Rewrite Her Thrilling Life (Lillian and Sebastian) novel Chapter 197

Chapter 197: Hans’ Ambition

Sebastian’s gaze fixed on the woman standing before him, his tone icy and unyielding. “And you are?” he asked, his voice sharp and direct.

Immediately, Hans’ expression stiffened, caught off guard by his bluntness. She had never anticipated such a cold dismissal from anyone—especially not here. As a top-tier celebrity, she was accustomed to being treated like royalty wherever she went, the center of every room’s attention.

In recent years, her star had risen brilliantly within the entertainment world, and she was constantly pursued by men of immense power and wealth. Flattery was a daily occurrence, and none had ever dared to treat her with such disregard. As Hans stood frozen, unsure how to respond, another woman approached, cutting through the tension.

“And who might this gentleman be?” the newcomer inquired, her voice smooth and curious. When her eyes landed on Sebastian, she froze for a moment, captivated by his striking features. A flicker of admiration shone in her gaze.

Sebastian immediately recognized that this was the very voice that had caused the young girl’s earlier reaction. The woman before him had long, silky hair cascading over her shoulders, a flawless oval face, and large, expressive eyes. She wore a delicate pink gown complemented by a dazzling array of diamond jewelry, the epitome of high society elegance.

Hans shifted uneasily. “This is Mr. Whitmore,” she said, trying to maintain composure.

With a graceful movement, the woman extended her right hand, her smile warm and inviting. “Hello, I’m Chloe, the eldest daughter of Sinclair Group.”

Sebastian glanced at her briefly but offered no response. Instead, he turned his attention toward Lillian, his voice low and gentle. “Do you want to keep looking?”

Only then did Chloe and Hans notice the young woman standing quietly behind him. Clad in a nude-colored gown, she carried herself with effortless poise. Though only her profile was visible, her presence was striking enough to silence the room.

Lillian returned a faint, serene smile and shook her head. “No, this one’s perfect.”

She never would have imagined encountering her dear “sister” in a place like this. Truly, fate had a way of intertwining the paths of rivals. What surprised her even more was discovering that Hans and Chloe were cousins.

“It’s you!” Hans exclaimed in disbelief. She could never forget this girl—the one who had humiliated her just outside the Skyreach Group’s doors and then been escorted away by its three giants as an honored guest. And now, here she was, standing beside Mr. Whitmore.

Hans felt a surge of pride at her own words. Not only had she managed to show kindness to the man, but she had also subtly implied that despite Lillian’s innocent appearance, she was restless and unpredictable.

“Is that so?” Lillian responded with a polite smile. “Then thank you, Miss Hans. I suppose to reach your current status in the industry, you must have witnessed many of those hidden truths yourself. Only then could you speak with such genuine concern.”

She applauded lightly, as if commending a noble heroine.

Hans’ face flushed, alternating between red and pale. Her eyes shimmered with tears as she turned to Sebastian. “Mr. Whitmore, don’t listen to her nonsense. Everything I have today, I earned through my own hard work, step by step.”

Then she faced Lillian, tears brimming like delicate blossoms in spring rain. “Young lady, you can eat whatever you like, but you can’t say whatever you want. Today, for Mr. Whitmore’s sake, I won’t hold this against you. But I hope in the future, you’ll think twice before speaking such hurtful words.”

Hans truly was a born actress. Lillian almost wanted to applaud her performance. In just a few sentences, Hans had painted herself as resilient, generous, and wronged, while casting Lillian as the malicious schemer.