Xiaoyu's curiosity drove her to dig deeper into Alexander's connection to her past. She spent hours researching Richardson Industries, scouring the internet for any mentions of her biological family. She devoured articles, financial reports, and industry analyses, searching for a thread to pull.
As she delved deeper, she discovered a surprising link: Alexander's company had acquired several assets from a smaller firm, owned by her biological father. The more she learned, the more she suspected Alexander knew about her true identity.
Determined to confront him, Xiaoyu requested a meeting under the guise of discussing business opportunities. Alexander agreed, and they arranged to meet at an upscale café.
Over coffee, Xiaoyu cut to the chase. "Mr. Richardson, I believe you know more about my past than you're letting on."
Alexander's expression remained neutral, but a flicker of interest danced in his eyes. "Go on."
Xiaoyu leaned in, her voice barely above a whisper. "I think you know about my biological family. And I want answers."
Alexander leaned back in his chair, steepling his fingers. "I'm not sure what you're insinuating, Miss Shen."
Xiaoyu's eyes locked onto his. "Don't play dumb, Mr. Richardson. I know about the acquisition. I know about my father's company."
The air was thick with tension as Alexander's gaze held hers. Finally, he spoke. "Very well, Miss Shen. I'll give you answers. But first, you must understand the complexity of the situation."
And with that, Alexander began to unravel the secrets of Xiaoyu's past, revealing a web of deceit and corruption that went far beyond her wildest imagination.