Chapter 20

The police investigation hit another roadblock.

They suspected the poison was administered during the toasting ceremony, but on that day, there were seven to eight hundred guests and hotel staff present. Finding clues was like searching for a needle in a haystack.

As the investigation deepened, the police made an unexpected discovery.

Inside Zhou Ye’s safe, they found numerous explosive videos featuring prominent figures from the political and social elite. Zhou Ye had a penchant for hosting illegal parties, using these videos as leverage for blackmail.

Public opinion erupted.

“He’s fallen from grace! My favorite idol turned out to be a regular at those parties…”

“Doesn’t he deserve to die? Good riddance! Whoever did it, you have my utmost respect!”

“Isn’t the Zhou Family supposed to be all about charity work? They even sponsor girls’ schools. Wolves in sheep’s clothing-it’s terrifying when you think about it…”

“I’m one of the victims. They promised to introduce me to resources at the party, but after drinking something, I lost consciousness. When I woke up, I was surrounded by strange men. They threatened me, saying if I reported it, they’d leak the video to my school. Cases like mine are definitely not rare!”

“Me too… Back then, I chose silence out of fear. But silence solves nothing. Covering the wound only makes it fester. I’m willing to testify in court-I have evidence!”

More and more victims came forward, courageously offering their testimonies. The videos triggered a storm of public outrage. Zhou Family’s stock price plummeted, multiple arrests were made, and several individuals faced charges for serious crimes.

Zhou Ye’s death was overshadowed by the flood of condemnation and the new investigations.

But how was the poison administered?

This was a question Zhou Ye likely never imagined, even in his final moments.

The truth lies at the very beginning of the story.