Rewrite Her Thrilling Life (Lillian and Sebastian) novel Chapter 123

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Chapter 123: Winter Break

The following morning, Lilian returned to school, her thoughts still swirling with the recent upheavals. News had spread like wildfire across Solara: Skyreach Group had officially completed the acquisition of Million Corp. The announcement sent shockwaves throughout the entire city, leaving everyone stunned and speculating about what this would mean for the future.

What added to the confusion was the revelation that Empire Group had directly transferred the shares it had acquired to the chairman of Skyreach Group. This unexpected move left many scratching their heads, trying to make sense of the sudden alliance. Rumors began to spread rapidly, fueled by whispers and half-truths.

One particularly startling piece of gossip was that the chairman of Skyreach Group was, in fact, a young woman. This news only intensified the buzz, stirring even more curiosity and speculation among the public. People debated endlessly, trying to piece together the truth.

Some insisted that Skyreach Group was merely a subsidiary under Empire Group’s vast umbrella, while others believed that the chairman possessed powerful connections that made such a takeover possible. There were even murmurs suggesting a close, perhaps personal, relationship between the Empire Group leader and the mysterious chairman. Theories piled up, but no one from either company stepped forward to clarify the situation, leaving the public to wonder and guess.

Meanwhile, far from the bustling city, in a secluded villa, Killian sat slouched on a worn-out couch, his face drawn and weary. The flickering television screen showed the breaking news, but Killian’s eyes burned with fury. Unable to contain his rage, he suddenly grabbed the ashtray from the table and flung it at the screen, shattering the glass with a loud crash.

Sharon, standing nearby, flinched instinctively, fear washing over her. Since Million Corp’s acquisition, Killian’s temper had become increasingly volatile, swinging wildly like a tempest. Even the smallest irritation could set him off, and she had learned to tread carefully around him. Now, she dared not approach him, praying silently that he wouldn’t notice her presence and unleash his anger upon her.

But her hopes were dashed when Killian abruptly grabbed a handful of her hair, his face contorted with rage. “This is all your fault, you bitch,” he spat venomously. “Because of you, I lost everything. Now everyone’s laughing at me. What, even you don’t want to be around me anymore?” With a savage motion, he struck her across the face.

A sharp, burning pain flared on Sharon’s cheek, and her ears rang from the blow. She shrank back into a corner, silent and trembling. The beatings had become more frequent lately, and she had long stopped begging for mercy—she knew it only made things worse.

Killian’s fury only deepened at the sight of her trembling form. After a moment’s heavy breath, he stormed out of the house, slamming the door behind him.

Once she was certain he had left, Sharon scrambled to her feet, heart pounding. She hurried to the bedroom, quickly gathering a few clothes and some precious belongings before fleeing into the cold night. She knew that if she stayed any longer, the violence would only escalate—perhaps even to a fatal end.

Back at school, Lilian remained completely unaware of the turmoil unfolding in that villa. Ever since the acquisition, she had arranged for someone to keep tabs on Killian and Sharon, ensuring she stayed informed about their situation.