Inheritance of Two Trillion Chapter 2454 - 1822: Awakening of Insects (Part 2)

This is an outright fabrication, a despicable and underhanded labor tactic!

Bai Xiaosheng is clearly acting with hidden intentions by persisting like this!

The mere mention of the name "Bai Xiaosheng" caused Cilio to clench his jaw.

Such strong emotions undeniably clouded his judgment.

The concluding section of this report offered definitive statements. Bai Xiaosheng asserted that a second phase of the investigation was underway and that he held more significant evidence, implicating all enterprises, which would be revealed shortly.

The conclusion specifically named Deputy Executive President Cilio and African Area Executive President Tike as being involved...

These pronouncements struck Cilio with both shock and fury.

"So, Bai Xiaosheng is targeting me, intending to destroy me completely!"

"Very well, I didn't make a move against you, but now you dare to come after me!" Cilio declared fiercely to himself. "Don't expect me to hold back unless you want to believe I'm easily intimidated!"

"Furthermore, I intend to see precisely what 'evidence' you claim to possess!"

Cilio appeared to have reached a resolution. With a sharp "snap," he closed his notebook and walked briskly towards the exit.

As the elderly family butler entered, carrying a tea tray, he nearly dropped it upon colliding with Cilio. Hastily steadying the tray, he inquired, "Sir, where are you headed?"

"I'm going out!" Cilio responded without looking back.

"But the Master specifically instructed that you were not to leave the residence!" the butler stated with urgency.

Cilio's voice, cold as ice, replied, "Just don't inform him! I'm warning you, do not mention this matter, or you will face my wrath!"

The butler's unease was immediate, and he hesitated to speak, ultimately watching Cilio vanish from sight in a bewildered state.

Without delay, the butler turned and hurried away.

...

At nearly the same moment, Tike received the identical email.

However, he was in the midst of a meal and did not check it immediately, assuming it was merely a standard work-related message, and thus set it aside for the time being.

After concluding his breakfast, Tike leisurely sipped his coffee while opening his mailbox, only then comprehending the email's true nature.

At that instant, Tike nearly spat out his hot coffee.

"An email of this sort... who could have sent this to me?" Tike experienced the same astonishment as Cilio.

Unable to ascertain the sender's identity, Tike first focused on the document's content.

The companies listed within the document's issues, the top ten of which were all directly under Cilio's purview, included three additional firms beyond the initial seven under investigation, a fact that filled Tike with great satisfaction.

"This is precisely the outcome I have been wishing for!"

"Based on this alone, Cilio will face further reprimands, possibly even dismissal, and Mr. Brown might find himself unable to shield his problematic son any longer."

"Fiewood and his team have finally delivered!" Tike couldn't help but commend his most trusted subordinate.

Yet, upon seeing the final two enterprises mentioned, his smile faltered. His eyes widened with disbelief, and he exclaimed, "How could Yorko Company be implicated!"

Yorko Company, despite being a single entity, held significance equivalent to, if not surpassing, the combined importance of the ten enterprises detailed in the report!

Crucially, Yorko Company was directly under Tike's command, and even its general manager, Mr. Fiewood, was Tike's most loyal confidant!

The appearance of Yorko Company in the investigative report caused Tike considerable alarm.

This was not solely due to the prominence of Yorko Company and Mr. Fiewood; it was also because this company had innumerable connections to other enterprises and individuals under his authority!

Should Yorko Company become the target, the fallout would be catastrophic!

A bead of sweat trickled down Tike's forehead.

The elevated importance of Yorko Company, and his decision to furnish information to Bai Xiaosheng concerning it, stemmed from specific strategic reasons.

Firstly, that instance presented the only confirmed opportunity Tike knew of for Bai Xiaosheng's visit, a rare chance he was unwilling to forgo.

Secondly, Fiewood's unwavering loyalty, trustworthiness, and competence provided Tike with complete reassurance.

Thirdly, the information Fiewood supplied to Bai Xiaosheng was intended to absolve Yorko Company of any wrongdoing.

Nevertheless, even with these measures, issues were still uncovered at Yorko Company!

Although the problems cited in the report were not severe and had not yet implicated others, the situation remained deeply concerning!

Tike paid special attention to the report's conclusion, noting Bai Xiaosheng's possession of further concrete evidence.

"What could this possibly signify?"

"Is Bai Xiaosheng holding evidence pertaining to those twelve problematic companies?"

