Rewrite Her Thrilling Life (Lillian and Sebastian) novel Chapter 647

**The Billionaire’s Last Obsession Series 647**
**Chapter 647: Surprise**

Renee’s gaze was laced with a hint of arrogance, a flicker of disdain dancing in her emerald eyes. “At least you’re showing some sense,” she remarked, her tone cool and dismissive. Her attention shifted to the container clutched tightly in the hand of a researcher nearby. “So, what’s the status of the research? Have you made any headway?”

Nicholas’s expression darkened, a storm brewing behind his usually composed demeanor. “There has been progress, yes,” he replied, his voice grave, “but I’m at a loss. There’s always some issue with this particular batch. I can’t determine if it’s a flaw in your neurotoxin or the poisonous insects I provided. It consistently fails at the final stage, right when we need the two to merge seamlessly.”

Renee’s reaction was swift, her voice flat and disbelieving. “Impossible. How could there be a flaw in the neurotoxin I supplied? You’d better double-check your end of things. I don’t have the luxury of time, so you must find a way to fuse them immediately. If my business suffers delays, neither of us will emerge unscathed.”

Nicholas’s voice took on a chilling edge, a mixture of frustration and charm. “Please, don’t be upset, beautiful. Wasn’t I the one who invited you here to help us unravel this? You’re the expert in this domain. For the sake of your plan, you have to assist me, don’t you?” With that, he extended the test report from the researcher towards her, a gesture both hopeful and desperate.

Renee took the report, flipping through the pages with a dismissive sneer. “I expected something challenging. Turns out you can’t even tackle this simple problem. Truly pathetic.” She paused, her eyes narrowing as she added, “Very well. I’ll take it back with me and examine it further. You’ll have my findings in a couple of days.” Without another word, she turned on her heel and strode out of the lab, leaving Nicholas to watch her departure, his eyes glinting with a sinister light, a mix of admiration and something darker brewing within.

**Ravenwood Manor.**

As Louis observed the master enter the room, hand in hand with Lilian, a heavy weight lifted from his heart like a fog dissipating under the sun’s warmth. “Miss, you must promise me never to frighten an old man like that again,” he implored, his voice tinged with relief. “You disappeared without a word, and he’s been in a state of despair ever since, drowning himself in work day and night. The entire manor has felt so dreary.”

Lilian’s cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she turned to Louis. “I’m truly sorry, Louis, for causing you such worry.”

Louis sighed, shaking his head. “It’s not just about me, dear. It’s about him. He hasn’t gotten much rest in the last ten days. He’s been consumed with concern for you.”

Upon reaching the study, Sebastian opened a cabinet with a flourish, retrieving a box that he presented to Lilian with a sense of anticipation. “Take a look at this.”

Curiosity piqued, Lilian opened the box, her brow furrowing in confusion. But as she peered inside, her eyes widened in shock. “How is this zither here?” she gasped, carefully lifting it out, her heart swelling with a mix of joy and nostalgia.

“Do you like it?” Sebastian asked, his voice low and sincere.

Tears of emotion welled in Lilian’s eyes as she nodded fervently. “I do. I love it dearly. But I distinctly remember burying this zither alongside Mom’s grave. How on earth did you manage to retrieve it?”

Sebastian’s gaze softened, his voice resonating with depth and sincerity. “This is a treasure your mother left for you. It would have been a tragedy to leave it buried. I believe this zither holds countless memories and sentiments for you. Even though her ashes may be gone, the memories it carries are worth cherishing for a lifetime.”