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I was in an international business meeting when my phone suddenly vibrated. The vibration was like the devil's call, breaking all my concentration. When I saw the photo of Xiaolu being kidnapped sent by an unknown number, my heart was instantly clenched by fear, as if it was grabbed by a cold hand and I could hardly breathe. Xiaolu's terrified eyes in the photo pierced my soul like a sharp knife.

The sound in the conference room gradually became blurred, and everything around me seemed to be moving away from me. Only Xiaolu's helpless face kept magnifying in front of me. My hands began to tremble uncontrollably and the phone almost fell. "How could this happen? Xiaolu..." I shouted her name frantically in my heart, and every word seemed to be torn out of my throat.

The other party's request was like a cruel death sentence - to exchange Xiaolu for the company's confidential data. Those data are the company's hard work, our hope to enter the international market, and the support of countless users' trust. I felt like I was being roasted on the fire, with the woman I loved on one side and the company and all the people who trusted me on the other.

"What should I do?" I asked myself in my heart, my brain was in a mess. Every thought was like a leaf falling in the wind, erratic. I wanted to promise them immediately, as long as Xiaolu was safe, nothing else mattered. But I knew clearly that once I handed over the data, the company would face a catastrophe, the information of countless users might be leaked, and our dream would collapse in an instant.

I rushed out of the meeting room, ignoring the surprised eyes of my colleagues. In the corridor, I leaned against the wall, trying to calm myself down. My breathing was rapid and heavy, like a wounded beast. I recalled every bit of being with Xiaolu, our laughter, our quarrels, and every sweet moment we spent together. She is my sunshine, the driving force for me to move forward in the darkness. Without her, my life will lose its color.

"Xiaolu, you must hold on." I prayed silently, tears welling up in my eyes. I hated myself, why I didn't protect her well, why I was caught in such a dilemma when she needed me the most. I seemed to see Xiaolu crying in a dark corner. She must be very scared and helpless. This imagination made my heart feel like being stabbed by thousands of needles at the same time, and the pain was unbearable.

Back in the office, I locked myself in, trying to find a way to have the best of both worlds. I paced in the room, my steps were messy and heavy, and every step seemed to be stepping on my heart. I thought about calling the police, but I was worried that the kidnappers would hurt Xiaolu. I knew that since they dared to kidnap Xiaolu to threaten me, they must have been prepared.

I looked at the documents on the table about the company's confidential data, which seemed to be very heavy at the moment. Those data were like Pandora's box. Once opened, endless disasters would be released. I couldn't do this. I couldn't sacrifice the interests of the company and users because of my personal feelings, but Xiaolu... I felt that I was about to be torn apart by this contradictory emotion.

I tried to contact the kidnappers, hoping to negotiate with them, find other solutions. Every time the phone rang, my heart was in my throat. When I heard the kidnapper's cold voice, my anger and helplessness intertwined. "You can't hurt her. We can discuss any requirements." I tried to keep my voice calm, but the trembling tone still betrayed my nervousness.

The kidnappers were not moved at all. They just kept repeating their demands, and the tone was like a sentence from hell. I felt like I was dealing with a group of demons. They had no humanity and only used Xiaolu as a tool to gain benefits. I cursed them in my heart and vowed to make them pay for their actions.

During this process, some members of the team noticed my abnormality. They came to ask me what happened. I looked at their concerned eyes, but I couldn't tell the truth. I couldn't let them fall into this predicament. I had to bear it all alone. I told them that it was just some personal problems and asked them to continue to focus on international business.

Night fell, and darkness enveloped the city and my heart. I sat in front of the window, looking at the night outside, feeling extremely lonely and desperate. How is Xiaolu now? Is she injured? Is there anything to eat? These questions are like countless ants, gnawing at my heart. I have never felt so powerless. I have never been afraid of facing many difficulties in the business world, but now I am afraid. I am afraid of losing Xiaolu.

But I also know that I can't be overwhelmed by fear and emotions. I must stay calm and find a way to save Xiaolu while protecting the interests of the company. This is a race against time and a battle against the dark side of human nature. I clenched my fists. In the darkness, I seemed to see a glimmer of hope. I will work towards that light, no matter how many difficulties and obstacles there are ahead.

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