C11 Husband, Please Forgive Me!

"Mr. Cheng, why are you lying? What's the reason for shielding this scoundrel?

Is there some unspeakable secret between you two?"

Hu Yong abruptly turned his accusations toward Cheng Yuwei.

With those words, the air in the office became thick with tension.

Everyone fell silent, their bewildered gazes shifting back and forth between Cheng Yuwei and Lin Tian.

To them, Hu Yong and Xu Lili's allegations seemed entirely plausible.

It was indeed hard to fathom that a mere security guard could cough up ten million dollars.

Besides, if he really had ten million dollars, why would he still be working as a security guard?

"I've said all I'm going to say, and I won't be offering any further explanations. Now, everyone, back to work!"

Confronted with Hu Yong and Xu Lili's interrogations and the collective doubt of her colleagues, Cheng Yuwei refused to elaborate any further, her voice cold and her face devoid of emotion.

"Hmph, I doubt Mr. Cheng can make any of us believe her story. Fine, if Mr. Cheng insists on covering for an outsider, then she can't blame me for blowing the lid off this whole thing."

With a snort of disdain, Hu Yong turned to Xu Lili, "Lili, you're our finance manager and you've dealt extensively with banks. Call them now."

"Just ask if there's been a deposit of the so-called 'ten million dollars' Mr. Cheng mentioned into our company's account. That'll clear everything up, won't it?"

The suggestion sparked a collective realization among the onlookers.

It was a solid plan. Surely the bank wouldn't lie.

A simple phone call would reveal whether CEO Cheng's claims were true or false.

Xu Lili shot Lin Tian a scornful look before eagerly dialing the bank's number, the company's account holder.

To ensure everyone could hear the response, Xu Lili switched her phone to speaker mode.

Before long, a crisp and cheerful voice came through the speaker.

"Good day, valued customer. This is East River Bank. I'm Zhou Yang, your account manager. How may I assist you today?"

Without any hesitation, Xu Lili got straight to the point, "I need to check the transaction details for East River City's Fame Design Company's account for today."

"Of course, ma'am. Could you please provide your verification password?" the voice on the other end requested.

"958712!" As the company's accountant, Xu Lili was privy to such sensitive information.

After a brief pause, the voice returned, "Ma'am, according to our system, at 10:49 a.m. this morning, East River City's Fame Design Company received a wire transfer of ten million dollars..."

"What? That can't be right! Are you sure?"

Xu Lili's face went pale as she blurted out in disbelief.

"Ma'am, there's no mistake. The system clearly shows an incoming transaction of ten million dollars," the voice replied, unflappable.

"No... It's not possible! That pauper couldn't possibly have that much money!

It wasn't him; it must have been someone else!" Xu Lili began to mutter frantically, as if trying to convince herself.

"Quick, check the name of the depositor for me!"

Xu Lili's voice spiked with urgency.

"Certainly, ma'am. The system indicates that the funds were transferred by a Mr. Lin Tian," the voice conveyed steadily.

"What did you say? Repeat that, please?"

Xu Lili's voice pierced the room with its shrillness.

"Madam, the depositor's name is 'Lin Tian'—as in the forest with twin trees, and the sky during the day. If you have any doubts about this information, you are welcome to visit our branch for verification at any time."

The voice on the other end of the line remained soothing, steady and unhurried, betraying no hint of emotional turbulence.

"Crash!"

Xu Lili's phone slipped from her grasp and hit the floor with a heavy thud.

She froze, her face a mask of bewilderment.

But Xu Lili wasn't alone in her confusion.

Shock was etched on the faces of everyone present.

Even after Cheng Yuwei's explanation, the bank employee's confirmation sent a jolt through their hearts.

A security guard earning a mere 3,200 dollars a month was now a company boss with a multimillion investment?

The revelation was too staggering to process quickly.

Naturally, Xu Lili and Hu Yong were the most taken aback.

Hu Yong's face turned a ghastly pale, his small eyes wide with shock and confusion.

They had been skeptical of Cheng Yuwei's claims.

But the bank employee's direct confirmation crushed their last sliver of denial and wishful thinking.

They knew bank employees wouldn't lie about such matters.

So it was undeniable: Lin Tian's 10 million dollars investment was real.

Humiliation and rage washed over them, as if they'd been slapped across the face, the sting unbearable.

Suddenly, Xu Lili's face twisted with bitterness as she lashed out at Lin Tian.

"Lin Tian... You! You lowlife, why didn't you tell me about your 10 million dollars?"

"Half of that should be mine! I demand you transfer it to me now."

"Otherwise, I'll take you to court for concealing assets!"

Lin Tian stood there, his expression unreadable.

At her outburst, a faint smirk crossed his lips, as if he were merely humoring a jester, and he cast a dismissive glance at Xu Lili.

"Go ahead, sue me. Get the best lawyer you can find."

Xu Lili, realizing Lin Tian's unshakable confidence, had a revelation —

That money was undoubtedly Lin Tian's premarital property, and she had no claim to it!

The only earnings related to her were the 3,200 dollars monthly salary Lin Tian had made as a security guard during their year of marriage.

"You... you... Lin Tian, why are you doing this to me?"

"You have ten million dollars, so why keep it from me? Were you trying to humiliate me on purpose?"

Xu Lili's voice was laced with despair as she confronted Lin Tian.

"I offered it, but you refused."

Lin Tian shook his head, his face still void of emotion.

"Ah... could it be?"

"The gift box from last night?"

Xu Lili's eyes bulged as she recalled Lin Tian's words when he handed her the gift box.

Overcome with remorse, she dropped to her knees before him.

"Hubby, I was wrong, I truly realize my mistake, please don't leave me."

"Hubby, I know you still love me. Forgive me just this once, I swear I'll be good to you from now on."

Xu Lili clung desperately to Lin Tian's legs, her pleas muffled by tears and sniffles.

"Xu Lili, save your breath. Like I said this morning—you've missed your chance to have the world." Lin Tian's voice was devoid of warmth as he shook his head.

"No, Hubby, it was Hu Yong! Yes, Hu Yong tempted me."

"Hubby, I love you so much. If it weren't for Hu Yong's temptation, I would never have betrayed you."

Xu Lili's pleas were relentless, her eyes brimming with anguish.