amaotonovel Chapter 381 Point of No Return
Chapter 381 Point of No Return
When Lin Chuyue walked out of her father's house, she felt completely lost. Even though she knew she could no longer rely on her father or trust Shen Fang, she still couldn't suppress the pain in her heart.
There was a time when she longed for her father's approval and love, hoping to find a place for herself in his arms. But all of this was ultimately just wishful thinking on her part.
At that moment, she suddenly understood. In her father's eyes, she had always been just a tool, a bargaining chip he used to exchange benefits with the Gu family, while Shen Fang had always been his most relied-upon partner. As far as she was concerned, no matter what she did or what choices she made, she could never change her father's opinion of her.
“I finally understand,” she whispered, raising her head with a resolute glint in her eyes.
She had nothing left to lose. At this moment, all she had to do was uncover the truth and break free of the shackles that bound her.
The interior of Li Zhanchuan's villa was dimly lit and exceptionally tranquil. Lin Chuyue stepped into this familiar space, the air filled with a unique atmosphere, as if it belonged to Li Zhanchuan's world. She took a deep breath and sat down in the living room.
Li Zhanchuan was still wearing that black suit, standing calmly by the window, his back cold and aloof, as if the world's turmoil had not disturbed him in the slightest.
"How is your father?" His voice was low and deep, seemingly unchanged by Lin Chuyue's arrival.
Lin Chuyue hesitated for a moment before saying, "He doesn't support me. He said I could never get his support."
Li Zhanchuan turned around, glanced at her, his gaze sharp as a knife, but without the slightest surprise: "I knew long ago that he wouldn't easily support you. But you've already made your decision, and you don't have many options left."
"I know." Lin Chuyue's voice was calm, but beneath that calmness lay a hint of determination. "I have nothing left to back down from, Li Zhanchuan. I will continue on, even if I am all alone."
Li Zhanchuan walked towards her, bent down slightly, and locked his gaze on her eyes: "You are not alone, I will walk with you."
These words were like a warm flame, melting away the chill in Lin Chuyue's heart. She wasn't entirely unmoved; she knew she was standing at the forefront, with almost no way out. But if she could fight alongside Li Zhanchuan, then perhaps her choice wouldn't be so heavy.
But deep down, a strange unease lingered. Could she trust Li Zhanchuan? Was he truly willing to uncover the truth with her, as he claimed?
"I want to know what Shen Fang is trying to do?" Lin Chuyue suddenly asked.
Li Zhanchuan's expression changed slightly, and he raised an eyebrow: "What you want to know is not just Shen Fang's purpose, but the people behind her. Shen Fang's death was not just to suppress you, but to shift control of the entire situation. And you, Lin Chuyue, have become a pawn for her and those people."
Lin Chuyue took a deep breath, a sudden chill creeping into her heart. "Who exactly are those people behind this?"
Li Zhanchuan's eyes darkened slightly, and he said in a low voice, "The fact that your father has always refused to admit is that those business tycoons who seem to have nothing to do with us have actually joined forces with Shen Fang to try to use your father's company to carry out a major reshuffling of capital. Shen Fang is just a pawn in their hands, and you are their prey."
Lin Chuyue's heart skipped a beat, and her vision blurred. She had thought this game was just a contest between her and Shen Fang, but she never expected that such a huge situation was hidden behind it.
“You may not understand why Shen Fang chose you.” Li Zhanchuan sneered, his gaze tinged with coldness. “The reason she dragged you into all of this was simply to force your father to submit. And your father is nothing more than a chess player who manipulates the chessboard with power.”
Lin Chuyue took a deep breath, realizing that she had truly embarked on a path of no return. Those she had once trusted all harbored ulterior motives.
She turned her gaze to Li Zhanchuan, her eyes filled with doubt and wariness: "Are you saying all this because you want me to stand with you?"
Li Zhanchuan smiled slightly, the curve of his lips cold and confident: "Whether you believe it or not, I will always stand by your side. Your father and Shen Fang's conspiracy will only have one outcome in the end, and that is that you will lose everything. And if you are willing to believe me, we can destroy them together."
Lin Chuyue felt a surge of emotion. She understood that she now had no other choice. She had to let her father know that she was not a pawn to be manipulated. She was going to fight for herself, even if it meant betraying everything from the past.
“Okay,” Lin Chuyue’s tone became even more determined, “I will trust you this once. Tell me, what should we do next?”
A hint of relief flashed in Li Zhanchuan's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. "Next, we must uncover Shen Fang's secrets. Her death is just the beginning, but the person behind her is our true enemy."
Lin Chuyue nodded, mentally preparing herself to fight these people. However, on this path filled with danger and betrayal, could she persevere to the end? She didn't know, but she had no other choice.