Double evil in the business district

Chapter 254: Xiao Yue breaks the deadlock: The family secret gradually becomes clear

Lawyer Lin's heavy voice was like a thunderclap, shattering the hope that had been burning in Xiao Yue's heart.

"Ms. Xiao, the financial statements of the Xiao Corporation for the past ten years that I was entrusted to retrieve, as well as some of your father's documents, are all gone."

Xiao Yue was struck by lightning and his face turned pale in an instant.

"Gone? How could they be gone? These documents have been well kept in the archives!" She shook her head in disbelief, with an ominous premonition in her heart.

"The surveillance footage in the archives room shows that someone broke in last night and destroyed these documents." Lawyer Lin handed Xiao Yue several printed surveillance screenshots.

In the blurry picture, a figure sneaked into the archive room and then left with a pile of documents.

Although he couldn't see the face clearly, the outline of the figure made Xiao Yue's heart tremble - that was clearly Xiao Mei!

Anger burned in his chest, and Xiao Yue clenched his fists.

She immediately got up and went straight to Xiao Mei's residence.

"Xiao Mei, why are you doing this!" Xiao Yue angrily pushed open the door of Xiao Mei's study and questioned.

Xiao Mei was not at all flustered. She sat behind the desk with a sarcastic smile on her face.

"What are you talking about? I don't understand."

"Stop pretending! The surveillance video clearly shows that it was you who destroyed those documents!" Xiao Yue threw the surveillance screenshot in front of Xiao Mei.

Xiao Mei glanced at the photos with disdain and sneered, "You think you can frame me based on these blurry images? You're too naive! Besides, even if I did it, what can you do to me?"

Xiao Yue was enraged by Xiao Mei's shamelessness. She took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in her heart, and said coldly: "Do you think that destroying those documents can cover up the truth? I tell you, I won't give up! I will definitely find out everything and make you pay the price!"

Xiao Mei smiled disdainfully, "Then we'll see!"

Xiao Yue turned and left, but she didn't notice that a trace of panic flashed in Xiao Mei's eyes.

She walked to the shredder and looked at the remaining paper scraps inside, feeling a little uneasy.

Among the documents she destroyed, some were forged by her, and some were stolen from Xiao Hai.

If Xiao Yue really found out something, then she...

"Yueyue, don't think about it, go out for a walk." A low voice sounded behind Xiao Yue, and a warm big hand gently rested on her shoulder.

Xiao Yue turned around and saw Shen Ting's concerned eyes, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.

"Let's go to the beach." Shen Ting said gently.

The sea breeze blows gently, rolling up layers of waves, gently lapping against the shore.

Xiao Yue took a deep breath of the salty air, and his chaotic thoughts gradually calmed down.

Shen Ting stayed beside her quietly, his broad palms wrapped around her, conveying silent comfort.

"Thank you, Shen Ting." Xiao Yue said softly, her eyes slightly red.

"Silly girl, why are you saying thank you?" Shen Ting held her in his arms, resting his chin on the top of her head, his tone so gentle that it could drown her. "No matter what happens, I will be by your side."

Xiao Yue buried her head in his chest, feeling the warmth and strength coming from him.

At this moment, she no longer felt lonely and helpless.

After returning home, Xiao Yue was not defeated by the blow of the destruction of evidence.

She kept thinking about what Lawyer Lin said and the blurry figure in the surveillance video.

Xiao Mei's actions undoubtedly confirmed her guess - there were indeed some unspeakable secrets within the Xiao Group.

"Since we can't break through from the front, let's change direction." A gleam of light flashed in Xiao Yue's eyes, and a bold idea took shape in her mind.

She decided to start with Witness Li.

This idea was beyond everyone's expectations, including Shen Ting.

Witness Li was Xiao Yue's father's business partner. He was said to know some inside information, but he dared not speak out because of threats.

Uncle Xiao and Aunt Xiao were afraid of Witness Li, so they hesitated to take action against Xiao Yue.

"Yueyue, this witness Li is timid and afraid of trouble, and he is being threatened. I'm afraid it will be difficult to get him to speak." Shen Ting said worriedly.

"I know, but the more dangerous it is, the more likely it is to hide the truth." Xiao Yue's eyes were firm, "I must give it a try."

She didn't tell anyone about her plan, including Lawyer Lin.

