Chapter 24 — Post-Divorce Rebound: Claiming My Daughter and Starting Over

Sometimes she would come into the study to tidy up.

But those were not your important documents. Are they all locked away in the safe? Could it be... the Zhao Group? Or perhaps the Khai Minh investment fund, which has been making waves lately?

Gu Dinh Tham narrowed his eyes, not answering immediately. A rival? That was highly probable. But the timing was strangely coincidental. It was happening right after he and Diep Thanh Uyen had completely broken ties, and right after Tham Du Minh had officially intervened. Diep Thanh Uyen... the woman who used to be so docile and quiet, who had eyes only for him and the children. Could it really be that she just stumbled upon a powerful backer like Tham Du Minh by pure luck? Or was she actually holding something in her hands that he knew nothing about?

That USB drive...

Suddenly, Gu Dinh Tham remembered something and muttered it under his breath.

Which USB drive?

Lam Vy Vy asked immediately, her eyes flashing. Gu Dinh Tham glanced at her but did not answer. Instead, he turned to Chu Bich Hoa.

Mother, stay in the house for these next few days. Do not go anywhere. Do not meet with anyone, especially the media. If anyone asks, just say you are in poor health and do not know anything.

After saying this, he looked back at Lam Vy Vy, his tone softening slightly, though his gaze remained probing.

Vy Vy, Tu Hien and the children have not been well lately. Please pay closer attention to them. As for the business affairs, I will handle them myself.

Lam Vy Vy nodded obediently. Rest assured, I will take care of the house and the children. You, too, must take care of your health.

Gu Dinh Tham wearily rubbed his temples and waved his hand, signaling for the two of them to leave. The study sank back into silence. He walked over to his desk, opened the bottom drawer, and retrieved a backup phone from a secret compartment. He dialed a number.

It is me. There are two things. First, investigate the entire background of Tham Du Minh thoroughly. Be as detailed as possible, especially concerning the people he has been in contact with recently and the cases he is currently handling. Second, find a few trusted individuals—people who know how to keep their mouths shut. Follow Diep Thanh Uyen twenty-four hours a day. I want to know who she meets every day, where she goes, and what she does. Especially... whether she has come into contact with an old silver USB drive.

He hung up the phone and walked to the window, silently staring at the pitch-black night outside. His gaze was cold and dangerous. Diep Thanh Uyen, whether it is you or anyone else, wanting to take me down—wanting to take down Gu Dinh Tham—will not be so easy. He picked up another phone on the desk and scrolled through his contacts until he found a number he had not called in a very long time. He hesitated for a few seconds before dialing. The phone rang several times before the other end picked up. A low, cynical voice responded.

Oh? General Manager Gu? Has the sun started rising in the West? Why did you remember to call me today?

Gu Dinh Tham forced a smile, knowing the other party could not see him. A Dieu, it has been a long time. I have a business deal I would like to discuss with you.

Outside the window, the night was as thick as ink, as if it intended to swallow everything whole. Underneath that veil of darkness, countless undercurrents were quietly rising, surging toward their own targets, colliding and intertwining. The storm had truly arrived. In the days that followed, everything appeared peaceful on the surface, but underneath, the currents were roiling. I followed Lawyer Tham’s advice and rarely stepped outside. All household necessities were ordered online. Even for picking up Noan Noan, I intentionally changed my routes and timing, while constantly keeping an eye out for anything suspicious. Perhaps Noan Noan sensed that something was wrong, for she became increasingly quiet and well-behaved.