Inheritance of Two Trillion Chapter 2462 - 1825: Revitalizing the Game of Chess (Part 2)

Having reviewed Cilio’s interrogation video and corresponding transcript images, Lin Weiwei found the content entirely as expected.

"This Mr. Cilio actually intercepted us with his subordinates, intending to resort to violence; he really has a fiery temper," Lin Weiwei mused aloud. "As the Deputy Executive President of such a significant regional conglomerate, how could he be so rash, so… straightforward?"

It struck her as rather implausible.

Lin Weiwei had previously encountered leaders of various subordinate companies, all of whom were remarkably cunning individuals, making it difficult to reconcile Cilio’s perceived simplicity.

Lei Ying pondered the situation, remarking, "His position has been demoted significantly, and his father faces workplace repercussions with no avenue for retaliation. Venting his personal frustration is, admittedly, a normal human response…"

"But wasn't it all his own doing? Didn't his selfishness lead to this entire predicament!" Lin Weiwei retorted with a cold snort.

Debating this matter further would be futile. Lei Ying offered no reply, merely pursing his lips before inquiring, "What about the inquiry records concerning the other group?"

It was noted that in addition to Cilio's men blocking the rear path, another contingent had obstructed their way from the front during the incident.

Lin Weiwei quickly initiated a search for the relevant information.

Numerous video clips and photographs were available from later on. Unlike Cilio, who possessed no distinctive identity to be singled out, reviewing these materials would require considerable time.

Observing this, Bai Xiaosheng intervened directly, stating, "Allow me to offer a one-sentence summary: the initial group of individuals was hired by Fiewood."

"Fiewood?!"

This revelation caught both Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying considerably off guard.

"How could it be him?" Lin Weiwei exclaimed in disbelief. "He's merely a company head, not some shadowy figure pulling strings behind the scenes. How dare he employ such tactics!"

Lei Ying also expressed some uncertainty. "Is it possible he acted entirely on his own volition, without any external instructions?"

"The investigation is ongoing," Bai Xiaosheng replied. "However, I suspect Fiewood acted independently this time. Perhaps because we provided him with some new leads, inadvertently drawing his company into the situation, he became fearful. The person backing him likely grew displeased and exerted pressure, pushing him to take such a risk. When I was at his company, I retrieved numerous documents from his briefcase; he might have believed I possessed other substantial written evidence, driving his eagerness to seize it."

Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying found themselves nodding in agreement with Bai Xiaosheng’s explanation.

The reasoning he presented seemed quite plausible to them.

"However, something still doesn't add up," Lin Weiwei suddenly realized. "Aside from our surprise visit to Yorko Company today, which caught Fiewood off guard and agitated him, how did he ascertain that we still possessed other evidence? Even if Xiaosheng took it out of the file bag at that moment, an average person would likely assume it was just some other document."

"Could it be…" Lei Ying's brow furrowed.

Lin Weiwei tapped her fingers together and voiced her suspicion, "Was he also tipped off in advance? Our report mentioned evidence! Could it be that he also gained access to our follow-up investigation report!"

What was happening! How could the report documents, which reached the highest echelons of the monitoring department, be leaked so readily, seemingly accessible to everyone?

"Perhaps…" Lin Weiwei's eyes narrowed, her gaze hardening as she decisively proposed a hypothesis: "Mr. Wen Yan is indeed the individual behind Fiewood, the true mastermind!"

This assertion left both Bai Xiaosheng and Lei Ying momentarily stunned, exchanging a peculiar glance with Lin Weiwei.

"It seems rather unlikely, doesn't it," Lin Weiwei remarked, sticking out her tongue slightly upon noticing their expressions.

"Based on the current circumstances, the person backing Fiewood is either Caroline or Tike," Lei Ying stated, his expression thoughtful. "If it were Caroline, even if Tike became entangled due to our investigation, escalating the conflict here, she would only benefit as a detached observer, not intervene. She wouldn't pressure Fiewood, let alone drive him to desperation. Therefore, the simplest and most direct explanation might actually be the truth: the person behind Fiewood is Tike!"

What appears plainly obvious is that in the intricate world of the workplace, business conflicts often breed doubt, yet this does not preclude the possibility of the obvious being the truth.

"Recruiting his own people to feed us information, only to implicate himself later, if it truly is Tike, it sounds… rather unintelligent," Lin Weiwei murmured.

Bai Xiaosheng let out a soft chuckle, quietly observing, "Whether he's smart or overly clever depends entirely on his subsequent actions!"

...

Meanwhile.

Tike had just received a phone call from Mr. Brown, and to be precise, he had endured a rather severe scolding.

