Rewrite Her Thrilling Life (Lillian and Sebastian) novel Chapter 847

Lillian’s brow furrowed. "But doesn't that seem incredibly unfair to Eric? He’s spent his entire life working toward that goal. Besides, I intend to stay in Dracovia long-term, and the Philips family’s base of operations is in Murica, isn't it?"

Merrick patted her shoulder and gave a reassuring smile. "Don't you worry about Eric; he knows exactly where he stands. As for the company’s headquarters—if you wish it, the heart of the Philips Group could just as easily beat in Dracovia, couldn't it?"

Seeing that Merrick was unshakeable, Lillian went quiet for a moment of reflection. "Grandfather," she said eventually, "there is something I need to tell you."

She decided it was best to come clean about her connection to Skyreach Group. If she was going to go public soon, she wanted him to be prepared.

Noticing her sudden gravity, Merrick’s expression clouded with concern. "What is it? You’re making me nervous."

"It's about Skyreach Group," Lillian said, her voice steady. "I am actually the Chairman of the board. I’m sorry for keeping it from you for so long, but now that you want me to head the Philips Group, I’m worried it might cause complications. Our industries overlap in several areas. I don't want to put you in a difficult position or have people claiming I’m using Philips resources to bolster Skyreach."

Merrick stared at her for a beat, then let out a boisterous laugh. "All that build-up for this? You had me worried something was actually wrong! To be honest, I’d already suspected as much. But the fact that you’ve chosen to tell me yourself proves you truly see me as family, and that makes me very happy. As for your concerns—forget them. The Philips Group is a family business; we aren't bound by the same red tape as other corporations. If you could build Skyreach into what it is today, then I have total faith that the Philips Group will only reach new heights under your leadership."

Lillian looked at him in shock. "You... you already knew?"

"I wouldn't say I knew for certain, but I had my suspicions," Merrick said, his eyes twinkling. "It’s common knowledge that the Chairman of Skyreach goes by the name Harrington—not exactly a common name. Combined with the way that young man Ryan defers to you, it wasn't hard to connect the dots. Most people only miss the truth because they are blinded by your age; they dismiss the possibility before they even consider the evidence."

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