第162章 "Shadow of Betrayal"

**162章：“The Vow of Revenge”**

Chen Yang's footsteps echoed through the deserted alleyway, his mind consumed by the flames of vengeance. He couldn't shake off the feeling of betrayal that lingered like a festering wound. How could Lin Xuan, his supposed friend and colleague, deceive him so callously?

As he turned a corner, he spotted a familiar figure lurking in the shadows. It was Lin Xuan's henchman, Wang Hao. Chen Yang's eyes narrowed, his grip on his phone tightening as he debated whether to confront him.

"What do you want, Wang Hao?" Chen Yang's voice was low and even, but Wang Hao didn't seem to notice.

"Just a little message from our boss," Wang Hao sneered, pulling out a small piece of paper. "He wants to remind you that you're not as invincible as you think you are."

Chen Yang's eyes locked onto the paper, his heart racing with anger. So, Lin Xuan had already started spreading his rumors, trying to discredit him in the eyes of the hospital. Chen Yang's jaw clenched, his mind racing with the perfect retort.

"You're telling me this because you're scared, Wang Hao," Chen Yang said, his voice dripping with venom. "You know that Lin Xuan's game is up, and you're trying to cover his tracks. But let me tell you something – I won't be silenced. I won't be defeated. And I won't stop until I've destroyed Lin Xuan's empire, stone by stone."

Wang Hao's eyes widened, his face pale. He knew he had underestimated Chen Yang, and now he was paying the price. Chen Yang's words hung in the air, like a challenge to the entire city.

Suddenly, Wang Hao's phone rang. He hesitated for a moment before answering it, his expression turning from fear to panic.

"What's wrong?" Chen Yang asked, his eyes narrowing.

"It's... it's Lin Xuan," Wang Hao stuttered. "He's... he's been taken away by someone. He wants us to meet him at the old warehouse on the outskirts of the city."

Chen Yang's eyes flashed with alarm. What was going on? Who had taken Lin Xuan? And what did they want from him?

"I'll be there," Chen Yang said, his voice low and deadly. "And when I am, you can be sure that justice will be served."

As Wang Hao scurried away, Chen Yang's mind raced with possibilities. He knew that Lin Xuan was behind this, and he was determined to find out what he had planned.

The game was far from over, and Chen Yang was ready to take it to the next level. Little did he know, however, that the stakes were about to escalate in ways he never could have imagined.

To be continued...