Chapter 372 The Villain Lady Arrives 201
"Tariq, why are you doing this?" Ryan sighed and said, "Why should we fight over such a small matter?"
"It's a small matter?" Tariq sneered, "This is no small matter to me! I will never let you, a liar, succeed!"
Ryan looked at Tariq's persistence and shook his head. He knew that it would be futile to continue talking. He took a deep breath and prepared to deal with Tariq's attack.
However, at this moment, a clear voice suddenly rang out: "Stop it, both of you!"
Ryan and Tariq were stunned when they heard this. They turned around and saw Alice standing not far away, looking at them coldly.
"Lady Alice!" Tariq shouted hurriedly, "You're just in time! This liar was trying to escape just now!"
Ryan couldn't help but frowned when he heard this. He looked at Alice's cold face and felt an ominous premonition in his heart.
"That's enough!" Alice shouted, "Stop arguing, both of you! I've already said that I will investigate this matter myself. If you dare to fight privately again, I will never let you off easily!"
Tariq and Ryan lowered their heads after hearing this. They knew that Alice had said so much and it was useless for them to argue any further.
Alice looked at the two of them with their heads down, and she couldn't help but feel helpless. She knew that this fight had caused panic among the people in the organization, and she had to find out the truth as soon as possible and calm down the storm.
"You two should go back first." Alice said, "I know what's going on with this matter. I will secretly investigate your backgrounds and find out the truth."
Tariq and Ryan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when they heard this. They knew that as long as Alice was willing to investigate, they would have a chance to prove their innocence.
"Yes, Lady Alice." Tariq and Ryan said in unison.
Alice looked at the two of them, respectful, and couldn't help but sneer in her heart. She knew that these two people were not easy to deal with, and this fight was far from over. However, she was not afraid, because she knew that she had enough wisdom and means to deal with it.
As the night deepened, Alice turned and left, disappearing into the night. Tariq and Ryan returned to their own residences, each with their own thoughts.
After Tariq returned to his residence, he was still angry. Thinking of Ryan's smug face, he felt a surge of anger in his heart. He knew that he couldn't just give up like that, he had to find Ryan's flaws and expose his true face.
So he began to secretly investigate Ryan's background. He asked around about Ryan's past, trying to find his flaws. However, after some investigation, he did not find anything suspicious about Ryan. Ryan's past seemed to be very innocent and without any stain.
Tariq couldn't help but feel a little annoyed. He knew that if he continued like this, he would only be more passive. He had to find a way to find Ryan's flaws in order to win this fight.
Tariq paced back and forth in the study, frowning, his eyes flashing with unwillingness and determination. He picked up a piece of parchment, which was densely recorded with various information about Ryan, but none of them could become a weapon to defeat the opponent. He threw the paper fiercely on the table, and the paper slid to the ground, making a harsh sound, as if it was a reflection of his inner irritability.
"Why? Why can't I find his weakness?" Tariq whispered to himself, clenching his fists, his knuckles turning white from the force. He knew very well that if he couldn't find the key to victory in this invisible battle, he would end up in complete defeat.
Just as he was lost in thought, there was a slight sound of footsteps outside the door, followed by a deep voice outside the door: "Sir, there is news."
Tariq raised his head suddenly, a gleam in his eyes: "Come in!"
The door was gently pushed open, and a spy in black walked in. He lowered his head and presented a secret letter with both hands. Tariq snatched the letter and quickly read it. The content of the letter made him flash a little surprise in his eyes, and then a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"So that's it, Ryan, you have this side to you." Tariq muttered to himself, with a sinister look in his eyes. He knew very well that this secret letter might be the beginning of his counterattack.
At the same time, on the other side of the city, Ryan was sitting in front of the window of his study, holding a book in his hand, but his eyes were not on the pages of the book, but looking through the window lattice into the distance. His heart was also not at peace. Although he seemed calm on the surface, his heart was like a turbulent sea.
"Lady Alice's personal investigation is both an opportunity and a challenge for me." Ryan thought to himself. He knew that although his past was innocent, in this kind of power struggle, innocence was often not the most important thing. What was important was how to maintain his position in this game, or even go further.
Just as he was lost in thought, the door of the study was gently pushed open, and a servant came in with an unsealed letter in his hand. "Sir, this has just been delivered." The servant said respectfully.
Ryan took the letter and opened it. The content of the letter made him frown. There was no signature on the letter, but the information revealed between the lines made him feel an inexplicable pressure.
"Lord Ryan, we have been keeping an eye on you. We are satisfied with your performance, but have you gained Alice's trust? Please let us know if you need our help."
Ryan crumpled the letter into a ball and threw it into the stove beside him. The flames quickly devoured the paper, and seemed to devour the uneasiness in his heart.
"Help? Humph, when have I ever needed help from others?" He whispered to himself, but there was a hint of hesitation in his eyes. He knew that in this complex environment, sometimes a strong ally was more important than anything else.
In the next few days, Tariq and Ryan were both busy, secretly looking for each other's flaws, and trying to win Alice's trust. Alice was like a bystander, quietly observing their every move.
Late one night, Alice's study was brightly lit, and she sat at her desk, flipping through the investigation report on Tariq and Ryan. Her eyes were deep and sharp, as if she could see through the back of the paper and see the truth hidden behind the words.
"These two people are not easy to deal with." Alice thought to herself. She knew the complexity and danger of this fight. But she also understood that as the leader of the organization, she must remain calm and rational in order to be invincible in this game.
Just as she was lost in thought, there was a knock on the door. She raised her head, a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes: "Come in."
The door was gently pushed open, and a subordinate walked in with a secret report in his hand. "Sir, this was just received." The subordinate said respectfully.
Alice took the secret report and quickly read it. Her brows furrowed more and more, and a trace of anger and disappointment flashed in her eyes. The content of the secret report made her realize that this fight had exceeded her expectations and might even threaten the stability of the organization.
"This fight must be ended as soon as possible!" Alice thought to herself, and she decided to take action herself to calm the storm.