My Perfect Female CEO-Chapter 873: Laying the Trap

Chapter 873: Waiting in the Wings

After the charity event ended, Song Tianba and others joined forces and found Tang Jian’an.

"Brother Tang, what’s going on?" Song Tianba asked impatiently. His question had two meanings: firstly, why Tang Jian’an was acting out at the charity event, and secondly, why Galaxy Hotel was now on high alert and full of murderous intent, which puzzled them greatly.

Guo Xiong was absent, but the other conspirators were present at the scene.

Tang Jian’an’s son was in danger, so whatever Tang Jian’an did was understandable, but Guo Xiong was coerced due to some scandal, and he temporarily hid away, reluctant to show his face for fear of ridicule.

"Everyone, please be patient." Tang Jian’an politely cupped his hands and explained, "My son was kidnapped and threatened by criminals. To catch them, it may seem like we’re making a big fuss."

"What?"

"Who are these scoundrels, so brazen? Isn’t this courting death?"

"To commit crimes right under our noses, they must have a death wish."

"Brother Tang, just say the word, and we’ll let our people assist you until those criminals are dead."

Song Tianba and the others were outraged, each boiling with anger. Each one represented a powerful faction; daring to cause trouble now was not just the Tang Family’s concern but a collective one. The perpetrators wouldn’t be let off easily.

There weren’t many who could withstand the fury of these bosses.

This is why the kidnapper in black, after learning about changes in their plan, didn’t dare kill Tang Renmei, instead trying to frame Chu Group. The wrath of the Tang Family alone was something the international organization represented by the kidnapper didn’t want to provoke, let alone the anger of several bosses.

"Rest assured, everyone. We, the Tang Family, will handle the criminals ourselves, not because I don’t want to use your men, but because it could lead to chaos and give the criminals a chance if coordination fails." Tang Jian’an said assertively, "If you’re willing, please keep your people calm until the criminals are eliminated. Otherwise, if the criminals are provoked, leading to indiscriminate killing, things will go awry. What you can do is ensure your people’s safety."

Song Tianba and others couldn’t argue with Tang Jian’an’s words and could only agree.

To avoid further complications, Tang Jian’an didn’t mention the criminals’ attempt to pit Chu Group against the Tang Family.

Song Tianba and the others left without further questions, gathering their people into one room and forbidding them to go out.

Everyone cooperated fully, without a word of complaint, because they sensed the dangerous air shrouding the entire hotel. To avoid trouble, they had no choice but to comply, as no one wanted to court death.

After Song Tianba and the others left, a bodyguard entered respectfully to report to Tang Jian’an, "Patriarch, Lone Wolf has identified suspects, initially estimating five criminals, with one security guard aiding them. Also, the hotel’s firewall was breached, likely by the criminals, indicating they came prepared, having found the hotel’s vulnerabilities, giving them the chance to plot their scheme."

"Tell Lone Wolf to eliminate everyone involved and do his utmost to uncover the mastermind." Tang Jian’an said coldly.

What angered him most was that the hotel’s security had betrayed the Tang Family, which was unforgivable.

"Yes!" The bodyguard bowed and retreated.

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Meanwhile, in the surveillance room, Lone Wolf was using the security footage to track down the criminals.

Cameras were installed throughout the hotel, but not everywhere. There were always blind spots, and considering it was a hotel, for the privacy of guests, many places couldn’t have cameras.

Still, Lone Wolf wasn’t worried. The hotel’s passageways were all on lockdown, and if the criminals showed themselves, it would be their death sentence.

Although the exact whereabouts of the criminals hadn’t been determined yet, given some time, their location would surely be ascertained.

"Who goes there? This is a restricted area. Strangers are not allowed." Outside the surveillance room, security guards barked coldly, full of hostility towards the woman who had arrived.

The visitor was Qiu Wen, who had come on orders. She calmly said, "I mean no harm. I can help you find the criminals as quickly as possible."

"You? Who do you think you are? This is no place for you to interfere." The security guards surrounded Qiu Wen, scoffing as the Tang Family had its own way of doing things and wouldn’t allow outsiders to meddle.

"Fools, the entire hotel is so heavily guarded. Without an insider, the criminals couldn’t have entered so easily to cause trouble. Anyone with a brain should surmise that the criminals’ insider is among you security guards." Qiu Wen loudly mocked.

"You’re courting death, accusing us of betraying the Tang Family! You deserve to die ten thousand times over." The guards were furious, angrily shouting, "I don’t care who you are or what your status is. To trespass here and slander us, we can classify you as a criminal and kill you on the spot."

"You worthless beings, letting criminals into the hotel is your negligence. Instead of making amends, you dare flaunt your authority before me. Truly, you’re courting death. If the criminals hadn’t been caught yet, just for your arrogant words, I could leave you bedridden for three to five months." Qiu Wen had no intention of fighting back, as doing so would give the criminals a chance and make the Tang Family suspicious of Chu Group’s motives. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Qiu Wen’s words enraged the guards.

"You bitch, watch how we discipline you." Several guards lunged at Qiu Wen, intending to subdue her.

"Stand down!" A loud shout rang out at that moment.

Lone Wolf stood at the surveillance room’s door, scanning the crowd, and wherever his gaze landed, the guards lowered their heads.

The guards attempting to subdue Qiu Wen stopped in their tracks, and one shouted, "Lord Lone Wolf, this woman is reckless and lawless, disregarding the Tang Family’s dignity and insulting our loyalty to the Tang Family."

"Loyalty? Your loyalty is worthless. She’s right; there’s an insider among the security aiding the criminals. Though it’s one bad apple, this insider came from your ranks, and you bear responsibility too. Once the criminals are caught, I’ll settle this with you. But for now, this is your chance to redeem yourselves. If you let the criminals escape, don’t expect me to show any leniency." Lone Wolf said coldly.

The information he uncovered was confidential, known to only a few.