"Including... Yorko Company!"

This revelation filled Tike with an even greater sense of anxiety.

"The unknown is the most frightening aspect of all!"

The core of the terror lay in the uncertainty of what kind of evidence concerning Yorko Company had fallen into Bai Xiaosheng's possession; this was the most critical and dreadful element!

Tike immediately seized his phone and urgently dialed Fiewood. He needed to ascertain precisely which lapse on their end had been leaked to Bai Xiaosheng.

"The plan was sound; how did I end up implicated?"

The connection was established swiftly, and Fiewood commenced with an apology, stating, "Mr. Tike, I was just seeking an opportune moment to apprise you concerning the affairs of Bai Xiaosheng..."

Upon receiving Tike’s call, Fiewood had already been feeling a sense of unease, assuming Mr. Tike’s call was likely related to this very matter.

Therefore, Fiewood considered it more prudent to take the initiative.

This proactive approach caused Tike’s heart to lurch, as he suspected the situation might be far more dire than he had initially imagined.

"Proceed!" Tike’s voice was laced with tension, anticipating that Fiewood was about to deliver unwelcome tidings.

In reality, upon hearing Tike’s tone, Fiewood cast a puzzled glance at his phone, thinking he might have misheard.

Why would the usually composed Mr. Tike adopt such a sudden, sharp tone?

"Mr. Tike, the endeavor you entrusted to us is currently in full swing, and a considerable amount of material has been furnished to Bai Xiaosheng through various channels," Fiewood conveyed, his voice tinged with nervousness.

He harbored a fear that Mr. Tike might inquire about the results.

These words proved to be too much for Tike to bear, and he abruptly vocalized his anger, "Does this include your Yorko Company, and more importantly, your problematic materials, Fiewood?!"

"What?" Fiewood, on the other end of the line, was utterly bewildered by this remark.

"What kind of materials did you all provide to Bai Xiaosheng? Why are you yourselves under investigation?" Tike pressed on, his voice strained.

"Ah!" Fiewood was instantly taken aback.

Then, Fiewood stammered in shocked disbelief, "What do you mean by... being investigated...?"

What was the implication of "you’re also on the investigation list"? Did this "you" refer to them?

Being investigated?

By whom?

Was it Bai Xiaosheng conducting the investigation?!

Although Fiewood couldn’t grasp the full meaning, an immediate sense of panic and dread washed over him.

"You’re telling me you’re still unaware!" Tike exclaimed, his shock palpable, "You have already landed on Bai Xiaosheng’s list for investigation!"

"How could that possibly be!" Fiewood gasped in astonishment.

Mr. Tike’s words were truly chilling.

"What exactly did you furnish to Bai Xiaosheng? Why would he suspect you? And more importantly, does he possess concrete evidence against you! Don’t claim ignorance, Fiewood, you are utterly incompetent!"

Hearing Fiewood’s stunned reaction, Tike erupted into a furious tirade over the phone.

Fiewood found himself immediately flustered, refraining from any retort.

His mind raced, utterly perplexed. While he implicitly trusted Mr. Tike’s pronouncements, the core issue was that he genuinely had no clue about the source of the problem.

The notion of Bai Xiaosheng investigating them and holding actual evidence seemed utterly preposterous…

After enduring a full five minutes of scolding, Fiewood managed to compose himself slightly and addressed Tike, "Mr. Tike, please do not be overly worried, refrain from anger. I shall launch an immediate inquiry into this matter!"

At this juncture, Tike could only issue a harsh command, "Investigate thoroughly! Ascertain precisely what evidence Bai Xiaosheng holds against you! If it becomes necessary... retrieve it by any means and ensure its destruction!"

Tike’s final words sent a shiver down Fiewood’s spine: "Otherwise, we all perish!"

The potential downfall of Yorko Company was far from a trivial affair, akin to the collapse of a mighty structure rather than a minor ant hill.

Tike terminated the call, his parting words laden with menace.

Fiewood remained standing, phone still in hand, lost in a daze until Matilda entered, having knocked on the door.

"Is everything alright, Mr. Fiewood?" Matilda inquired, her curiosity piqued.

Snapping back to the present, Fiewood turned to her, his gaze dark and unsettling, his voice carrying an eerie resonance, "There is something I need to ask you!"

He continued, his tone shifting slightly, "I’ve heard you have connections with some rather formidable individuals in the underworld!"