Qing Ruo nodded slowly. "Alright. This will certainly give us more resources to work with. I can bring in some top legal minds and really dig into the Kims' operations." She tapped the documents on the table. "This predatory contract is just the beginning. If they have other shady dealings, this will help us uncover them.
> [Hana] Interest value increase by +3 current value 42/100
Alex felt a surge of anticipation. The system hadn't given him a notification about the money yet, but he was confident it would come through. He focused on Qing Ruo's determined expression, pushing the calculations in his mind to the back burner for now. Hana's well-being was the priority.
"So, what are the immediate next steps?" Alex asked, eager to get the plan in motion.
"First, I'll contact my legal connections and get the ball rolling on the injunction," Qing Ruo explained, already reaching for her phone. "We need to stop the transfer of Hana to the Kims immediately. Then, we'll start a thorough investigation into their finances. I have people who can discreetly look into their debt and any other suspicious activities."
She paused, her gaze meeting Alex's. "Alex, while I handle the legal and financial side, you can continue to be there for Hana. Your support is crucial right now."
Alex nodded, his resolve firm. "Of course. Whatever she needs." He looked at Hana, offering her a reassuring smile.
Hana's eyes were filled with a newfound determination. "I want to help too. Whatever I can do."
"Your strength and your willingness to fight are already a huge help, Hana," Qing Ruo said gently. "For now, let us handle the initial steps. We'll keep you informed every step of the way."
As Qing Ruo made calls and began to set her plan in motion, a sense of purpose filled the room. The predatory contract that had loomed over Hana now seemed less insurmountable. With Qing Ruo's expertise and Alex's unwavering support, a path to fighting back was beginning to emerge. The "Girlfriend Mission" still felt surreal, but the genuine connection he was forming with Hana and the determination to help her were becoming his primary focus.
The next few days were a whirlwind of activity. Qing Ruo, true to her word, moved swiftly. Her legal contacts filed the injunction, putting an immediate halt to any transfer or action by the Kims regarding Hana. The relief on Hana's face when Alex told her was palpable. It was a small victory, but a significant one.
Meanwhile, Qing Ruo's financial investigators began their work, quietly digging into the Kim family's intricate web of businesses and debts. They were like shadows themselves, moving unseen, piecing together the puzzle of the Kims' precarious financial situation.
Alex spent his days with Hana, offering her support and keeping her spirits up. They talked about her dreams, her family, and the future she hoped to have. With each passing day, the fear in her eyes lessened, replaced by a growing sense of resilience.
One evening, Qing Ruo called Alex, her voice buzzing with excitement.
"Alex, we've hit paydirt. Remember those whispers about less-than-legal dealings? It seems they weren't just rumors. My people have uncovered some… interesting accounting practices. Let's just say the Kims haven't been entirely honest about their income and expenses."
"What does that mean?" Alex asked, his heart pounding with anticipation.
"It means," Qing Ruo said, a triumphant note in her voice, "that on top of their significant debt, they might also be facing some serious legal trouble if the authorities decide to take a closer look. Tax evasion, shady investments… the list goes on."
> [Hana] Interest value increase by +3 current value 45/100
"So, the debt wasn't the only leverage?" Alex realized.
"Exactly," Qing Ruo replied. "Their carefully constructed public image is cracking. The more we dig, the more dirt we find. They're vulnerable, Alex. Very vulnerable."
"What's the next step?"
"Now," Qing Ruo said, "we apply pressure. I have connections in the media who might be… interested in a story about a wealthy family with a squeaky-clean image and a mountain of hidden debt and potential illegal activities. A little public scrutiny can go a long way in making people reconsider their choices."
Alex felt a surge of hope. The tide was turning. The seemingly untouchable Kim family was starting to crumble under the weight of their own secrets. He looked at Hana, who was watching him with a hopeful expression.
"Qing Ruo has found something," he told her, a smile spreading across his face. "It looks like they're in a lot more trouble than we thought."
Hana's eyes widened. "Really? What is it?"
"It sounds like their business dealings might not be as clean as they pretend," Alex explained. "Qing Ruo is going to make sure people know about it."
A slow smile spread across Hana's face. "So… they might actually leave us alone?"
"That's the goal," Alex said, taking her hand. "We're not going to let them get away with this."
Over the next week, the whispers about the Kim family grew louder. News articles began to surface, hinting at financial irregularities and questionable business practices. The Kims' carefully crafted image began to fray at the edges as the public started to question their seemingly perfect facade.
The pressure seemed to be working. Qing Ruo received a call from an intermediary, someone representing the Kim family. They wanted to "discuss a resolution."
"They're feeling the heat," Qing Ruo told Alex, a satisfied smile on her face. "They want to make this go away quietly."
"What do they want?" Alex asked, his guard still up."
"They're offering to drop all claims on Hana and her family's assets," Qing Ruo explained. "In exchange, they want us to stop digging and keep everything we've uncovered quiet."
Alex looked at Hana, who was listening intently. "What do you want to do?" he asked her.
Hana's gaze was firm. "I want them to leave my family alone. I don't want them to be able to do this to anyone else."
Qing Ruo nodded. "I agree. We have the leverage now. We can push for more than just them backing off. We can demand they make amends."
After some tense negotiations, a settlement was reached. Qing Ruo said that there secret will be revealed. Because, Qing Ruo agreed to keep the details of their financial irregularities out of the public eye, But seeing Kim Family rude behaviour she is now going to destroy kim's.
The relief that washed over Hana and her family was immense. The nightmare they had been living through was finally over.
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Alex watched Hana as she spoke to her parents on the phone, her voice filled with emotion and relief. He felt a sense of satisfaction. They had done it. They had fought back and won.