After divorcing my celebrity wife, I became the world's richest person

Chapter 326 Net Worth Doubled

The dim lighting cast a gloomy atmosphere, and the stacks of wine barrels against the wall stretched their long shadows under the old-fashioned candlelight.

Fang Yuan held the contract in her hand, her expression blank.

When she had signed the contract just now, although she appeared calm on the surface, her heart was already in turmoil, even filled with panic.

If it weren't for her acting experience, which allowed her to perfectly conceal these emotions deep within, she would have probably given herself away just now.

She knew that after today, she would never see Brown and Carter again.

And the main members of the Edward Family would also mysteriously disappear tonight.

As the first lady of the Edward Family, and with almost all of the family's data in her hands, she could easily take over most of the Edward Family's assets.

No one in the whole of Europe, or even the entire West, would question her, and William's family and Charlie's family would even clear all obstacles for her.

They would also manipulate the media to maintain her perfect public image.

At this moment, Fang Yuan's emotions were indescribably complex, so much so that even she couldn't articulate them clearly.

"Not bad acting, truly professional!"

A cold voice suddenly came from the corner, as Jin Lingsu's figure slowly emerged.

She wasn't wearing shoes, just a pair of special socks, and made no sound when she walked; she must have been hiding here for quite some time.

Fang Yuan's gaze remained blank, and she sat without moving.

"Chen Yu saw this quality in you, which is why he sought to cooperate with me, isn't it?"

Jin Lingsu didn't respond, but simply pulled a chair over and sat down.

"My current job is to ensure your safety. I will let you out after the matters outside are settled. By that time, you'll be the richest woman in Europe."

Only then did Fang Yuan slowly come to her senses, "So what you're saying is, I'm imprisoned now?"

Jin Lingsu poured a glass of wine, "With the downfall of the Edward Family, you, the first lady, should also disappear along with them!"

"To put on a convincing act, you need to reappear suddenly, waving the flag of revenge for the Edward Family, to draw other events together."

Fang Yuan let out a long sigh. She was clear that she was now just meat on Chen Yu's chopping block.

The contracts in her hand had real significance, but if Chen Yu didn't agree, she was helpless.

The situation had developed beyond her control; all she could do now was wait.

On an especially quaint train, all the leaders of the Edward Family were gathered in the same carriage.

Before this, they had already sent out a message, claiming that they were going to take a private plane back to Wales.

Despite this clear path and secretive operation, they still couldn't find peace of mind.

Now with a massive shift in the industrial structure of Europe, William's family and Charlie's family were launching a full-scale counterattack.

All of the Edward Family's strategies here had been wiped out.

They were facing an all-out manhunt!

The train's route was extremely secretive and its speed remarkably fast.

Everyone in the carriage was holding a cross, ceaselessly praying.

Brown looked lost in thought, an inexplicable unease about him, while Carter was constantly pacing beside him, appearing extremely restless.

"I'm still not at ease. Is it really a good idea to leave Fang Yuan alone there? What if she conspires with people from William's family in secret and betrays us? What then?"

Carter had always been cautious and would never take action unless he was absolutely sure of success.

If it hadn't been for the rush, he certainly wouldn't have signed the documents Fang Yuan had given him.

Brown was also breathing heavily, of course he was aware of the risks involved, but he had no other choice at this point.

During the conversation, a violent shaking sound suddenly erupted, followed by the entire private train careening off the track, crashing hard against the tunnel wall.

From a distance, on top of the high mountain, Chen Yu stood there, watching the explosion unfold with a cold indifference.

Ling Ling was perched on his shoulder, her body flickering with alternating blue and white lights.

[As per the original plan, the train derailed and exploded, leading to the demise of all the Edward Family's leaders and senior executives]

Chen Yu remained silent; according to the original plan, he only had to figure out a way to derail the train, and leave the rest to the assassins of William's and Charlie's families.

It was only after seeing a swarm of men in black rushing towards the tunnel that Chen Yu turned to leave.

The very next morning, the headlines of major media outlets were dominated by the news of the Edward Family's tragedy, and some even sensationalized the story with added embellishments.

With that, the business circles of Europe were thrown into complete chaos.

All sorts of comments flooded in, but were swiftly suppressed by the media controlled by William's family.

Furthermore, the Edward Family's recent severe assaults on European finance and industry had made them widely despised and condemned.

Consequently, the public furor quickly subsided.

Forces and small-to-medium enterprises that were originally aligned with the Edward Family defected one after another, flocking to Charlie's and William's families.

Some were outright roped in by the Tong and Chu Families to serve as their footholds in the West.

However, there were also some who were obstinate and were financially stripped clean by Chen Yu's maneuvers.

It wasn't until the Edward Family's leftover power and assets were completely divided and reshuffled that Chen Yu finally released Fang Yuan.

However, when she appeared before the media, she was portrayed as a patient lying on a bed, bandaged and barely clinging to life.

Under the media's portrayal, she became the sole survivor of the private train collision disaster.

Legally, Fang Yuan naturally became the sole heir to the Edward Family's fortune.

Humanely, she earned the respect of the entire West.

After all, in the public's eyes, she had established her image as sharing life and death with the Edward Family.

This fitted the Western notion of a female hero.

Those remaining from the Edward Family unanimously regarded her as their leader, gathering outside the hospital shouting for Fang Yuan to step forward and lead them.

All secret contracts that had been previously signed came into effect at this moment.

Over the next month, following the script, Fang Yuan became a strong female figure fighting for the Edward Family's interests.

Through her wide-ranging coordination, she recovered most of the Edward Family's former assets.

Leading the remnants of the Edward Family, she stood on equal ground with William's and Charlie's families, firmly cementing their position.

As for the future, prioritizing the big picture and turning conflict into alliance were roles Fang Yuan would slowly take control of.

It wasn't until everything settled that Chen Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Even though he, as the puppet master behind the scenes, did not make many appearances this time, he secured the greatest benefits.

Not only did he facilitate the influx of a massive amount of capital from the East into the West, but he also increased his personal fortune tenfold, reaching over thirty billion!