第160章 "Shadows Betrayed"

**Chapter 160: The Game of Shadows (Part 51)**

Lin Feng's anger was building, his fists clenched, and his eyes blazing with fury. "You're telling me you were playing both sides, and I was just a pawn in your game? How could you do this to me, Xiao Zhan?!"

Xiao Zhan's expression remained calm, but a hint of amusement crept into his eyes. "Ah, Lin Feng, you're so dramatic. I'm just a businessman, doing what's best for myself. You're just a means to an end."

Lin Feng's face turned red with rage. "A means to an end?! You're saying I'm just a tool for you to use and discard?!"

Xiao Zhan shrugged. "Well, isn't that what everyone is in the end? Pawns in someone else's game?"

Lin Feng's anger boiled over, and he slammed his fist on the table again. The sound echoed through the dimly lit room, and Xiao Zhan's calm demeanor began to crack.

"You know, Lin Feng," Xiao Zhan said, his voice dripping with condescension. "You're so emotional. You need to learn to keep a clear head in business. Emotions cloud your judgment and make you weak."

Lin Feng's eyes flashed with anger, and he took a step forward. "You're right, Xiao Zhan. I am emotional. But you're the one who's weak. You're just a pawn in a much larger game, and you don't even realize it."

Xiao Zhan's smile faltered, and for a moment, Lin Feng saw a glimmer of uncertainty in his eyes.

Just then, the door burst open, and a group of heavily armed men stormed into the room. "Xiao Zhan, you're under arrest," one of them growled.

Xiao Zhan's expression remained calm, but Lin Feng saw a flicker of surprise. "Arrest? What's going on here?"

The leader of the group stepped forward. "You're under suspicion of embezzling funds from the company. We have evidence that links you to the missing money."

Xiao Zhan's smile returned, and he laughed. "Ah, this is rich. You think I'm the one who's embezzling funds? Ha! I'm just a pawn in a much larger game, Lin Feng. You're the one who's being played."

Lin Feng's eyes narrowed. "What do you mean?"

Xiao Zhan leaned back in his chair, a sly grin spreading across his face. "I mean that you're the one who's been playing both sides, Lin Feng. You're the one who's been using me to get to the top, and now you're trying to eliminate me to cover your tracks."

Lin Feng's face turned white with shock. "What are you talking about?"

Xiao Zhan chuckled. "Oh, Lin Feng, you're so predictable. You're so blinded by your own ego that you can't see the truth. But I'll give you a hint: the real enemy is not me, it's the one who's been pulling the strings from behind the scenes."

And with that, the men dragged Xiao Zhan away, leaving Lin Feng stunned and confused. Who was behind the game of shadows? And what did Xiao Zhan mean by his parting words? The game was far from over, and Lin Feng was just beginning to realize the true extent of his involvement.