Rewrite Her Thrilling Life (Lillian and Sebastian) novel Chapter 1150

Murphy managed a tight smile. "You misunderstand us. We simply want to confirm whether the chairman is safe and well."

"Is that so?" Derrick turned his teacup slowly, studying it with a critical eye. "And yet, the headlines show you have already taken it upon yourselves to issue a formal public statement under the company's name. Am I to assume this announcement had nothing to do with you gentlemen? If that is the case, we will need to launch a thorough investigation. After all, using the conglomerate's name to push out that kind of notice is a serious matter."

His words caused the expressions of everyone in the room to turn incredibly sour. Denying it was impossible, but admitting to it was a trap. One after another, the directors shifted their glances toward Murphy - after all, they were completely following his lead.

Taking in their expressions, Uriel said in a slow, calculated tone, "Exactly. I cannot begin to imagine what kind of complete idiot would put out a statement like that without checking their station first. Sebastian is still the chairman of Empire Group, yet someone actually had the audacity to usurp his authority. It really goes back to what Louis said about second-rate placeholders trying to act like they run the place the moment the real leadership steps away. So, Murphy, once you are back at the headquarters, you will have to help us look into this and find out exactly who is behind it. They must have an absolute death wish."

By now, Murphy's face was flushed crimson with suppressed rage, his breathing shallow as he struggled to maintain his composure. After a long, tense silence, he took a deep, heavy breath and said, "I was the one who proposed issuing the statement under the company's name, and it was officially approved after a vote among the directors present. Sebastian has been off the grid for days, leaving the company in absolute turmoil. To stabilize investor confidence, we were forced to take alternative measures. Furthermore, as the second-largest shareholder in the corporation, I believe I am well within my rights to make that call."

Uriel feigned a look of mild surprise before breaking into a radiant smile. "Well, look at that. Why didn't you just say so from the beginning? If you had been direct, we could have avoided this whole misunderstanding, couldn't we? Here I was thinking some overambitious corporate hack was making a scene, but it turns out it was your idea all along, Murphy. In that case, it is completely understandable. As the second-largest shareholder, you certainly have the leverage to get involved. Still, it would be best to give us a heads-up in the future. Even if Sebastian is temporarily away, his father and I are still right here, wouldn't you agree?"

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