Chapter 3 — The Scariest Betrayer Is The One You Trusted

Chu Thien walked to the front of the stage. Her eyes avoided, but still tried to appear steadfast.

“Last Wednesday night, while passing by Director Truong's office, I heard her calling.”

"She said something like: 'At the asking price I'll try to move out.' He added: 'Your side is prepared to coordinate.'”

“At that time I thought she was joking so I didn't think much of it.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Lam Hieu Hieu immediately covered her mouth, tears rolling down again.

“Sister Chu... so you heard it too...”

The two of them cooperate extremely well. One person presented evidence. One additional witness. Standing on stage, I suddenly had the feeling... This play has been rehearsed more than once. General Director Tran's eyes were completely cold at this time.

“Truong Nghien, is what Chu Thien said true?”

I looked straight at Chu Thien.

“Are you sure you heard those words correctly?”

Chu Thien avoided my eyes.

“I'm sure.”

“Are you sure it was last Wednesday night?”

"Sure."

I laughed.

“Last Wednesday night, I was in the emergency room at the hospital.”

Chu Qian's face immediately changed. Lam Hieu Hieu quickly interjected:

“Miss Truong, don't use your illness as an excuse.”

"I still go to work during the day and only go to the hospital at night. It's not like I can't call during that time."

Her reaction was too quick. So fast that it seemed like every response plan had been prepared. I don't bother paying attention to her anymore. I took out my phone and opened the hospital payment history.

“That day, at 5:20 p.m., I went into the Emergency Department.”

“7:30 p.m., I have a gastric endoscopy.”

“After 9 p.m., my colleagues took me home.”

"The hospital has surveillance cameras, medical records, and full payment invoices."

“You said you heard me calling at work at 19:00…”

“Or do you hear ghosts?”

The entire conference room was finally silent for exactly one second. Chu Thien's lips moved slightly, but she couldn't say a word. There was a flash of panic in Lam Hieu Hieu's eyes. But very quickly, she burst into tears again.

“That doesn't prove you didn't reveal the secret!”

“You can completely arrange it in advance, you can also ask someone else to bring the USB for you.”

“Besides, last night I saw you meet that man with my own eyes.”

Having finished speaking, she glanced towards the door. The meeting room door was opened. A man wearing a suit entered. I recognized it immediately. Is a member of Thinh Vien Company - our competitor. His name is Trieu Bang. We have met several times in the past at industry exchanges. A smooth, oily guy who likes to cling to others and start a conversation. I still remember I blocked his number a long time ago. As soon as he entered, Trieu Bang sighed awkwardly.

“Director Truong, things have come to this point... I can't continue to hide it for you anymore.”

As soon as those words rang out, the whole hall immediately erupted. General Director Tran jumped up from his chair.

"Trieu Bang? Why are you here?"

Trieu Bang shrugged.

"It was Ms. Lam who contacted me, saying there was a problem within the company, and asked me to come and coordinate to clarify the matter."

Lam Hieu Hieu cried and said:

“I didn't want to let him come... but he's an important witness.”

Trieu Bang looked at me, his face full of fakeness create.

“Truong Nghien, you really gave me a USB last night.”

“Inside is the quotation plan for the Tinh Ha Trade Center project.”

“You also said that after our company wins the bid, we will pay you a consulting fee.”

I stared at him. The feeling of nausea in the stomach became more and more intense.

“Trieu Bang.”

“Before speaking, you should think carefully.”

He shrugged.

“I have thought very carefully.”

“In my hand, I also have a message from you to meet up.”

Having said that, he also took out his phone. Very quickly, a message appeared on the big screen.

'18:30 tonight, coffee shop downstairs. Remember to bring USB.'

The phone number that sent the message... It is indeed my number. This time, the whole hall completely exploded.

“The chain of evidence is closed!”

“Isn't this still revealing trade secrets?”

“Director Truong's gut is really big.”

"Probably because of money. I heard that she bought a house in this city alone, the pressure to repay the loan is huge."

I suddenly wanted to laugh. A woman trying to work, borrow money to buy a house... Can also become a motive for crime in the mouth of others. A flash of pride flashed in Lam Hieu Hieu's eyes. But very quickly, she hid it again, changing her face to a painful one.

“Sister Truong, I actually gave you a chance.”

“Why do you insist on forcing me to invite everyone here?”

She walked in front of me, lowering her voice so that only the two of us could hear.

“Resign.”

“As long as you leave, I won't pursue you anymore.”

“Aren't you always criticizing me for being incompetent?”

“Now everyone will know... the person who truly has no limits is me.”

I looked straight into her eyes and lowered my voice.

“Lin Xiaoxiao... are you so eager to sit in my position?”

The corners of her lips curled slightly. The voice was so quiet it was almost inaudible.

"If people don't know how to live for themselves... only the country will be destroyed by heaven."

The next second, she stepped back again, crying and saying to everyone:

“Everyone, stop scolding Ms. Truong.”

“She just temporarily went the wrong way.”

I slowly picked up the desk phone on the conference table. Amid everyone's surprised eyes... I directly dialed the police number.

“I want to report the case.”

“Someone falsified evidence and falsely accused me of revealing trade secrets.”

As soon as I called the police, the entire meeting room felt like someone had pressed the pause button. The first person to react was Lam Hieu Hieu. She rushed forward, intending to hang up the phone in my hand.

"Miss Truong! Are you crazy?"

I leaned to the side to avoid it.

"Didn't you say that I leaked the bidding price? This is so serious that it can constitute a criminal offense. If you don't report it to the police, how will you handle it?"

Her face immediately turned pale.

“I... I just hope the company resolves it internally.”

I looked straight into her eyes.

“But I want to let the police handle it.”

General Director Tran frowned and looked at me.

“Truong Nghien, are you sure you want to go to this extent?”

I nodded.

"Sure."

“If it's true that I leaked trade secrets, I'll go to jail and accept it.”

“But if someone falsifies evidence to harm me... I will also make that person pay the price.”

The last few words, I looked straight at Lam Understand Understand. Her eyes wavered slightly. Tears were still on her face, making her look extremely pitiful. A few colleagues standing around started whispering again.

“She's so tough... could there really be a flip?”

“Maybe we're just betting that we don't dare call the police.”

“Who knows, just take a bet.”

General Director Tran was silent for a few seconds, then finally called the legal department over.

"I've already reported to the police, so no one is allowed to leave here today."

Lam Hieu Hieu bowed her head, tightened her hem, her whole body trembling slightly. Chu Thien quietly retreated to the back of the crowd. Trieu Bang was still quite calm, even sitting cross-legged. Perhaps he thought that, with the text messages, chat photos and testimony about the USB all laid out before everyone's eyes... I had no way to turn back. But he doesn't know... What I'm waiting for is for them to complete this play. Twenty minutes later, the police and the company's lawyer arrived almost at the same time. Accompanying him was the head of the Information Technology department, Mr. Han. As soon as he entered the meeting room, Mr. Han looked at me with a very complicated expression. The police began to investigate the situation.