Chapter 14 — There Are Positions You Can Only Hold For Yourself

“Brother Nhien…”

“I can't doubt you.”

“I'm always on your side.”

“I have suffered so much frustration today…”

“Even you want to doubt me?”

Tran Nhien did not immediately comfort her anymore. It was that very small silence... That made the panic in Manh Dinh's eyes appear even more obvious. Suddenly I understood. The person sending the message from that strange phone number... Not necessarily an outsider. That person understands very well what happened between Tran Nhien and Manh Dinh. I also know very well... Those evidences must be brought to me at the right time... That can make Tran Nhien struggle the most. At that moment, the hotel manager received another phone call. His expression was even more unsightly than before.

“Mr. Tran, Mr. Giang.”

“There are more and more reporters outside.”

“Among them are already live streamers.”

"The Tran family's engagement was canceled on the spot."

“Sworn sister intrudes on the relationship.”

"The cooperation project between the two families also has problems."

Tran Kien Nghiep slammed his hand on the table.

“It's all nonsense.”

“What's wrong with the project?”

Lawyer Tham raised his eyes and looked at him.

“Mr. Tran.”

“We just said…”

“In the supplementary financial records there are inconsistent figures.”

“But the reporter said directly that the project had problems.”

“That proves…”

“What they hold in their hands…”

“Maybe there's more than we thought.”

Tran Kien Nghiep finally changed his face. He looked at Tran Nhien, trying to suppress the anger in his voice.

“Who did I offend in the end?”

Tran Nhien did not answer. He looked at Manh Dinh, as if he was really looking at her for the first time.

“Tieu Dinh.”

“Give me the phone.”

By reflex, Manh Dinh immediately hid his hands behind his back. That move was seen by everyone. Ms. Vuong Le quickly blocked in front of her.

“Nien Nhien, what are you doing?”

"Tieu Dinh has already been threatened like this, are you still forcing him?"

Tran Nhien's voice was cold and scary.

“Mom, stay away.”

Ms. Vuong Le was stunned. Perhaps she had never heard her son speak to her in such a tone before. Manh Dinh took a step back, tears falling in big drops.

“Brother Nhien, don't you trust me anymore?”

“Because of her, you doubt me?”

I couldn't help it, I burst into laughter.

“Manh Dinh, you said the wrong thing.”

“From beginning to end, the one who is always suspected, always has to give in, always the one who is sacrificed... is me.”

“Now it's your turn to explain just one sentence, can't you stand it already?”

She glared at me. In those eyes, there was finally no longer any weakness. Only resentment remains. But very soon, she lowered her head again.

“I'm just scared.”

Tran Nhien reached out to her.

"Phone."

She bit her lip, still standing still without moving. Tran Kien Nghiep spoke coldly.

“Give it to him.”

Manh Dinh's whole body stiffened. After the person who really had a say in the Tran family spoke up, she finally didn't dare to drag it out any longer. She slowly held out the phone. Tran Nhien received it and directly opened the lock. Even knew her password. That detail immediately caused meaningful chatter around. Tran Nhien opened the call and message log. His face changed little by little down. Manh Dinh rushed forward to steal it back.

“Don't watch.”

Tran Nhien raised his hand to stop her. Immediately after that, he opened a chat box on her phone. The note name has only two words. In that chat, the latest message was especially glaring.

"The evidence has been sent to Giang Nguyet as you instructed."

“The reporter has also arrived.”

“When will I pay the remaining amount?”

Manh Dinh's face immediately turned pale. Ms. Vuong Le took a step back in horror.

“What is this?”

Manh Dinh frantically shook his head.

“No... not you.”

“Someone touched my phone.”

“Brother Nhien, please believe me.”

Tran Nhien stared at the phone screen, the veins on the back of his hand clearly visible.

“Is it you who distributed the recording?”

“The reporter also called me?”

Manh Dinh cried and shouted.

“I don't have it.”

“I just want her to cancel the engagement.”

“I don't want to hurt you.”

As soon as she finished speaking... She herself was dumbfounded. The entire banquet hall immediately exploded. Finally... She revealed her true self. I looked at her completely out of control appearance. Suddenly I feel... This comedy is even more wild than I thought. She didn't simply want to sit next to Tran Nhien. It's about wanting to completely push me out of the game. It's just a pity... She underestimated the fire she lit. Because after the fire... The first person to be burned may not be someone else. Tran Nhien's eyes completely changed.

“So the photo was sent by someone I hired.”