, and able to observe the entire space. At exactly three o'clock, Ly Thien appeared. Sunglasses, masks, covering almost the entire face. But the designer outfit and limited edition bag... still make her stand out from the crowd. She sat down opposite me, took off her glasses, her eyes full of caution.

“What exactly do you want?”

I don't answer. Just took out a file from his pocket and pushed it in front of her. It's a DNA test. Of course... it's fake. Assessed person A: Chu Minh Khai. Assessed person B: Fetus. Conclusion: there is scientific basis to confirm that Chu Minh Khai is the biological father. Ly Thien's face immediately turned pale. The hand holding the paper... trembled visibly.

“You… investigated me?”

“Not just investigation.” I looked straight at her, my voice terrifyingly calm. “I can even make this report… come true.”

"Let the whole city know... the baby in your belly is not from the Trieu family."

Ly Thien's body shook. Almost fell off the chair. Her biggest secret… was torn apart right in front of me.

“What do you want?” Her voice was hoarse, lacking any arrogance.

"I told you. It's a business deal."

I withdrew the report and changed it to another set of documents.

“This… is another version.”

Ly Thien doubtfully took it. Assessed person A: Trieu Vu. Assessed person B: Fetus. Conclusion: confirm that Trieu Vu is the biological father. She was stunned.

“Of course it's also a test.” I speak slowly. "One copy... is enough for you to safely enter the Trieu family, become a proud daughter-in-law, and inherit the entire family fortune."

“As long as you cooperate, this copy can appear on the Trieu family's dining table tomorrow.”

“And I guarantee… no one will find out if it's real or not.”

Ly Thien's eyes... immediately changed. Desire flared up, barely hidden. She knows very well that Trieu Vu cannot have children. That's why... she struggled to find a way to cover it up. And now... I put the solution straight into her hands.

“You… why did you help me?” She raised her head, her eyes still suspicious.

“Because we have a common enemy.”

“Zhao Hongwei.”

I looked at her.

“I need you… to get from the safe in his office… something.”

"Cannot!" Ly Thien reacted immediately. "No one can open his safe! Only he knows the password!"

"I know."

I speak very softly. She was stunned again. Of course… I don't know. But my father knows. The last page of the notebook… he wrote it down. A series of numbers. Next to it is a very small caption: Trieu Hoanh Vi's deceased wife's birthday. A password that he considered the most secure. It's also the thing... that's most easily overlooked. I looked at Ly Thien, every word was clear:

"I'll give you the password. You just need to find an opportunity... to take out the 'overseas property trust contract'."

“After the work is done… this test is yours.”

“I still give it five million more for you.”

“From then on… you will be my noble wife.”

“I live my life.”

“No one owes anyone.”

Ly Thien's breathing was rapid. is exposed, his body is ruined and his reputation is ruined. is to step into a wealthy family and hold huge assets in your hands. She… doesn't have a third choice.

“How can I trust you?” She still tried to hold on to some reason.

“You can only trust me.”

I looked straight into her eyes.

“Because the only person who can pull you up from hell… is me.”

I paused, then added one more sentence, as if stabbing straight into her ambition:

“You should also understand… once Zhao Hongwei falls, Zhao Yu will be the only heir.”

“At that point… the entire corporation… belongs to you and your child.”

That's the closing shot. Ly Thien's eyes... immediately became determined.

“Okay.” She gritted her teeth. “I agree.”

“When will you take action?”

I smiled softly.

“No rush.”

“Waiting for the perfect moment.”

“A moment… Zhao Hongwei was absolutely unexpected.”

I looked at her. Each word fell, as light as the wind.

“His banquet.”