Chapter 12 — Your Own Face

Many people around burst into laughter. Khuong Van Van stood still. I turned to the secretary next to me.

"Sorry."

"Extract surveillance cameras."

"Damaging another person's personal property."

"Pay according to the price."

Khuong Van Van shouted.

"It's just a torn bag!"

Lam Thu immediately added.

"That bag Nam So bought with last month's bonus."

"I'll go with her to get the bill myself."

Khuong Van Van's face turned pale. Pho Nghien Tu asked me softly.

"Really make her pay?"

"Of course."

He smiled. That afternoon. Everywhere in Van Hoa, people spread the same story. Khuong Van Van hijacked the failed project. They even cried and rioted during the shareholders' meeting. I ended up damaging my bag in front of so many people. What she values most... Reputation. Starts to fall apart little by little. Khuong Van Van was not satisfied. Not long after. In the relatives chat group, a very long post appeared.

"After marrying into a wealthy family, Khuong Nam So turned against his family."

"Forcing my father to hand over the shares that he has worked hard to manage for many years."

"And even robbed my sister's wedding house."

Attached is a selfie photo of Khuong Van Van with red eyes. Lieu Van also sent several crying emojis in a row.

"As parents, we just want the whole family to live in harmony."

I don't explain. Only send three photos. First plate. Minutes of the meeting that fired me. Second plate. Application for consent to transfer old house. Third plate. First page of trust records. The group was silent for ten seconds. The first person to speak was the eldest aunt.

"Thanh Hai."

"Isn't that house Nam So's grandfather's?"

"Why did it become Van Van's wedding house?"

Mr. Hai also immediately asked.

"What about shares?"

Khuong Thanh Hai did not answer. Khuong Van Van sent a recording.

"Do you have to let them all laugh in your family's face?"

I just typed one sentence.

"Not me."

"You started it yourself first."

Pho Nghien Tu sat next to me and looked at me.

"Really proficient."

I smiled softly.

"Being bullied a lot..."

"...you'll naturally get used to it."

His eyes darkened.

"Before..."

"...you came too late."

I did not respond. Right at that moment. The phone rang again. It's Tong Hoai An.

"There's a partner's party tonight."

"I must come."

I raised my eyebrows.

"Certain?"

He immediately changed his tone.

"What do you mean..."

"You better come."

"The partner specifically wanted to meet the person in charge of the brand."

"Send me the address."

After hanging up. Pho Nghien Tu asked.

"Do you need me to come with you?"

"No need."

"What if Khuong Van Van also comes?"

I smiled softly.

"Then..."

"...the better."

The party was held at a high-end club. When I arrived. Khuong Van Van was present before. She is holding a man's arm.

"Let me introduce."

"This is my fiance."

"Trieu Minh Le."

Trieu Minh Le looked at me. Quite cold attitude.

"Hello Miss Khuong."

Khuong Van Van immediately smiled and said.

"What are you calling so politely?"

"Call me."

Trieu Minh Le smiled wryly.

"I heard you're very famous these days."

I smiled.

"For now."

Khuong Van Van hugged his arm even closer. Khuong Van Van pressed closer to Trieu Minh Le.

"Minh Le's family has a pretty good relationship with tonight's partner."

"If you need help..."

"...just speak up."

I turned turned to look at Tong Hoai An. He quietly avoided my eyes. Only then did I understand. Tonight's party... Not just a social gathering. It was a trap Khuong Van Van had prepared for me. The partner sitting in the chair position has the surname Luong. The first person to speak up was Ms. Luong.

"Director Khuong is truly young and talented."

Khuong Van Van immediately smiled and said:

"Mrs. Luong."

"You're not young anymore."

"It's just that I look younger than my age."

The atmosphere at the dining table immediately became awkward. I calmly took a piece of food.

"It's true that Van Van is still young."

"Almost thirty years old..."

"...but still can't distinguish between a party table and a place to gossip."

Some people couldn't help but laugh. Khuong Van Van bit her lip. Trieu Minh Le frowned slightly.

"You talk a bit harshly."

I put down my chopsticks.

"Mr. Trieu."

"This is the first time you've met me."

"Are you planning on teaching me how to talk?"

He immediately choked up. Right at that moment. Mr. Luong spoke up.

"Director Khuong."

"I heard that your new branding project has been causing quite a bit of controversy recently."

"Do family matters affect the progress of cooperation?"

Khuong Van Van immediately seized the opportunity.

"Mr. Luong, rest assured."

"Currently I am also in the project team."

"You can share some of the work with me."

I turned to look at her.

"Who informed you..."

"...that you are a member of the project team?"

Khuong Van Van still smiled.

"My dad and General Manager Tong both think..."

"...you can participate in foreign affairs."