Chapter 1528: Hard to Break Free
Niu Ben’s betrayal left Li Tong heartbroken; she never imagined such a grave problem would arise within the operations team.
Setting aside Niu Ben’s popularity within the team, his achievements and importance were unparalleled and irreplaceable.
Niu Ben was known by the nickname "Eight Eyes," which had two meanings.
First, it was related to his name.
Second, it referred to Niu Ben’s capabilities, with his ability to see in all directions and hear from all sides making enemies tremble in fear.
Yang Yan was Niu Ben’s deputy, primarily relying on Niu Ben, as they shared the responsibility of external communications and control for the operations team.
"Why?"
"Hehe!"
"Why?"
Niu Ben looked bitter, forced a wry smile.
When Li Tong asked about the reason for his betrayal, he didn’t know how to start explaining.
He truly couldn’t start.
It wasn’t that he had nothing to say.
He simply couldn’t bear the shame.
"Stop asking why. Some things are better left unsaid; let me keep at least a shred of dignity." Niu Ben glanced at Li Tong, looking filled with past memories he’d rather not recall.
In his mind, he recalled an incident from three years ago, attending an overseas exchange delegation.
It was during that experience that he met a woman named Cheng Mu.
This woman, with her unique charm and clever tactics, led him step by step into a trap.
Gambling debts.
Affairs debts.
Murder charges.
Such schemes led him to continuously sink deeper until he was reduced to a shadow of his former self.
During this time, Niu Ben was torn and conflicted many times.
No one knows how much torment he endured before he became loyal to the opposing organization.
Niu Ben not only betrayed the operations team but also betrayed his beliefs and loyalty.
This was the main reason for Li Tong’s great anger toward Niu Ben.
The woman who lured Niu Ben into the trap, Cheng Mu, was the mysterious lady who provided loans to Liu Anping.
"Keep a shred of dignity? Do you even have any dignity left?" Li Tong coldly retorted without any exaggeration.
Niu Ben, under Li Tong’s piercing gaze, hung his head in shame, not daring to look at her.
He truly lacked the courage to face Li Tong; if his identity as an insider hadn’t been exposed, it might have been different, but now, he didn’t even have the courage to raise his head.
Niu Ben’s bitter expression rested on Ye Fan’s face, and he confidently said, "It was you who exposed me, wasn’t it?"
Seeing Niu Ben unable to face her, Li Tong didn’t push harder; her expression darkened and she fell silent.
She was angry but also knew there was no point in further pressuring Niu Ben.
"That’s right, ever since we suspected then confirmed that the operations team had an insider, we planned for today; fortunately, you didn’t realize you’d been exposed; otherwise, with your position and work in the team, you wouldn’t have been captured so easily." Ye Fan said calmly.
Niu Ben greatly admired this parachuted-in team leader, his insider identity making him feel a sense of guilt.
"Actually, I’m relieved now; I no longer need to live in fear. This outcome, I anticipated it, I just didn’t know when it would come."
Niu Ben managed a weak smile, slowly saying to Ye Fan, "Losing to you, I sincerely admit defeat, I admire you wholeheartedly. This is the truth, whether you believe it or not."
"Whether or not we believe it, what does it matter? Are you trying to gain our sympathy?" Ye Fan sneered coldly.
Niu Ben’s expression froze, stifled, speechless for a moment.