The Temptation of CEO's Pregnant Ex-Wife
Chapter 429: Recording Exposed

Chapter 429: Chapter 429: Recording Exposed

The matter of Zhou Lin intentionally killing someone had still not been determined when an audio recording was suddenly made public online.

The recording was intermittent, featuring Zhou Lin’s voice, which was cold and arrogant.

He claimed he called the shots in Yucheng and vowed to make the opponent’s family live in unrest.

Such statements immediately sparked outrage across the internet.

They condemned Zhou Lin as arrogant and domineering, saying that his words were no different from those of a criminal underworld.

They also said that for the Zhou Family to amass such wealth, they must have used countless dirty and underhanded tactics behind the scenes.

In an instant, Zhou Lin and the Zhou Family were verbally torn to shreds.

The Zhou Group overnight went from the pinnacle of a pyramid to mud that anyone could trample upon.

Stocks tumbled, causing severe losses.

In the villa at Sparkling Sky City, Lin Yu clenched her palms.

Facing her were many relatives from the Zhou Family, led by Zhou Jinzhong.

Everyone was passionately discussing the current crisis.

"If you ask me, we should hold a press conference and state that the group has changed hands and that Zhou Lin’s actions are solely his responsibility and have nothing to do with the Zhou Family."

"Yes, if things continue this way, everyone will be impacted."

"He could utter such words; he’s clearly no good either."

These people, who were usually fawning and respectful, now couldn’t wait to distance themselves from trouble.

Zhou Jinzhong sat on the sofa, tapping his cane on the floor, and the chattering in the room ceased.

His aged face, full of wrinkles, forced a few smug smiles, "You heard it too; with Zhou Lin’s matter becoming like this, if we don’t think of a solution, the entire group will suffer. You are his mother, and Chenyuan just passed away not long ago, so we will prioritize your opinion."

His words sounded pleasant, but if they really followed Lin Yu’s wish, everyone would oppose it.

Lin Yu knew this too and thus didn’t show any expression.

Zhou Jinzhong continued, "The group is also Chenyuan’s life’s work; you can’t just watch it go bankrupt, not to mention, so many people need to make a living."

Lin Yu clenched her fist; they were pressuring her to publically admit that Zhou Lin and the Zhou Family and Zhou Group were unrelated.

But over the years, they had followed Chenyuan and Zhou Lin, reaping many benefits themselves.

Their first reaction to trouble was to immediately disassociate themselves.

"I believe in Ah Lin," Lin Yu said, her voice not loud but firm, "He’s not that kind of person, and as for that audio, I think, someone deliberately framed him."

Zhou Jinzhong’s face turned colder, "Regardless of whether it’s a set-up, the pressing matter now is how to salvage our reputation and prevent further losses."

"As for Zhou Lin, find him a lawyer after a while and fight the case properly."

Everyone agreed with this perspective.

The urgent issue was to protect their money.

As for whether Zhou Lin would go to jail later, they couldn’t care much.

Lin Yu grit her teeth and refused to agree, "I believe in him."

She stared coldly at those people, "The company belongs to Ah Lin; you have no right to force him out."

"If you remain deluded, then don’t blame us for not being polite," Zhou Jinzhong sneered contemptuously, "You, a woman who does not abide by womanly virtue, have no right to interfere in the Zhou Family’s matters."

Disdainful scoffing and mocking noises filled the room.

Lin Yu’s face turned pale.

Zhou Jinzhong looked very satisfied, becoming more arrogantly and leisurely, "If it weren’t for your betrayal of Chenyan, forcing him to go abroad, this huge group wouldn’t have ended up in Chenyuan’s hands, let alone your son, who now can’t even protect himself."

"Lin Yu, the Zhou Family has treated you well. For these many years of wealth and glory, you should be satisfied. Just persuade Zhou Lin to issue a statement claiming all issues are unrelated to the Zhou Family and the company, and I can give you a sum of money to ensure you live with dignity for the rest of your life."

This blatant threat and transaction were straightforwardly stated by Zhou Jinzhong.

Someone chimed in, "Sister-in-law, just agree to it. Otherwise, at your age and faded beauty, no rich man would want you in the future."

"Indeed, otherwise, Chenyan wouldn’t have deliberately ruined his own wedding just to embarrass her; surely, she doesn’t think Chenyan wanted to marry her."

"I even saw Chenyan with two young girls going to a hotel yesterday."

"She can’t compare to these girls."

Laughter erupted everywhere.

Lin Yu sat expressionless, her palms reddened from the clenching.

Until, from the corner of her eye, she spotted Chenyan’s figure outside the door.

She sneered inwardly.

Chenyan, is this your revenge?

Seeing her mocked, did it please you?

You enjoy seeing me beg or hate you, but I am no longer the Lin Yu from twenty years ago.

At this moment, she was calm and determined, knowing what to do and what should be done.

Lin Yu covered her mouth, her eyes reddening as she stood up abruptly, and screamed hysterically, "Are you trying to drive me to death?"

Zhou Jinzhong didn’t understand why she suddenly lost control and frowned, "Lin Yu..."

Lin Yu’s tears fell continuously, "Yes, I am old and not worthy of Chenyan. He hates me and wants revenge, hence he didn’t hesitate to have the police take my son away in front of everyone. I am useless, so I might as well die."

She rushed into the kitchen, reaching for a sharp knife on the table, paused for a second, then gripped it fiercely.

But the next second, the knife was taken from her.

Chenyan looked deeply into her eyes.

Lin Yu took a deep breath, her voice mournful, "Chenyan, I betrayed you, so now I am returning my life to you. Is it enough?"

She grabbed the knife again and stabbed herself fiercely.

Naturally, Chenyan wouldn’t let her hurt herself.

The knife was knocked to the ground, creating a sharp clanging sound as metal struck marble.

The room fell silent.

Chenyan held Lin Yu by the shoulders, his fierce gaze sweeping over those stupefied people.

He then curled his lips, darkly smiling, "Hm? Who is old and faded? Who needs to find another man?"

"Who was with young girls at a hotel?"

Indeed, he had heard every word they said.

Zhou Jinzhong disliked seeing Chenyan defending Lin Yu. In his eyes, Lin Yu was simply a femme fatale, swaying between two brothers, causing the Zhou Family to end up like this.

Relying on his seniority and having helped Chenyan a lot in this power struggle, perhaps he wanted to show some authority in front of the younger generation.

So, he directly said with a cold face, "Chenyan, they said those things just because they think you deserve better. Don’t let them feel disheartened over a woman who isn’t worth it."

"They?" Chenyan scoffed contemptuously, "These failures? What right do they have to talk about my people?"

He attacked indiscriminately, calling everyone failures.

Zhou Jinzhong frowned deeply, "Chenyan, they are your brothers and sisters."

"My brothers and sisters are all dead. Do they also want to die?"

In matters concerning Lin Yu, Chenyan was an unpredictable madman.