MMORPG: Crowd Control

Chapter 171 Conflict Of Interest

?In the past, Cecile had read articles and news regarding Lei Zhen being kicked out of the Lei Enterprise.

Ever since that explosive news, Lei Zhen had gone under the radar and was never mentioned in public again.

Normally, that would mean the end of him since it would be hard to pull a comeback after losing such gigantic support.

However, that was only applicable to people that are mediocre at best.

Lei Zhen was someone that Lei Tuoming had personally instructed and the name Lei Tuoming was not to be underestimated in the business world.

To say the person that Lei Tuoming taught was mediocre was hilarious itself, and this is why Cecile was extremely cautious of Lei Zhen.

Till now, she still couldn't get a clear read of him and whenever she tried to pry for information, he also calmly redirected the question to a nonsensical answer.

'He avoided all possible clear answers flawlessly but purposely revealed to me that he was not on good terms with Aries Guild. Is that a declaration of war or a warning?' Cecile wondered silently, feeling more and more that Lei Zhen was a dangerous foe to interact with.

Meanwhile, Lei Zhen returned to his normal composure once he made his point clear to Cecile.

"Anyway, this is just a casual dinner, so let's not talk much about guild stuff?" Lei Zhen then suggested.

"R-Right, we should talk about something else other than guilds." Tang Qiaolian nodded her head.

"Lei Zhen doesn't like to talk about guild stuff and is more into the storyline and cinematic mode of Magnolia." She added.

"I see…" Cecile smiled awkwardly.

Time slowly passed by, and the food was quickly finished.

Though it was mainly Lei Zhen who had a great appetite as he ate anything that the women couldn't finish.

"Right, you still haven't added me to Magnolia, Lei Zhen." Liu Lingxin said, turning her head toward him.

p?nd?,no??1,?o? "Hmm, you can just enquire about my in-game name from Tang Qiaolian and add me through her." Lei Zhen subtly replied.

His meaning was clear as day.

Cecile could be considered an outsider since she's the vice leader of the Aries Guild, whom they all deem as an enemy.

Liu Lingxin smiled slightly and nodded her head.

"Very well then."

'Sigh, what a malicious person he is. One simple sentence and I'm officially isolated to no end.' Cecile sighed inwardly.

Just because of a conflict of interest, she now had to bear the maliciousness and shrewdness of Lei Zhen, even though he didn't reveal it at all.

"Thanks for the dinner, Tang Qiaolian. If you come to my country next time, then it'll be my treat." Cecile stood up and said calmly.

"Alright, I'm sure you must be busy with the shareholders now that you lost the first clear achievement." Tang Qiaolian smiled, her words full of poison.

"Thank you for your concern," She suppressed herself to produce a smile and left in an instant.

Once she left the restaurant, Cecile hurriedly dialed a number that had Carlos as the name.

"Yes, Vice Leader?"

"Immediately open up an investigation of Lei Zhen. I want to know his information about the past up to now."

"Umm, I'm afraid that's not possible, Vice Leader."

Cecile was astonished when she heard Carlos saying it wasn't possible to gather intel regarding Lei Zhen.

"Clarify your words." She then demanded.

Carlos remained silent for a few seconds before explaining. "The Guild Leader had placed a ban on all information regarding Lei Zhen. And if anyone is caught doing so, then we are to be expelled and suffer his wrath."

"As you have stated, only if you are caught. Then, just be discreet about it. I'm not asking you to announce it to the public." Cecile sneered coldly.

Carlos was placed in a difficult spot the moment Cecile told him to simply be discreet about it. Despite the simple words, there was a hidden meaning in her words.

And that was where he placed his loyalty in?

Shan Lin or her.

If Carlos was to remain adamant and refuse the order, then it means his loyalty lies in Shan Lin.

However, if Carlos decided to accept the order, then it means his loyalty was to Cecile.

It was a question of his loyalty and he only had this one opportunity to prove it.

Cecile calmly waited for an answer from Carlos since she knew what she was asking for.

A few minutes later, Cecile finally got a response from Carlos.

"Understood, Cecile. The investigation would probably take around 2 weeks or more depending on the difficulty of it. Since the party is Lei Zhen, whose information is heavily placed on restriction by multiple business leaders." Carlos said resolutely.

Cecile nodded her head.

"Good, just be discreet and send all information directly to me. I don't want any third party to know about it." She then said and ended the call.

She knew that today marked the day when she started going against the Aries Guild.

Meeting with Lei Zhen today and seeing him in person, Cecile was more certain that he was hiding in plain sight, waiting for the perfect opportunity for a comeback.

"I refuse to believe you are willing to swallow this humiliation and not retaliate. Being kicked out by the Lei Enterprise from those shareholders could be a plan from the start." Cecile muttered softly.

She then proceeded to go to her flying car and leave the scene.

Meanwhile, back in the Golden Restaurant, Lei Zhen was being pestered by Liu Lingxin.

"Well, that bitch has left, so tell me. Are you interested in our guild, Miracle Wing? It's fine that you are at a low level. I can carry you and explain many things that you want." Liu Lingxin said excitedly, her eyes practically sparkling at the sight of Lei Zhen.

Lei Zhen was aghast by the energy that Liu Lingxin had and wondered if it was a bad idea to force Cecile to leave the restaurant.

'Did I just commit a blunder and ruin myself?' He exclaimed inwardly.