The following morning, the sun barely rose before Zi Ning arrived at the Lu Group's headquarters. Her steps were firm, her expression cold and unreadable. Today was not a day for mercy. Cheng Yifan, Wang Yin, and Mo Qing had crossed the line. Now, it was time to end it.
As she entered the private meeting room, Xu Mei was already there, holding a fresh stack of reports. Lu Yichen stood by the window, his tall frame exuding calm authority.
Zi Ning sat down and glanced at Xu Mei. "What's the latest update?"
Xu Mei placed the documents in front of her. "Wang Yin's scandal is spiraling out of control. Several brands she endorsed have already terminated their contracts. The public is tearing her apart online."
Zi Ning's lips curled slightly. "Good. She deserves it."
Lu Yichen turned to face them, his deep voice steady. "And Cheng Yifan?"
"His foreign projects are collapsing," Xu Mei continued. "Since you filed the legal complaints, authorities have started freezing his overseas accounts. Investors are pulling out one after another."
Zi Ning's fingers tapped the table softly. "And Mo Qing?"
Xu Mei's eyes gleamed with satisfaction. "She's in trouble. After we exposed her embezzlement, several shareholders turned against her. There's a meeting scheduled tomorrow to vote on removing her from her position."
Zi Ning nodded slowly. Everything was falling into place. But she wasn't done yet.
"Release the second phase," she said, her voice cold as ice.
Xu Mei's breath caught. "Are you sure? This… this will destroy them completely."
Zi Ning's expression didn't change. "They wanted to ruin me. I'm only returning the favor."
Lu Yichen stepped closer, his gaze locking onto hers. "If you do this, there's no turning back."
Zi Ning met his eyes without hesitation. "I know. And I'm ready."
By noon, the second wave hit the media like a storm.
A new video leaked—this time, it exposed Mo Qing's secret dealings with criminal organizations. It showed her negotiating bribes and threatening smaller companies to bend to her will.
"Mo Qing's True Face Revealed: Corruption, Threats, and Crime!"
"The Dark Side of the Business World – Mo Qing's Empire Crumbles!"
At the same time, confidential documents surfaced, proving Cheng Yifan's illegal transfer of millions to offshore accounts.
"Cheng Yifan Exposed – Money Laundering and Tax Evasion!"
Social media exploded. The public, already furious, went wild.
#MoQingOut and #ChengYifanExposed became the top trending topics.
In the Cheng Group's headquarters, Cheng Yifan slammed his fist on his desk, his face twisted with rage.
"How did this happen?!" he roared.
His assistant trembled, too scared to speak.
Mo Qing stormed into the office, her face pale and furious. "You said we had everything under control!"
Cheng Yifan glared at her. "I did. But Zi Ning… she's not fighting like before. She's aiming to destroy us completely!"
Mo Qing's hands clenched into fists. "If the shareholders vote me out tomorrow, I'm finished! And if the government continues its investigation, you won't be far behind!"
Cheng Yifan's mind raced. "We need to counterattack. If we let Zi Ning win, we'll lose everything."
Mo Qing's voice was low and venomous. "I have one last card to play."
Meanwhile, Zi Ning was already preparing for the final strike.
In her office, she reviewed a sealed folder that Lu Yichen had personally handed her. Inside were documents detailing all of Cheng Yifan's hidden crimes—evidence strong enough to send him to prison for decades.
"Once we release this, there's no coming back for him," Lu Yichen said quietly.
Zi Ning closed the folder and looked at him. "I'm ready."
He reached out, brushing a strand of hair from her face. "No matter what happens, I'm with you."
Warmth flickered in her heart, but her resolve didn't waver. "Thank you, Yichen."
The next day arrived quickly.
By noon, Mo Qing's shareholder meeting began. Zi Ning and Xu Mei watched the live feed from the Lu Group's private office.
The room on the screen was tense as the shareholders argued. Mo Qing tried to defend herself, but the evidence against her was too strong.
When the final vote was cast, the decision was clear—Mo Qing was removed from her position.
Xu Mei exhaled sharply. "She's done."
Zi Ning's expression remained calm. "One down. Two to go."
At that moment, her phone buzzed. It was a message from one of her investigators:
"Cheng Yifan tried to escape through a private jet. Authorities intercepted him."
A slow smile spread across Zi Ning's face. "And that makes two."
By evening, the media had fully turned against them.
"Mo Qing Removed – Shareholders Vote Her Out!"
"Cheng Yifan Arrested While Attempting to Flee!"
As the news broke, Zi Ning received another message—this time from a mysterious number:
"You've won this round. But it's not over."
Zi Ning's eyes narrowed. She knew who it was—Wang Yin.
Her victory was complete, but something told her this battle wasn't finished.
Lu Yichen, sensing her mood, pulled her into his arms. "They're broken now. They can't hurt you anymore."
Zi Ning rested her head against his chest. "Maybe. But I won't let my guard down."
His arms tightened around her. "You don't have to do this alone. You have me."
In that moment, the weight of the past weeks began to lift. She had won—not just for herself, but for everyone who believed in her.
But deep inside, she knew this was only the beginning. There were still secrets to uncover. And she was ready for whatever came next.
No one would ever break her again.