Chapter 16 — They Think I'm Leaning on My Brother-in-law... Until I Flip the Cards

“Since being fired, we have no longer had any contact.”

The atmosphere in the room temporarily calmed down. But I know— This story… is not over yet.

“Why did you fire him?”

The police asked, his voice calm but his eyes still attentively observing my reaction. I do not hide, stating all of To Chi Cuong's violations clearly in every detail, from impersonating a leader, exaggerating achievements, to seriously affecting the company's reputation.

“So that's it.”

The police officer finished taking notes and looked up at me.

“President Lam, how do you evaluate To Chi Cuong as a person?”

I thought for a moment, then answered frankly.

“Desire for vanity, regardless of means.”

“To satisfy his empty pride… he can do anything.”

“Last sentence.”

The police put down their pens.

“Do you want to ask for relief for him?”

I shook my head without hesitation.

"He used my name to defraud me and ruined my reputation. I will pursue legal responsibility to the end."

“Okay, thank you for your cooperation.”

Leaving the police station, I walked out, the sky was still bright... but my heart felt heavy like I had just gone through a thunderstorm. This time, To Chi Cuong's actions were not only illegal. It's also a blatant insult to my personality. What does he think of me? A name that can be exchanged for money? A name that can be arbitrarily used? That evening, the phone rang again. To Chi Hoa.

"Vu Vy... do you know Chi Cuong's story?"

His voice was hoarse, as if he had exhausted all his strength.

“I know.”

I replied coldly.

“Can you…”

“Impossible.”

I interrupted immediately, not letting him finish his sentence.

“I won't be soft-hearted this time, he must pay the price.”

“But it was so pathetic…”

I laughed coldly, my voice full of sarcasm.

“Aren't the people who were scammed by him miserable?”

“Is my reputation being dragged through the mud without suffering?”

“Vu Vy… I beg you…”

I couldn't help but burst out, the pent-up anger finally breaking out.

“To Chi Hoa, your family really opened my eyes.”

“First, your mother came to ask me to come back,

Now it's time for you to ask me to let go of your brother."

“You guys are always like that…

Only when you do something wrong do you remember me.” The other end of the line was silent. It was so quiet that even the sound of heavy breathing could be heard.

“To Chi Hoa.”

My voice lowered, cold and clear.

“We are divorced, we no longer have any relationship.”

“To Chi Cuong's story has nothing to do with me.

And I won't interfere either.”

“In the future… don't contact me anymore.”

I hung up. No hesitation. Then immediately drag his number to the block list. The next day, news about To Chi Cuong's fraud climbed straight to the top of the search results. #ChairmanDangLong's Ex-Husband's Brother Was Arrested For Fraud #ImpersonationLamVuVy Fraud Out Of Millions #FamilyDramaNhatYear Netizens reacted violently. Sharp comments, no mercy left.

“This family is like drama after drama.”

“The president has been unlucky for eight generations to be involved in this house.”

"Luckily we got divorced early, otherwise we would have been dragged down forever."

“If this type of person doesn't go to jail, it's a waste.”

To control the situation, I held a press conference. Don't shy away, don't run away—face it head-on.

“Dear members of the media.”

I stood in front of the camera, my eyes steady.

“I'm here today to clarify some issues.”

"Rank First of all, To Chi Cuong and I do not have any commercial cooperation relationship."

“The projects he mentioned are completely unrelated to Dang Long Group.”

“Second, I am extremely outraged by his violation of the law.”

“I will do my best to coordinate the investigation and hold accountable.”

“Third, I want to emphasize—”

“Dang Long Group is a transparent business, absolutely not involved in any illegal acts.”

The press conference ended. Public opinion quickly changed direction. The spearhead was no longer pointed at me, but focused entirely on To Chi Cuong's true self. A month later, the verdict was given. Three years in prison. Fine of 500,000 yuan. I looked at the news and felt a very strange feeling. The person who once held his head high in the To family, who considered himself the center of everything— now has to pay the price of three years behind bars. Perhaps... that was the outcome he chose for himself. But what I feel most clearly— is not gloating. Which is… relief. A very clean relief. As if finally cutting off a piece of the rotten past. From now on, I and the To family... will no longer have any contact. My life— officially entered a new chapter.