Rewrite Her Thrilling Life (Lillian and Sebastian) novel Chapter 266

Chapter 266: Triny’s Thoughts

Empire Group, Chairman’s Office.

Sebastian sat poised behind his imposing desk, his tall figure clad in a flawlessly tailored suit that accentuated his commanding presence. His sharply defined features remained composed and inscrutable as his intense, penetrating eyes fixed on the glowing data displayed on his monitor. His long, slender fingers moved swiftly and expertly over the keyboard, executing commands with practiced ease.

The quiet hum of the office was abruptly interrupted by a sudden, crisp knock at the door.

“Come in,” Sebastian said smoothly, his voice calm and measured.

The door swung open, and Foster entered briskly, his footsteps purposeful.

“Mr. Whitmore, Ms. Ariana is here to see you,” Foster announced respectfully.

Sebastian’s fingers froze mid-motion above the keys. Raising his gaze, he narrowed his eyes at Foster, a faint crease forming between his brows. His tone cooled noticeably. “Did she mention the purpose of her visit?”

“No, sir,” Foster replied.

“Let her in,” Sebastian said evenly, already turning his attention back to the screen before Foster left.

Moments later, the door opened once more. The sharp, rhythmic click of high heels echoed against the polished marble floor, accompanied by a strong wave of floral perfume that caused Sebastian’s brow to furrow slightly in mild irritation.

“Sebastian,” Ariana greeted lightly, her voice carrying a teasing lilt. “You’re back in town. Why didn’t you stop by home first?”

He lifted his eyes to see two women stepping inside, both dressed in elegant, tasteful dresses that suited the refined atmosphere of the office.

“I’ve been busy,” Sebastian replied flatly, his voice cool and detached. “I’ll come by when I have time. Ariana, what brings you here?”

Ariana gently pulled Triny along toward the seating area, her face bright with a warm smile. “We heard you were back, so Triny and I thought we’d drop by and say hello. It’s been quite a while.”

Sebastian’s brow lifted slightly in acknowledgment, though his tone remained distant and unfazed. “You’ve said hello. Now, if you don’t mind, I have work to attend to and can’t be distracted.”

Ariana chuckled softly, unfazed by his frosty demeanor. “That’s fine. You focus on your work; we’ll wait. When you’re done, let’s have dinner together.”

She knew her cousin well enough to understand that his icy exterior was rarely penetrated. Without a thick skin, most would have been reduced to tears long ago.

In truth, Ariana hadn’t intended to visit today; it had been Triny’s idea. Initially reluctant, Ariana agreed only because she understood how much Triny admired her cousin. Besides, she didn’t dislike Triny.

As Lillian entered, the receptionist immediately looked up and approached. “Hello, may I ask who you’re here to see?”

With a polite smile, Lillian answered confidently, “I’m here to see Ryan,” and walked straight toward the CEO’s private elevator. She placed her finger on the scanner, which beeped promptly, and the doors slid open smoothly.

A ripple of gasps and whispers spread through the lobby.

“Who was that just now? Do you know her?” someone asked.

“No, I’ve never seen her before,” another replied.

A group of impeccably dressed women quickly gathered near the front desk, their curiosity piqued.

“Linda, who was she?” one of them demanded.

“Yeah, why was she allowed to use the CEO’s private elevator?” another added.

Linda blinked, clearly puzzled, her eyes still fixed on the closing elevator doors. “I have no idea. She just said she was here to see Mr. Ryan.”