She Lost Memory Before the Divorce Chapter 279

Chapter 279: Chapter 0279: Lure the Snake out of the Hole Chapter 279: Chapter 0279: Lure the Snake out of the Hole As soon as Miko left, several people gathered around, asking Tang Xin what was really going on.

Following Mu Lan's instructions, Tang Xin naturally didn't dare to reveal too much. She simply made up an excuse about redoing the budget and brushed everyone off with that.

Miko entered Mu Lan's office nervously, staring at that inscrutable pretty face, her fingers involuntarily tightening into a clench.

“President Mu, you wanted to see me.”

“Sit.”

The tone revealed no emotion, leaving Tang Xin feeling very uncertain.

“Hmm.”

“Don't be nervous. You should know why I called you in, right?”

Mu Lan's beautiful eyes stared at Miko, observing her expression.

“The budget?”

Miko was extremely nervous and stuttered in response.

“Who gave you the 500,000?”

Mu Lan cut to the chase, staring at Miko as she asked.

“What 500,000?”

Miko tried hard to pretend to be calm, but her evasive eyes betrayed her anxiety, clearly seen by Mu Lan.

“You suddenly have 500,000 and you don't know about it? Could it have fallen from the sky?

Only Tang Xin and I can open the fingerprint lock in the cutting room, and you've been quite close to Tang Xin recently, haven't you?”

Miko almost subconsciously retorted.

“Then why don't you suspect Tang Xin? I'm just in finance, how could I be involved in this sort of thing?”

Mu Lan suddenly laughed, her gaze as cold as a dagger.

“You should ask yourself why, as an accountant, you were so easily bought. Is it because 500,000 was too tempting?

Your plan to steal the dress was futile because I have a backup plan. Regarding the financier behind you, when their plans fall through, do you think they'll just stand by and watch their 500,000 go to waste?

If you tell the truth now, there's still a chance for redemption. If not, I won't mind fanning the flames and letting your financier take care of you.

Anyone willing to pay such a high price must be very keen on me and wouldn't allow their efforts to be wasted.

You're a smart person. You know what to do.”

Miko wavered, unsure whether she should do as Mu Lan had suggested.

But after all, she couldn't afford to offend the other party.

“President Mu, I should take responsibility for my own actions.”

Mu Lan raised an eyebrow, not expecting the girl to be so bold, yet… so naive.

“Do you think that by doing this, the other party will appreciate it?

If you confess, I can guarantee you'll still get some money and can head back to your hometown to live comfortably.

Otherwise, you'll find it difficult to survive here in Sea City.”

Miko bit her lip, this being her first time involved in such matters, she hadn't expected Mu Lan to trace it to her financial records so quickly.

“My mother needed money for her surgery, I really had no choice… I'm sorry, President Mu, this was all my fault. I took their money, so I can't say anything reckless.”

Mu Lan didn't expect Miko to have such integrity.

“Fine, I understand. You may leave now.”

Miko hesitated, just like that?

“You… are not going to fire me?”

Mu Lan raised an eyebrow.

“If I fire you, how can I continue to fish? If you don't talk, I'll just use my own methods.”

Miko's heart sank. Does this mean she was to be used as bait?

“Then I'll resign.”

The smile on Mu Lan's face deepened.

“Then everyone in the company will know you're the traitor. And then, do you think your financier will not find out?”

Caught between a rock and a hard place, Miko realized that her boss was not at all what she had imagined.

“Your best choice now is just to do your job well. You can leave now.”

Miko left the office biting her lip, while Tang Xin, thinking that she must have succeeded, rushed in to share her joy with Mu Lan. But to her surprise, the outcome was…
“Ah? Just letting her off like that?”

“This is called playing the long game. Besides, I've already spread the news about having a backup plan. Do you think her patron will not trouble her?”

Tang Xin understood.

“Luring the snake out of its hole?”

Mu Lan smiled as she looked at Tang Xin.

“A teachable youngster.”

“Wow, I didn't expect you to pull such a move. I thought… indeed, Huo Tingxiao's woman should not be underestimated.”

“Although what you said isn't wrong, I still prefer to be seen as myself, not as someone's woman, someone's daughter.

Tang Xin, don't be an adjunct to a man, be yourself.”

Tang Xin looked at Mu Lan. Her whole being radiated an indescribable charisma from within.

She emanated an independent spirit coupled with a lethal charm. If only she could be like that as well.

“Hmm, I'll try my best.”

——-
The gown incident made Huo Tingxiao regard Mu Lan with newfound respect; he had someone follow Miko, waiting for her to walk into the trap.

“When did you come up with a backup plan? Wasn't it said that making one gown was difficult?

And you actually made two, truly impressive.”

Mu Lan looked into Huo Tingxiao's sparkling eyes filled with undisguised admiration, feeling a bit shy.

“I did it just in case. The other gown was a modification of one of my previous award-winning designs, so it didn't take much effort, just a little size adjustment and adding some other elements.

It's just a pity about my gown, I put a lot of effort into it. I didn't expect to actually run into trouble.

I suspect it might have been Luo Ning, but I have no solid evidence.

Why she harbors such animosity towards me, could it be that she misunderstood something with Pei Zhao?

But recently there hasn't been much interaction between us, and Pei Zhao has been very quiet. I really don't understand.”

Speaking of Pei Zhao, Huo Tingxiao grasped Mu Lan's hand.

“It's all because of me, I've dragged you into this.”

Mu Lan shook her head.

“It's not linked to you; Pei Zhao and I had interactions before.

The misunderstandings arise from our own issues.

If it really is Luo Ning, I'm afraid this kind of thing will not be scarce in the future.

If it's not Luo Ning, I can't even guess who else would have a problem with me, unless… it's Sheng Xueqin again?

Is she still not giving up?”

Looking up, her gaze at Huo Tingxiao had a playful glint.

Huo Tingxiao quickly clarified.

“This Friday is the bidding meeting for those two plots of land. She views me as her competitor, which should keep her too busy to engage in petty schemes.

She's fully vexed with me, and from start to finish, what she wanted was the title of Mrs. Huo. Now Huo Tingyang can give that to her…”

Mu Lan wasn't convinced by this explanation.

“If Huo Tingyang was comparable to you, she would have married him long ago; is it just an engagement?

Maybe she's still harboring fantasies, hoping to make you regret it. You, you always think too simply.”

Hmm? Is there a hint of jealousy in her tone?

Huo Tingxiao looked at her delightedly.

“Are you jealous of her?”

Wrapping his arms around Mu Lan, the joy evident in his eyes made her involuntarily push him away.

“Stop talking nonsense, I'm talking serious matters, don't sidetrack.”

Huo Tingxiao was persistent, having recently improved their relationship; he intended to press his advantage.

“Tell the truth, are you jealous? Hmm? Are you?”

Mu Lan dodged his affectionate advances, but just then her phone rang, saving her.

“Stop fooling around. I need to take this call.”

Chapter end

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