Rewrite Her Thrilling Life (Lillian and Sebastian) novel Chapter 579

**Chapter 579: Sebastian’s Scandal**

Foster stood to the side, his demeanor cautious as he delivered the news. “There’s quite a throng of reporters gathered downstairs, all eagerly awaiting your response. This story has spread like wildfire, and the public is scrutinizing every detail. Shouldn’t we consider issuing a clarification? After all, this could tarnish your reputation and have serious repercussions for the company as well. And if you choose to remain silent, won’t Ms. Harrington misinterpret your intentions?”

A chilling smile flickered across Sebastian’s lips, a stark contrast to the gravity of the situation. “Ah, but Janus has provided me with such a delightful gift. It would be a shame not to engage with it, wouldn’t it?” He couldn’t shake the feeling that Laney was merely a pawn in a game far beyond her control.

Foster, sensing the gravity of the moment, pressed on, “What course of action should we take next?”

Sebastian’s gaze hardened, a glint of cold determination shining in his eyes. “First, ascertain which media outlet broke this story. Then, let’s extend our ‘regards’ to them. If they had the audacity to publish such slander, they should be prepared to face the repercussions of their actions.”

“Understood,” Foster replied, his tone betraying a hint of anxiety as he nodded.

At that moment, a sharp knock echoed through the office door, breaking the tense atmosphere.

The secretary entered, her expression a mix of urgency and professionalism. “Chairman, several directors are requesting to see you.”

Sebastian, maintaining his calm composure, replied, “Since they’re already here, let them in.”

A few moments later, a group of directors filed into the room. Upon seeing Sebastian lounging in the rest area, seemingly unfazed by the chaos outside, their irritation simmered just beneath the surface.

“Chairman, you’ve seen the reports, haven’t you? If we don’t respond promptly, the company’s stock could take a serious hit,” one of them said, his voice rising slightly in concern.

Sebastian’s tone remained steady and unhurried. “If a trivial matter like this can plunge Empire Group into crisis, then it only serves to highlight my incompetence. However, if your primary concern is the value of your shares, you’re welcome to sell. I can have Foster draft the necessary contracts without delay.”

Outside the building, reporters continued to swarm like bees around a hive, their cameras ready to capture every moment. Not far away, in a parked car, Laney sat anxiously, her gaze fixed on the entrance. Ever since the news broke, she had abandoned her classes, spending the entire morning here, hoping against hope that Sebastian would emerge and publicly acknowledge her and the child they shared. But as the noon hour approached, her heart sank—he had yet to make an appearance.

Beside her, Janus poured wine with a practiced ease, his demeanor calm and collected. “Patience, Laney. You can’t rush a good dish. To ensnare a man like Sebastian, you’ll need more than mere desperation.”

“Everything is unfolding just as we orchestrated it. All you need to do now is wait. If you can compel him to acknowledge you in front of everyone, you’ll already be halfway to achieving your goal,” he continued, his voice smooth and persuasive.

“And what about the other half?” Laney inquired, her tone direct, a hint of determination surfacing in her voice.

Janus swirled his glass, a mocking smile playing on his lips. “That, my dear, depends entirely on you. If you can successfully push his little fiancée out of his heart, then he will belong to you, and you alone.”

The air in the car thickened with unspoken tension, the stakes rising with every passing moment.