Rewrite Her Thrilling Life (Lillian and Sebastian) novel Chapter 885

Lilian spoke thoughtfully. "It seems my intuition was right—if you don't pull weeds by the roots, they only grow back stronger. If we had completely dismantled the Cary estate back then, none of this would be happening now."

Eric spoke in a soothing tone. "Every major family deals with these internal and external threats. You shouldn't dwell on it too much. Even the Philips family, which looks peaceful on the surface, has its share of wolves and tigers waiting for a moment of weakness. One wrong move and everything could crumble. For now, Grandfather is still here to act as a deterrent, so they don't dare move. My biggest fear is that once his influence is gone, the Philips family will descend into chaos. Besides, after thinking over what Jermaine said last night, I agree that Sebastian has likely already gained control of the situation. He’s just waiting for the final trap to snap shut. Don't worry so much."

Lilian’s lips curled into a bitter smile. "Every time I was in danger, he did everything in his power to protect me. Now that he’s the one in trouble, he hides it all so perfectly just to keep me from being affected. As a fiancée, I feel like a bit of a failure. I noticed something was off when he left, but I didn't push him. If I had been more observant and insisted on coming to Murica with him, I could have helped him strategize. He wouldn't have to face that old fox all by himself."

Seeing the look on her face, Eric offered more comfort. "Don't overthink it. Even if you had insisted on coming, Sebastian would never have agreed to let you step into this danger. What you need to do now is stay sharp. Remember, Everly is still lurking, watching Sebastian like a hawk. Since you can't intervene on the front lines yet, you can certainly make sure the rear is secure."

At the mention of Everly’s name, Lilian’s eyes turned icy. "The lesson I taught her last time clearly wasn't severe enough if she’s back on her feet this quickly. To think she has the audacity to challenge me again. This time, I won't let her off easy. I’ll make sure she lives to regret ever crossing me."

Eric caught the chilling glint in Lilian’s eyes and felt a sudden shiver. He made a mental note: never provoke a woman, or the consequences would be dire.

Just then, several men in sharp business suits emerged from the Austine Financial Group building. Most were foreigners, moving with purpose.

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