dognovel Chapter 370 Inside the Trap
Chapter 370 Inside the Trap
Lin Chuyue returned to her apartment, Gu Yanchuan's words still echoing in her mind. Each clash, each emotional tremor, felt like she was being forced into a labyrinth with no way out. Her father's shadow still loomed over her, and her relationship with Gu Yanchuan was like a complex game of chess, its ending unclear.
She leaned against the window, her hands gripping the glass, gazing intently at the dim streetlights outside. A gentle breeze brushed her face, bringing a touch of coolness, but it couldn't soothe the restlessness in her heart.
"Whom should I believe? What should I do?" she asked herself softly, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes.
This problem nearly plunged her into despair. She once thought she could control the direction of her destiny, but now she discovered that all the clues were being manipulated by an unseen hand, and she had become a pawn in this game.
Just then, her phone screen lit up; she received a call from an unknown number.
"Lin Chuyue?" A hoarse male voice came from the other end of the phone, deep and somewhat hurried, "I am Li Zhanchuan."
Hearing that name, Lin Chuyue's heart skipped a beat. Li Zhanchuan, the man with whom she once had a deep relationship, had almost disappeared from her world for a long time. Now, his sudden appearance in her life seemed so abrupt.
"Li Zhanchuan?" Her voice was calm, but she couldn't hide the turmoil in her heart. "How did you find me?"
“I’m not sure what you’ll think, but there are some things I have to tell you.” Li Zhanchuan’s voice came through the phone, carrying an undeniable resolve. “There are some inside stories about your father and Shen Fang that you don’t know.”
Lin Chuyue's heart sank, and her breathing became rapid. She instinctively wanted to refuse, but couldn't help asking, "What do you know?"
Li Zhanchuan remained silent for a moment, seemingly preparing some important news. Suddenly, he said in a low voice, "Shen Fang's death was not an accident at all. She had long anticipated her death, and behind it all was a long-planned scheme. Lin Zhengguo was also involved." He paused, "I know this sounds unbelievable, but that's the truth."
Lin Chuyue felt a wave of dizziness, as if her head had been hit hard. Her father was directly involved in Shen Fang's death?
"How did you know?" Her voice trembled slightly.
Li Zhanchuan did not answer immediately, but remained silent for a while, his tone becoming even lower: "I have evidence, Lin Chuyue, evidence that proves your father's deep involvement in this incident. Moreover, this plan is not just to deal with you; there are greater interests and forces behind it."
Lin Chuyue's mind went completely blank; all her thoughts were shattered by those words. Her father's betrayal, Shen Fang's conspiracy—it all seemed so unfathomable.
"What are you trying to say?" Her voice was calm, yet subtly wary. "And what are your plans?"
“I’m not here to threaten you.” Li Zhanchuan’s tone softened slightly. “I can help you, but you have to make a choice. If you continue to side with your father, you may never know the real truth. But if you are willing to join forces with me, I can uncover the truth and let you take control of your own destiny.”
Lin Chuyue was caught in a deep internal struggle. She knew that Li Zhanchuan's words were not to be ignored, and she wasn't entirely without options. But could she truly cooperate with him? In such a dangerous situation, was she capable of weathering all the storms that were about to break?
"What guarantees can you give me?" she asked calmly, though her heart was filled with doubt.
Li Zhanchuan's voice carried a hint of amusement: "I have no guarantees, but I can give you a chance. The deal between your father and Shen Fang is far more complicated than you imagine. What you think you've seen may just be the tip of the iceberg. I can help you uncover the truth behind it and give you enough power."
Lin Chuyue didn't respond, only listening silently. Her mind began to replay past events: the kinship and trust that once existed, and now, the collapse of everything. Her father had once been the most important person in her life, but now, it all felt so foreign. How could she face this betrayal? And how could she redefine her relationship with her father?
"I need time to think about it," she finally said, her voice filled with hesitation.
“I understand.” Li Zhanchuan’s tone softened a bit. “But time waits for no one. Your father won’t keep this secret forever. Shen Fang’s death may just be the beginning. You need to make a decision quickly.”
The call ended, and Lin Chuyue placed her phone on the table, her eyes vacant. Her heart was still racing, and everything before her seemed to be growing increasingly blurry. She knew that whichever direction she chose would be a tremendous challenge. And she had to find her footing in this storm.
She walked to the window, gazing at the street outside, the words of Gu Yanchuan and Li Zhanchuan echoing in her mind. The intertwining of these two forces seemed like an invisible war quietly unfolding. And she had to make a difficult choice between them.
Unconsciously, a resolute glint appeared in her eyes. She had decided, no matter what, that she could no longer wait passively. She needed to make a choice and fight for her own future, even if the road was fraught with thorns.