"How have we wronged you?" Wong Qifu looked at Wong Liqing emotionlessly, her eyes cold.

The news of Deng Mingjie helping Ye Fan had already reached her. She was very clear about what this implied. This was also why she had made the determined decision to have Xu Ke make a move.

"What have I done wrong? On what grounds are you looking at me as if I'm a criminal?" Wong Liqing's voice was hoarse, and fierce veins bulged on his neck. The burning pain on his cheek still lingered, and the gazes of the people around him made him feel utterly humiliated.

After being knocked out by Xu Ke in his villa, Wong Liqing had woken up to find himself in the Wang Family Mansion. What caught him even more off guard was being immediately summoned to a meeting, the primary purpose of which was to discuss his punishment. When the moment came, he still planned to deny everything.

"What did you do wrong?" Wong Qifu laughed, her anger so extreme it turned to amusement. "Don't you know in your own heart?"

"I don't know!" Wong Liqing retorted indignantly, his face contorting. "But I do know your boy toy came to my villa and knocked me unconscious. Where is he now?"

"I'd like to know who gave him the damn nerve to cause trouble at my villa. He's gone too far!" Wong Liqing roared.

The expressions of the core Wang Family members around him changed instantly. They had originally assumed Wang Wu was responsible for Wong Liqing's miserable state. Although Wang Wu's position wasn't at the very core, his actual status was undoubtedly venerable. What would it matter if he hit Wong Liqing? But if it was Xu Ke who had done it, the nature of the matter changed completely.

To put it bluntly, what right did Xu Ke have to hit Wong Liqing? Just because he was being kept by Wong Qifu?

"Family Head, didn't Xu Ke go too far?"

"Yes, where is Xu Ke now?"

"This was just about getting Liqing to cooperate with an investigation. Was there any need to beat him so badly?"

Immediately, other members spoke up in support of Wong Liqing.

At that moment, the meeting room door was pushed open, and Xu Ke and Wang Wu walked in. All eyes immediately swiveled to them.

Wong Liqing shot to his feet and bellowed, "How the hell did you dare lay a hand on me?"

The other Wang Family members sneered. "Xu Ke, you're too arrogant!"

"We just asked you to get Wong Liqing to cooperate with the investigation. How dare you attack him?"

"Do you have no regard for the dignity of the Wang Family?"

"Do you think the Wang Family's surname is Xu now?"

Seeing everyone rally to his side, Wong Liqing felt a surge of triumph.

But Xu Ke's face remained cold. "Wong Liqing attempted to attack me at the villa. What's wrong with me defending myself? I've already submitted the surveillance footage. Are there any other questions?"

As soon as he spoke, the crowd fell silent. There was surveillance footage? Well, that settled it.

Besides, Xu Ke, his hands freshly stained with blood, had a gaze filled with killing intent. How could these people, accustomed to a life of pampered luxury, possibly stand against him? Silenced by his words, the crowd immediately quieted down.

Wong Liqing's expression faltered, and he ground his teeth. "And what right do you have to apprehend me? You're not a law enforcement officer of the Wang Family Clan."

Wong Qifu said flatly, "The appointment order has already been issued. You don't need to make an issue out of this anymore. Moreover, Xu Ke recovered four billion for the corporation. Considering that contribution, there's no problem with him bringing you back for investigation. If you continue to argue, I will increase your internal punishment."

Xu Ke then directly produced his appointment order.

Seeing this, Wong Liqing's expression turned ugly. Those two… they've actually coordinated to this extent. I've been thoroughly beaten this time!

Xu Ke immediately walked to the third seat below Wong Qifu and plopped down.

Some of those who disliked Xu Ke were instantly dissatisfied. What gives this guy the right to sit there?

Even those who previously held no strong prejudice against him now felt uncomfortable with his presumptuous behavior. It's just too rude. He just joined the Wang Family and already dares to sit there? How arrogant!

But no one dared to say a word.

The reason was simple: the billions Xu Ke brought back and the nerve to kill Ye Fan were the basis of his confidence to sit there. Even if these people were displeased with him, what could they do? Could they bring back billions? Would they dare to capture Chang Yi and Sun Luo, to be stained with the blood of Ye Fan and Uncle Qiu?

They wouldn't dare.

When the news of Ye Fan's death at Xu Ke's hands had reached them this morning, they had turned pale with fright. Xu Ke was simply too ferocious. Previously, when he killed Huang Qi and Ye Chen, they had assumed he only dared to act because Wong Qifu was present, thinking him no real threat. Besides, those two weren't important figures in the Huang and Ye Families; their deaths were inconsequential.

But now, learning that Xu Ke's killing of Ye Fan was no accident but a carefully laid ambush for Ye Fan to walk into, they gasped. This was the heir of the Ye Family! Stripping the opponent of his heir status was already something to boast about, but to actually kill him? Xu Ke was insane. He was truly picking a fight to the death with Ye Yunfeng.

So, even with Xu Ke now sitting so arrogantly in that seat, they didn't dare let out a peep.

And Xu Ke, for his part, enjoyed watching the frustrated and helpless expressions on the faces of those who were clearly resentful but could do nothing about it.

...

Upon seeing the appointment order, Wong Liqing gave up. It's no use struggling anymore!

"Bring in Deng Mingjie," Wong Qifu said, cutting straight to the chase now that Xu Ke had arrived, her eyes glinting coldly.

"Yes!"

Someone nodded, and moments later, Deng Mingjie was brought in.

At the sight, Wong Liqing's face darkened. I can only hope Deng Mingjie keeps his mouth shut for his family's sake!

Although Deng Mingjie was escorted in, he hadn't tried to resist like Wong Liqing, so he was in much better shape.

After entering and seeing the room packed with people, Deng Mingjie trembled inwardly. When he saw Xu Ke and Wong Qifu, his legs turned to jelly.

A middle-aged man beside Wong Qifu stood up and spoke coldly. "Deng Mingjie, you knew Ye Fan had attacked Xu Ke, yet you still helped him leave the port. Why? Was someone ordering you to do this?"

Xu Ke glanced at the speaker. That's Wong Gaoyang. Within the Wang Family Clan, he's in charge of punishing wrongdoers, similar to the Martial Alliance Enforcement Hall, though he doesn't have much actual power. In a way, he's just Wong Qifu's mouthpiece, saying whatever she wants him to.

Seeing Wong Gaoyang speak, Wong Liqing's heart tightened.

Deng Mingjie bowed his head low, his lips trembling. "I... I did it for the money the Ye Family gave me. No one instructed me..."

As he finished speaking, Wong Liqing breathed an inward sigh of relief. Looks like Wong Qifu hasn't pressured Deng Mingjie into betraying me after all!

"The money the Ye Family gave you?" Wong Gaoyang said coolly. "Where is it? Where's the proof?"

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