Chapter 364
Chapter 364 Schemes 3
The sudden clash in the middle of the hall drew every gaze. Evan and Mr. Morten rushed forward.
“What’s going on here?” Evan demanded.
Ariana clutched at the moment like a lifeline, bursting into tears. “Grandfather, save me! This woman-she’s trying to kill me p>
Mr. Morten’s voice cracked like a whip. “Ms. Harrington, what is the meaning of this? Do you intend to disrupt my family’s banquet p>
Even Evan, usually composed, looked shaken. “Lillian, whatever this is, speak it plainly. Let Ariana go
first p>
But Lillian didn’t so much as flinch. Her gaze was ice, her words flat and merciless. “You won’t talk? Fine. Then don’t blame me for what happens next p>
With a sharp twist, she flung Ariana forward. The young woman crashed to the polished floor in the very center of the hall.
Gasps rippled through the guests. The girl who had seemed so gentle moments ago now looked like something altogether different-unyielding, dangerous.
Mr. Morten’s fury boiled over. “Insolent! You think being Sebastian’s fiancée gives you the right to behave like a tyrant in the Lindt home? You will not leave this house until you explain yourself p>
“Leave?” Lillian laughed, the sound sharp as glass. “If it’s an explanation you want, I’ll give you
one p>
She pulled out her phone, dialed, and spoke in a voice loud enough for the room to hear. “Foster. Bring every man you have. Surround the Lindt estate. And bring hammers.” She ended the call without waiting for a reply.
The hall fell into stunned silence.
“You-you dare!” Mr. Morten’s face was red with rage.
Lillian’s tone was almost bored. “Didn’t anyone warn you about me? I’m the sort who plucks hair from a tiger’s head. And once I’ve done it, I never stop halfway. So yes, tonight-I’ll turn your sky upside down p>
Evan said nothing. He studied her quietly, his expression unreadable. But in his eyes was the recognition that this wasn’t reckless madness. Something had been done to push this girl past
1/2
her limit.
Lillian strode toward Ariana, looming over her trembling figure. Her voice was low and sharp. “One last chance. Tell me where he is. Miss it, and you’ll never get another p>
Ariana shook her head wildly, tears spilling. “I don’t know! I don’t know what you’re talking about p>
Lillian’s laugh was cold. “I gave you the chance. You threw it away p>
The doors swung open. Foster entered with a squad of black-clad men at his back. He stopped in front of Lillian, bowing slightly. “Ms. Harrington. We’ve arrived p>
Her eyes flicked toward the men. “Tear this place apart. Every floor, every room, every inch. Find Sebastian. If you don’t-dig until there’s nothing left standing p>
“You wouldn’t dare,” came the sharp click of heels. Renee appeared, her face drawn tight with fury.
“Lillian, don’t overstep. This is the Lindt estate-you cannot run wild here p>
Lillian’s lips curved in a cold smile. “Then you don’t know me at all p>
She seized a hammer from one of the men, hefted it easily, and swung. A priceless porcelain vase shattered into a thousand pieces. With her free hand, she shoved a table laden with a towering wine display-the crystal pyramid collapsed in a crashing flood of red.
The hall plunged into chaos, shards glittering across the floor.
Renee’s face blanched, then darkened to iron. “You-you’re committing a crime p>
“Yes,” Lillian said simply, her eyes bright with defiance. “On purpose. If you want to call the police, go ahead. I’ll be waiting p>
Then, turning to Foster, she issued her final command. “Start. From the top floor to the basement. Leave nothing untouched. If you can’t find him-tear this place down to its foundations p>
“Understood.” Foster’s men surged up the grand staircase.
The sound of breaking glass, splintering wood, and crashing chandeliers echoed through the estate like a storm rolling in.
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