Inheritance of Two Trillion Chapter 2403 - 1799: The Most Obvious Poisonous Plot (Part 2)

The sheer terror conveyed by this Huaxia individual was palpable!

Even those observing the scene felt a sense of impending doom.

Jenny and old John wore expressions of complex unease.

They harbored a strong desire to speak but were equally paralyzed by fear of repercussions from those behind them, worried that talking would seal their fate.

Noticing their apprehension, Lei Ying offered a slight smile. "We don't require you to confess everything or divulge all the secrets of your associates. We understand your limitations. Let's focus on this contract initially. We can consider this cooperation a merit and potentially reduce charges on other matters."

Lei Ying presented them with an opportunity to speak, gently guiding them towards answering specific questions. These seemingly minor inquiries appeared harmless, designed to lower their defenses.

Yet, once a person begins to speak, it can be like breaching a dam; what starts with a single word can become an unstoppable flow.

"Go on, say something, and you'll face less time in confinement with a more bearable existence," Lei Ying soothed.

Jenny and old John responded with barely perceptible, dejected nods after a prolonged period of consideration.

They had finally relented!

Zack and his team instantly felt a surge of renewed energy.

Lei Ying signaled to his colleagues, a silent cue to commence their questioning.

With that, Lei Ying turned and departed.

Zack and the others gazed after Lei Ying's retreating figure with a mixture of awe and respect before swiftly turning their attention to interrogating Jenny and old John.

...

An hour elapsed, and having secured crucial intelligence, Lei Ying placed a call to Bai Xiaosheng.

"Sheng, the situation is handled here. Jenny and old John have started cooperating. While they revealed a considerable amount, they remained tight-lipped about individuals of Caroline’s standing. However, we did uncover some leads. What's confirmed is that General Manager John had the Deputy Executive Vice President of the Africa Division backing him. Whether their Executive President or Business President was involved remains unclear..." Lei Ying provided a thorough account of the developments.

"I hadn't anticipated your swift action!" Bai Xiaosheng expressed his surprise over the phone.

Lei Ying chuckled, "Isn't it a testament to years of learning from you? Even possessing six or seven-tenths of your capabilities is sufficient for handling such matters."

His words carried a subtle undertone of flattery.

Bai Xiaosheng readily laughed. "Very well, the remaining tasks can be transferred to Mr. Wen Yan's team. You are no longer needed there; come join us."

In such a short span, Lei Ying had successfully cracked the difficult nut. The subsequent proceedings could now be handed over to Wen Yan's subordinates.

With Jenny and old John's cooperation secured, resolving the remaining issues should be considerably easier, as the others were unlikely to be as resolute.

Bai Xiaosheng was immensely pleased with the rapid and effective resolution of the matter.

After concluding the call, Bai Xiaosheng felt a sense of relief. He poured a glass of water and stepped onto the balcony, taking in the city's nightscape.

As he reflected on the entire affair, Bai Xiaosheng's brow began to furrow.

"Considering Melanie provided the pivotal information, this entire operation unfolded with surprising smoothness, almost as if orchestrated by an unseen hand..." he mused aloud.

He pondered how Jenny's visit, carrying such sensitive documents, could have been brought to light, let alone overheard.

"It appears Jenny and old John were merely pawns in a larger game!" Bai Xiaosheng speculated.

He had initially suspected Caroline's involvement.

However, the underlying motive remained elusive.

Was this a ploy to use these individuals as bait, drawing his attention away from something more significant?

Yet, there were no other discernible anomalies on his end, making Caroline's maneuver seem superfluous.

Or was it a deliberate setup targeting Jenny and old John, designed to compel his intervention? The goal might have been to then vindicate them, discredit him as the new vice-chairman of the monitoring department, possibly entangle him in legal disputes, and ultimately embarrass him.

Bai Xiaosheng shook his head, dismissing this theory.

The moment Lei Ying secured irrefutable evidence against Jenny and old John, this particular line of reasoning became untenable.

What, then, was the true reason?

Caroline, what exactly are your intentions?

Bai Xiaosheng pondered intensely for a significant period, but remained unable to decipher her plan.

Just as Bai Xiaosheng lowered his head to take a drink, a sudden flash of insight struck him.

"Caroline is an exceptionally cunning individual. In all our previous confrontations, she has always employed sophisticated strategies, leading me to overthink. Could she be exploiting my habitual deep analysis by presenting a rather superficial plan this time?"

Bai Xiaosheng narrowed his eyes, a murmur escaping his lips, "I've only just set foot in the Africa Division, and I'm already flexing my newfound authority with gusto. I’m tackling the subsidiary companies under the Africa Division’s purview without a heads-up to any of its leaders. In a typical workplace, coming into a new department and initiating a sweeping overhaul is a significant breach of etiquette. The context may have escalated to a higher echelons, but the underlying principle holds true. My heavy-handed actions could provoke thought in the hitherto neutral Business President of the Africa Division! I've overlooked such... rudimentary machinations!"

A wry smile touched Bai Xiaosheng's lips.

It appears Miss Caroline is, in fact, a remarkably shrewd individual, exploiting his predictable thinking to lay a remarkably simple trap.

The creation of dissent.

"Yet, the simplest methods are frequently the most potent!" Bai Xiaosheng's brow furrowed.

At this juncture, Bai Xiaosheng was clearly in no position to make a call to the Business President of the Africa Division for clarification.