Disbelief filled the depths of Xu Huaijing's and Wu Chi-yung's eyes, and both men fell into a stupor.
Wu Chi-yung, in particular, had prepared many ways to pressure Xu Huaijing, the former head of the Hong Kong Government's Finance Department, into doing everything he could to push through the final stage of the Z Fund's listing.
Who could have imagined that before he had formally put any of them into action, an arrest warrant from the National Security Department would arrive before him?
"I need to contact my lawyer."
After coming to his senses, Wu Chi-yung rose from the sofa, his face livid.
"Mr. Wu, that is a right you are entitled to."
Chow Sing Sing shrugged indifferently and said lightly, "But there is one thing I hope you understand."
"You can see your lawyer, but we have no intention of letting you out on bail."
"We have already obtained sufficiently reliable evidence. Within twenty-four hours, we will send both of you to court to stand trial."
At that point, Chow Sing Sing glanced at Xu Huaijing and Wu Chi-yung with a faint, ambiguous smile.
"Mr. Wu, I recall that you're a lawyer yourself!"
His gaze finally settled back on Wu Chi-yung, the curve of his lips revealing ever more mockery.
"I imagine you understand the consequences of seriously violating Hong Kong Island's National Security Law."
It had to be said that Zhou Quan's all-out effort to implement Hong Kong Island's National Security Law back then had truly been a masterstroke.
Not only had it earned him even greater regard from the Hong Kong Government's top boss and those higher up, but it had also rapidly increased his influence within the Police Force's core leadership.
Most importantly, the implementation of the National Security Law meant that malicious individuals such as