Rewrite Her Thrilling Life (Lillian and Sebastian) novel Chapter 182

Chapter 182: Nicholas’ Discovery

After Wayne had taken his leave, Lillian’s phone began to buzz insistently on the table. She reached for it, her fingers trembling slightly, and was taken aback to see Jacob’s name glowing on the screen. With a quick breath, she answered, and a familiar, calm male voice greeted her warmly. “Lillian, you’re back.”

A soft smile curved her lips as she replied, “Yes, I’m back. Jacob… how have you been over these last two years?”

On the other end of the line, Jacob’s emotions churned beneath his composed tone. Two years earlier, the girl had been abducted, then vanished without a trace, leaving a void that no amount of searching could fill. He had dispatched countless people to scour every corner, but all efforts had come to nothing.

Back then, he’d felt only a vague, gnawing unease—an emptiness that refused to be soothed. And now, after such a long time, she had suddenly reappeared. His heart raced as he called her, desperate to confirm the truth. And there it was—her voice, unmistakably hers. She had returned.

From the photos he’d seen, she looked more radiant than ever, almost glowing with new life. “I’ve been well,” she said softly. “But you… you disappeared without a word. You made my grandpa worry for two whole years. I’m so glad you’re finally back. Now he can rest easy.”

Jacob’s voice softened with relief. “Please tell him I’m sorry. There were… unavoidable reasons I couldn’t reach out. But I will make time to visit Mr. Larson soon—I haven’t seen him in ages. I miss him terribly.”

Jacob knew well how critical Mr. Larson’s protection had been to the rise of Skyreach Group. He himself had played a crucial role in the company’s steady ascent. Without their combined efforts, Skyreach would never have achieved its current strength. This made Lillian’s visit all the more important.

“Alright,” Jacob said, his voice steady but his heart pounding beneath the surface. “He’ll be thrilled to hear you’re coming. I’ll arrange for a car to pick you up.”

No sooner had Lillian ended her call with Jacob than her phone began ringing again, one call after another. Ethan, Jeremy, Jill, Natalie, the elder of the Shanks family, and many others reached out to her in quick succession.

The old man lowered the paper, his gaze sharp and venomous. “So she’s finally come back. If it weren’t for that useless Richard letting her slip away all those years ago, Stint Corp would already be mine. Hehehe… At last, persistence truly pays off.”

Two years ago, when Richard had released her, the old man had launched a frantic search. But the girl had disappeared as if swallowed by the earth itself. For two long years, his plans had been stalled, but he had been willing to wait patiently.

Now, with a dark gleam in his eyes, Nicholas gave a cold command. “Find a way. Bring my guest back to me.”

Back at Skyreach Group, Lillian was immersed in her work, juggling the launch of a new pharmaceutical product, the establishment of the company’s jewelry division, and a host of other pressing matters. She toiled tirelessly, day and night, determined to prove herself.

Though her sudden reappearance stirred curiosity among the staff, no one dared to speculate openly. Such matters were reserved for the upper echelons of the company. The employees focused on their duties, keeping the company humming with its usual busy energy.