She knew that if the news leaked out, Witness Li would likely be threatened again or even meet with an accident.

As night fell, Xiao Yue drove alone to the town where Witness Li lived.

The dim street lights stretched her figure out long, revealing a sense of loneliness and bravery.

The streets of the town were deserted, with only a few shops still having dim lights on.

Xiao Yue found Witness Li's home according to the address, a dilapidated two-story building.

She knocked on the door gently, and after a long time, the door creaked open.

An old woman with gray hair and a wrinkled face appeared at the door and looked at her warily.

"Excuse me, is Mr. Li at home?" Xiao Yue asked politely.

The old woman looked her up and down without saying a word.

"I am Xiao Yue, Xiao Hai's daughter." Xiao Yue added.

When she heard the name, the old woman's eyes changed obviously. She hesitated for a moment, but finally stepped aside to let Xiao Yue into the house.

In the dim living room, a hunched figure sat in the corner. It was Witness Li.

He heard the noise, raised his head, and a trace of fear flashed in his turbid eyes.

"Hello, Mr. Li, I..."

Before Xiao Yue could finish her words, there was a sudden, rapid knock on the door, followed by a rough shout: "Open the door! Police!"

Witness Li's face turned pale instantly and his whole body began to tremble.

Xiao Yue's heart sank. Things were more complicated than she had imagined.

She quickly walked to the window, lifted a corner of the curtain, and saw several police cars parked downstairs, their flashing lights lighting up the night sky red.

"Why...why are they here?" Witness Li asked in horror.

Xiao Yue did not answer, but turned to look at the door with a sharp look.

The door was slammed open, and several uniformed police officers rushed in. The leading officer walked up to Xiao Yue with a serious face and said, "Ms. Xiao, we have received a report that you are suspected of illegal detention. Please come with us."

Xiao Yue sneered in his heart, this was clearly Uncle Xiao's trick!

She glanced calmly at Witness Li hiding in the corner and gave him a reassuring look.

"Officer, I think you must have made a mistake." Xiao Yue said calmly, "I'm not detaining anyone. I'm just visiting an old friend."

"Whether he was detained or not, we'll find out when we go back and investigate." The police took Xiao Yue away without saying anything.

In the police station, Xiao Yue responded to the police's questions calmly and refused to admit that he had illegally detained witness Li.

At the same time, Shen Ting had already received the news and used his connections to find Witness Li and secretly transferred him to a safe place.

Without any worries, Witness Li finally plucked up the courage to tell Shen Ting the part of the truth he knew.

After learning the truth, Shen Ting immediately contacted Lawyer Lin and handed him Witness Li's testimony.

Lawyer Lin carefully studied the testimony and combined it with the information previously provided by Xiao Yue, and finally discovered a detail that everyone had overlooked - there was a loophole in the Xiao family's court procedures!

This loophole is extremely hidden and would never have been discovered if it were not for the testimony of witness Li.

And it was this loophole that gave Xiao Yue the opportunity to turn the tables!

After Xiao Yue was released, he immediately met up with Shen Ting and Lawyer Lin.

The three of them talked secretly in the study for a long time and made a bold plan.

At the same time, Uncle Xiao also received the news that Xiao Yue had found Witness Li and discovered loopholes in the family court procedures.

He smashed the teacup in his hand in anger, his face turning ashen.

"This Xiao Yue is really haunting us!" Uncle Xiao said with gritted teeth, "We must get rid of her as soon as possible, otherwise there will be endless trouble!"

Aunt Xiao advised from the side: "Brother, don't be impulsive. Xiao Yue has Shen Ting's support now, so we can't act rashly."

"Shen Ting? Humph, I don't believe he would really turn against our Xiao family for Xiao Yue!" Uncle Xiao's eyes flashed with a fierceness, "I want to see if he can protect her for the rest of her life!"

Uncle Xiao picked up the phone and dialed a mysterious number, his tone cold: "I want you..."

The voice on the other end of the phone replied respectfully: "Understood, I will ensure that the task is completed."

Xiao Yue was studying documents in the study when suddenly a quick phone call broke the silence.

She picked up the phone and heard a strange and cold voice from the other end: "Ms. Xiao, I advise you not to interfere in the affairs of the Xiao family anymore, otherwise..."

The call was suddenly hung up, and Xiao Yue looked at the phone in his hand with a serious expression.