Rewrite Her Thrilling Life (Lillian and Sebastian) novel Chapter 435

**TITLE: The Billionaire’s Last Obsession series 435**
**CONTENT: Chapter 435 Merrick’s Concerns**

As Xavier stepped out of the study, Merrick found himself rooted to his chair, the sheet of paper crumpled slightly in his grip. His gaze fixated on the words printed there, each line a revelation that he read and reread with an intensity that bordered on obsession. Finally, he whispered to himself, “Ryan… Catherine has been found. She’s finally been found.” The weight of the words settled on him, a mix of relief and dread swirling in his chest.

In that moment, an urgent thought pierced through the haze of his emotions. He quickly grabbed his phone, his fingers trembling slightly as he dialed a number he knew by heart.

Unbeknownst to Merrick, just outside the study door, a figure brushed past, oblivious to the storm brewing within the room.

Meanwhile, at the Empire Group headquarters, high above the bustling city, Sebastian was immersed in a sea of documents sprawled across his desk. The rhythmic tapping of his pen was interrupted by the shrill ring of his phone. Glancing at the caller ID, he answered without hesitation, recognizing the urgency in Merrick’s voice that crackled through the line. “Sebastian, the results are in—she really is my granddaughter.”

Sebastian felt a sense of inevitability wash over him. Given Lillian’s undeniable talent and her mother’s prowess in the medical field, combined with the photograph Merrick had shared, the pieces of this intricate puzzle had long been aligned in a way that left little room for doubt.

“As expected,” he replied, his tone measured and calm. “Do you need me to take any specific actions?”

Merrick hesitated, the gravity of the situation weighing heavily on him. “I need you to ensure Lillian’s safety. Word is already spreading in Murica; I want to avoid causing a stir too soon. With Lillian’s striking resemblance, I fear she’s already caught their eye. You must protect her at all costs. Catherine is gone—I won’t let her daughter suffer the same fate.”

Sebastian twirled a pen between his fingers, his dark eyes narrowing with a steely resolve. “Rest assured. You don’t have to ask me twice; I will safeguard her. After all, she is my fiancée. If you’re unable to look into the Murica situation, I’ll mobilize my own resources.”

“Don’t worry,” Merrick reassured him. “I have a solid lead on who’s behind this, and I won’t allow them to succeed again.”

After they ended the call, Sebastian’s brow knitted in thought. He pressed the intercom button, his voice low and commanding. “Foster, come in.”

A moment later, the door swung open, and Foster entered, his demeanor professional and alert.

Merrick’s brow furrowed in surprise. “How did you come to find out?”

It was rare for him to speak of Catherine following her mysterious disappearance, and he couldn’t fathom how Eric had pieced it all together.

Eric shifted uncomfortably, his gaze dropping momentarily. “Once, in your study, I stumbled upon an old photograph of you and Grandma holding a little girl. On the back, it read, ‘My beloved daughter, Catherine.’ Later, I learned about Aunt Catherine’s disappearance. When I met Lillian for the first time two years ago in Solara, her face was eerily similar to Aunt Catherine’s, and it also resembled the younger photos of Grandma. I couldn’t shake the suspicion. I even tried to investigate back then, but when she vanished, I had to stop.”

Merrick didn’t reprimand him; instead, he sighed deeply, a mixture of pride and sorrow in his heart. “You’re right. She is indeed your cousin.”

“In that case, why didn’t you tell us?” Eric pressed, a hint of frustration creeping into his voice.