Chapter 376
Chapter 376 An Apology in Person
Lillian shrugged casually. “I’m a model student, planning to shine at Capital University. Don’t you go ruining my reputation p>
Paul chuckled. “Alright, you win. But the reason I called you here is to inform you of something. It’s about the opening ceremony. Each year a top student is chosen to speak, and though every province has its own SATS champion, your English competition speech impressed me. It had real depth. So this year, I want you to give the freshman address p>
Lillian pressed a hand to her forehead. Just as she suspected-this sly old fox never summoned her for good news.
Watching her animated expression, Paul added firmly, “And don’t think you can refuse. I’ve already informed the administration p>
Lillian gave him a helpless smile. “That’s not asking for my opinion. You’re just pushing me onto the stage. Saves me the trouble of even thinking up an excuse p>
Paul twirled the pen in his hand. “Exactly. You little fox-if I weren’t two steps ahead, I’d never manage you. I call this ‘planning for the long game p>
“Fine. A little fox meets an old fox. I surrender.” Lillian laughed in defeat.
Meanwhile, at Empire Group-
In the top-floor office, Sebastian sat behind his desk, his expression cold as ice. He regarded the three people in the lounge with a frigid stare. “Mr. Morten, such an honor. To what do I owe the pleasure p>
Mr. Morten shifted uneasily on the sofa. “That night was Triny’s mistake. I failed to discipline her properly, and she acted foolishly. So today I’ve brought her here to apologize in person p>
He knew better than anyone how ruthless this man could be. Some plans were too dangerous to let slip now.
Leon quickly added, “Yes, she acted out of love. It was a reckless impulse. Please, for the sake of her youth and ignorance, forgive her this once p>
Sebastian sneered. “Youth and ignorance? Tell me, in terms of age, isn’t Ms. Triny older than my fiancée? And as for ignorance-I’m not convinced p>
Triny sat to the side, eyes brimming with tears. She hadn’t wanted to come, but her feelings for him left her no choice. She couldn’t bear to lose her last shred of hope, “Sebastian, I was wrong. I lost my head. The moment I learned you had a fiancée, I was consumed by jealousy, driven mad. That’s why I did something so desperate. I just couldn’t stand to see you with another
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As Lillian drew closer, she saw the woman-hair disheveled, clutching a knife pressed against
her wrist.
Linda was speaking to her gently, trying to calm her. “Ms. Lisa, please put the knife down. Ms. Harrington really isn’t here right now. This won’t help anything p>
“I don’t believe you! She’s hiding from me, that bitch! It’s all her fault ME Corp froze me out. Because of her, my career is ruined. If I can’t see her today, I’ll die right here!” Lisa’s grip tightened, the blade digging deeper against her skin.
She had thought an apology would be enough to smooth things over. But instead, the company had canceled all her work, forcing her onto ‘vacation.’ She knew what that meant she was finished. After clawing her way into the industry, she couldn’t accept being cast aside so easily.
“Ms. Lisa, if you really want to die, then your aim is off. Move it two centimeters higher, and it’ll be instant p>
The crisp, cutting voice rose from the crowd.
Heads turned. A girl stood there in a plain white polo, black shorts, and sneakers, her hair tied back in a simple ponytail. No makeup, yet striking enough to make people stare.
Lillian.
Lisa froze, caught off guard.
Lillian smirked. “What’s wrong, Ms. Lisa? Weren’t you looking for me? Why so quiet now p>
She stepped forward, eyes sharp. “Just now you said I ruined your career. Tell me-how exactly did I do that p>
Lisa snapped out of her daze, glaring at the girl with hatred. “Isn’t it obvious? Because I offended you, Mr. Wynn pulled every job I had. My years of effort, gone in an instant. All because of you p>
Lillian tilted her head slightly, as if considering. Then she nodded. “You’re right-you did offend me. But if you think I destroyed your career, you’re overestimating me. No matter how capable I am, I don’t control Mr. Wynn’s decisions. You’re blaming the wrong person p>
“I don’t care!” Lisa’s voice was shrill, her reason gone. In her mind, it was Lillian’s fault she had been cast aside. “You’ll call Mr. Wynn right now. Tell him to restore all my work. If you don’t, I’ll die here, and Skyreach Group will carry the blame for murder p>
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