Rewrite Her Thrilling Life (Lillian and Sebastian) novel Chapter 589

**The Billionaire’s Last Obsession Series 589**
**Chapter 589: The Soren Family’s Goal**

Janus squinted, a shadow of disbelief crossing his face. “You sold that land?” His voice held an edge, as if he were trying to grasp the full weight of her decision.

Lillian merely shrugged, a casual gesture that belied the storm beneath her calm exterior. “That’s correct. It’s just a piece of land, after all. I can’t consume it or quench my thirst with it, so why would I cling to it? Besides, Mr. Whitmore assured me that land was rightfully mine, which means the choice was entirely mine to make. Do I need to seek your approval first?” Her tone was laced with defiance, a challenge hanging in the air between them.

To her surprise, Janus’s icy demeanor melted away, replaced by a disarming smile that revealed a hint of amusement. “Ms. Harrington, I was merely jesting. It appears I’ve overstepped my bounds. Nonetheless, I must confess, the connection you share with Mr. Whitmore is quite remarkable—unbreakable, it seems.” His words dripped with a mix of admiration and envy, leaving Lillian momentarily taken aback.

Her eyes narrowed, suspicion rising within her. “That news earlier—it was you, wasn’t it?” she accused, her voice steady but laced with an undercurrent of tension.

Janus shrugged nonchalantly, a playful smirk dancing on his lips, neither confirming nor denying her accusation. “Entertaining, wasn’t it?” he replied, his tone light, as if they were discussing the weather rather than a serious breach of trust.

“What was your purpose?” Lillian pressed, her voice cold as ice, her heart racing as she awaited his response.

A soft chuckle escaped Janus, his laughter almost melodic. “To carve out an opportunity for myself, of course. A rare gem like Ms. Harrington doesn’t come around often. It’s a pity that my plans didn’t unfold as I’d hoped, but no matter. Since the land is no longer in your possession, I won’t trouble you any further. Until next time.” With that, he stood, his figure tall and imposing, and walked out of the room without a backward glance.

Lillian watched him leave, her mind a whirlwind of confusion and frustration. What had just transpired? She felt a mix of unease and curiosity swirling within her.

Just then, her phone buzzed, breaking the silence and her train of thought.

She answered quickly, recognizing Sebastian’s voice immediately. “Lillian, did Janus come to see you?” he inquired, his tone serious.

“Yes,” she replied, her voice steady despite the tumult of emotions. “He wanted to reclaim that land from me.”

Setting his brush down with deliberate care, Mr. Soren’s expression hardened. “It was the board’s decision. I may be aging, but Soren Corp requires a new heir—someone who possesses courage, strategy, and the means to lead. Both Janus and Rowan have their merits, but as the saying goes, one mountain cannot hold two tigers. Hence, whoever can reclaim that land will ascend as the next successor.”

“But Skyreach Group has already commenced development on it. They won’t simply relinquish it,” the man countered, concern evident in his voice.

Mr. Soren sneered, a glint of determination in his eyes. “Then let’s see what they’re truly capable of. Results are all that matter to me.” Initially, he hadn’t regarded that parcel of land with much significance. However, over the past year, Kingston’s development had shifted southward, and that land had transformed into a pivotal location. The realization had ignited a fire within him, and thus the idea was born.

As Saturday dawned, Lillian made her way to the company, determination fueling her steps.

No sooner had she entered her office than Karina breezed in, her smile bright and infectious. “What brings you here today?” she asked, her tone light, as if they were merely discussing the weather rather than the tumultuous events unfolding around them.