Rewrite Her Thrilling Life (Lillian and Sebastian) novel Chapter 36

Chapter 36: Another General Joins the Ranks

Ryan’s eyes flicked toward Lilian, who sat serenely behind her desk, radiating a calmness that belied her youth. Though she was still quite young, her composure and clarity of thought were far beyond what one would expect. That steady, unwavering gaze she held had a strange power—it made you forget how young she actually was, and before you knew it, you found yourself following her lead without hesitation or doubt.

“Alright, no problem,” Ryan said smoothly, leaning back slightly. “Once Karina gets back, I’ll make sure she keeps an eye on that. But what about the financial investment division—am I still in charge after the split?” he asked, his tone casual but probing.

“Absolutely,” Lilian replied with a certainty that left no room for argument. “You’re the expert in that area. Once your friend arrives and we hand over the entertainment division to him, you’ll be free to focus entirely on what you do best.”

Ryan gave a wry smile, a hint of helplessness in it. “Fine. Since I’ve basically sold my soul to you, I guess I’ll just follow orders from now on.” No sooner had he said this than his phone buzzed. Glancing at the screen, he answered quickly, “Ryan speaking.”

“Yeah, bring him straight up to the top floor—my office,” came the voice on the other end, then the call ended abruptly. Turning back to Lilian, Ryan said, “Wayne’s here. I told the secretary to bring him up.”

Lilian twirled a pen between her fingers, a small smile playing on her lips. “Good. Let’s get this over with so we can finally free you from your misery.”

A soft knock sounded at the door moments later.

“Come in,” Ryan called.

The door opened, and first came the secretary, followed by a man whose casual appearance contrasted with the sharpness of his features. He wore a plaid shirt with the sleeves rolled up and a pair of slacks. His long, thoughtful eyes, well-defined nose, and faint stubble gave him the quiet charm of an artist. There was a relaxed, creative energy about him that filled the room effortlessly.

Ryan rose to greet him. “It’s been a while, man.”

“Yeah, it’s been a long time,” Wayne replied, his voice a little husky, carrying a hint of nostalgia.

Lilian also stood, approaching with a polite smile. “Hello, Wayne. I’ve heard quite a bit about you.” She extended her right hand in greeting.

Wayne’s gaze shifted to Lilian, clearly taken aback by her presence. Then he looked back at Ryan, blinking in surprise. “This… this is…?”

Ryan chuckled at his stunned reaction. “Yep. That’s our company’s chairwoman, Lilian. I know—it’s a lot to take in. I was just as shocked the first time I met her.”

Wayne quickly regained his composure and smiled apologetically. “Sorry, that was rude. I was just really surprised.”

“No worries,” Lilian said calmly. “You’ll get used to it eventually.”

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