Mr. Brown was incandescent with rage, his breathing labored, occasionally stumbling over his words as he berated Tike, without neglecting to curse Cilio as well.

Tike was already privy to the unfolding situation, as Fiewood had been summoned earlier.

For Fiewood's blatant action of attempting to intercept the documents from Bai Xiaosheng mid-way, Tike internally condemned his sheer foolishness countless times. While he desired for Fiewood to devise methods for acquiring the evidence held by Bai Xiaosheng, such a crude approach was never his intention. Even if employing such a tactic, Fiewood should have avoided detection! Most importantly, he shouldn't have entangled himself with Cilio and allowed himself to be apprehended. Tike longed to verbally lash out at Fiewood, but the opportunity was nonexistent. Mr. Brown, during a phone call, berated Tike for choosing the wrong subordinate, demanding an immediate investigation into the circumstances and questioning Tike's own position in the matter. Tike, barely managing to appease Mr. Brown, ended the call and began pacing his room, his brow furrowed deeply. "This scoundrel is an utter failure! I was already treading a precarious path by using him to feed Bai Xiaosheng information, and what does he do? He practically leaps onto the tightrope. He's suicidal, and he got caught!" Tike found himself in a genuine predicament. Fiewood was indeed his trusted confidant, fiercely loyal, and unlikely to betray him easily, but absolute loyalty was a rare commodity. The Lekram Senior Investigation Team, at present, was a formidable assembly of astute individuals, and they might very well glean the truth from Fiewood. As Tike circled the room, he abruptly halted, his gaze turning chillingly strategic. "However, this entanglement with Cilio presents an opportunity!" he mused. "If I'm willing to incur a significant cost, I could even ruin Cilio!" "If Old Brown becomes implicated and is forced to resign, wouldn't I emerge as the undisputed victor?" Tike pondered, a gleam of excitement in his eyes as he reached for his phone to make a call. He dialed Fiewood's lawyer. As the direct representative of Yorko Company, it was naturally his duty to step in when a subordinate manager faced difficulties, even to the extent of providing legal counsel. The lawyer Tike engaged for Fiewood was a premier professional in the field, and crucially, a loyal operative of his, someone he could implicitly trust. "James, proceed to Fiewood immediately and convey this message..." Tike instructed over the phone. Confronting the current crisis, Tike determined that instead of resorting to desperate measures or direct obstruction, an unconventional strategy was in order. Tike resolved to orchestrate a situation where Fiewood would shift all blame onto Cilio! At first impression, this plan seemed preposterous, particularly given that the two individuals had no prior acquaintance. However, that was immaterial; the narrative would be that Cilio had previously bribed Fiewood. With his father's influence, such an act would be entirely plausible. Furthermore, Cilio had a history of bribing numerous individuals outside his direct purview, many of whom were Tike's own subordinates. Cilio, with his well-documented record of corruption, would hardly appear surprising if he engaged in such dealings. This recent investigation by Bai Xiaosheng directly threatened Cilio's interests, motivating him to take such a considerable risk and engage in this scheme... Tike meticulously formulated this 'plot' and planned to arrange for a substantial number of corporate leaders, initially implicated by Fiewood's confession, who would then collectively incriminate Cilio! By this maneuver, how could Old Brown possibly defend himself? He might even face insurmountable pressure to resign. Nevertheless, the sacrifice of so many trusted associates represented a significant loss for Tike. Of course, if he could eliminate Old Brown and his son by sacrificing a thousand men to defeat eight hundred foes, this undertaking was undeniably worthwhile! The confidants Tike intended to sacrifice held positions of considerable rank and influence, but with the promise of substantial rewards, they would undoubtedly comply. After all, should Tike succeed, and secure control over the Africa division, these individuals would still have avenues for reinstatement. Only with those high-ranking, truly devoted confidants could Tike feel at ease, as their positions would lend significant credence to the fabricated evidence. Under Tike's direction, the lawyer readily agreed to the plan. Upon concluding the call, Tike immediately commenced coordinating with others to finalize the arrangements and refine the intricate details. It is safe to say that he did not experience a moment of sleep that entire night. As dawn broke, an abundance of 'witnesses' and 'evidence' rapidly materialized. Tike remained in his study, utterly devoid of fatigue, observing the nascent sunrise cresting the horizon, a subtle smile gracing his lips. He was determined to triumph against all odds and engineer a complete reversal of fortune! Should this audacious gamble prove successful, the Zhenbei Group's Africa division would undoubtedly undergo a profound transformation. He, Tike, would ascend to become the true 'New Sun'!