Rewrite Her Thrilling Life (Lillian and Sebastian) novel Chapter 106

Chapter 106: Skyreach Group Strikes Back

Just as the tension in the room thickened, the phone suddenly rang, breaking the silence.

Lilian reached for it, her fingers trembling slightly before she pressed the answer button. A familiar, deep voice resonated through the receiver. “Lilian.”

Immediately, the tight furrow between her brows softened, and a subtle, reassuring smile curved her lips. “Yes?”

“Are you alright?” Sebastian’s concern was evident in his tone.

She could tell from his voice that he had already caught wind of the unfolding situation through the grapevine online. “I’m fine. I’ve got this under control. Please don’t worry about me.”

Though she truly was capable of handling the turmoil on her own, hearing his care gave her a sense of invincibility, as if an entire army stood behind her. With that feeling, fear simply didn’t stand a chance.

Sebastian’s voice lowered, tender yet edged with frustration. “Lilian, when you tackle things like this alone, it makes me feel so powerless.”

Lilian rose from her chair and moved toward the expansive glass window that framed a view of drifting clouds against a pale blue sky. Her voice softened into something almost vulnerable. “You are my greatest strength, Sebastian. Because of you, fear no longer has a hold on me.”

Her past had been a lesson in mistrust, teaching her to build walls around her heart and soul. Yet this man had relentlessly chipped away at those defenses, becoming an inseparable part of her life. He was the steady presence who silently witnessed her growth, never faltering.

Her words stirred a complex mix of emotions within Sebastian. After a brief pause, his voice came back steady and warm. “Lilian… I will always be right behind you.”

The moment hung between them when Karina entered the office, her expression serious.

“How’s everything?” Lilian asked, turning to face her.

Karina’s face was grave. “The regulators have launched an investigation. Someone reported that the funds Skyreach Group used to purchase the land are from an unknown source. They’re conducting a full-scale probe.”

Lilian drummed her fingers against the desk, her eyes hardening with resolve. After a moment of contemplation, she declared, “Immediately suspend all sales of Skyreach Group’s pharmaceutical products. Make a public announcement—an indefinite suspension. Then organize a press conference. We will lay out the entire situation and share the findings from our own internal investigation.”

She paused, then added with quiet determination, “And since Mr. Killian holds us in such high regard, we simply cannot ignore the contributions of such a distinguished individual, can we? We’ll make it clear that Skyreach Group welcomes any and all scrutiny. As for the funding, we stand firmly behind full transparency.”

Karina looked taken aback. “A complete suspension? That could cost us dearly.”

Lilian’s lips curled into a sharp smile. “Sometimes, you have to walk through the fire to find your way out. When this is over, we’ll see who truly suffers more.”

“Useless fools!” he bellowed.

His original plan had been to intimidate Skyreach Group, to remind them of their place. Everything had been meticulously planned. What he hadn’t anticipated was that they would trace the smear campaign directly back to his own secretary. Though the press release did not name him outright, anyone with half a mind could connect the dots.

Since being cast out from the Goodman family, Killian had been increasingly isolated. Now, the world knew that Million Corp had openly declared war on Skyreach Group—and lost.

In a blind fury, Killian swept everything off his desk, watching papers and gadgets crash to the floor.

Just then, his secretary appeared in the doorway, eyes wide in shock at the chaos.

“Sir… some reporters are here requesting an interview,” the secretary stammered.

Killian’s bloodshot eyes locked onto him, veins bulging in his clenched fists. Without hesitation, he grabbed an ashtray and flung it across the room. “You worthless idiot! You come to me with something this trivial? Get out! All of you, get out!”

The secretary fled immediately, leaving Killian alone amidst the wreckage of his own fury.